Boot making as therapy

Posted on May 29, 2020 by customboots
Today I practiced a little bit of the Self Employed Person’s Physical Therapy (suck it up and do it anyway). I tore up several things in my left arm a few months ago and this stitch requires spreading the arms wide, which isn’t easy for me right now. By the time I finished I had a little more range of motion!
Typically an average man’s pair of boots takes me about 45 minutes per boot to stitch. The first boot of this pair fought me every step of the way and took a good hour and a half. The second boot was a little lamb and was finished in 35 minutes. Maybe my arm was better or maybe that’s just life.
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About customboots

I'm a custom cowboy boot maker. I own a business, Sorrell Custom Boots, and I create bespoke cowboy boots using vintage machinery and hand tools. I also own www.sorrellnotionsandfindings.com, a company that specializes in tools, supplies, and leather for the boot and shoe making trade.
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