Skiving

Posted on January 5, 2022 by customboots

“Skiving” is thinning the leather along the edge so there are no bumps or ridges where the pieces join. “Skiving” also means goofing off in England, but yesterday I did the first kind of skiving, not the second one. Although honestly, I love skiving leather enough that it feels like playing.

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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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