Monthly Archives: April 2024

Cutting the vamp tongue

Posted on April 9, 2024 by customboots

Holding the template to cut the tongue reminded me of working for Jay Griffith, my first mentor. We cut boot tongues with a cutting die and a clicker. The clicking machine has a large flat beam that snaps down and … Continue reading →

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Traveling shoes

Posted on April 1, 2024 by customboots

I’m going to share this photo of a pair of boots I made for my son and then I’ll be out of my shop for the rest of the week. A family friend in West Virginia has died and I … Continue reading →

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