Category Archives: boot maker

Fitting lasts

Posted on April 6, 2015 by customboots

I worked on fitting lasts all day today. It’s not the most glamorous part of my job, but it is the part that makes all the pretty, artistic bits possible.

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Double Handled Knife

Posted on April 4, 2015 by customboots

I use a double handled knife to trim the heel breast on my cowboy boots and I’m frequently asked where they can be purchased. I’ve finally tracked down a source for them and they’re now available through my web site. … Continue reading →

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Footwear Symposium

Posted on March 31, 2015 by customboots

Here’s another good reason to sign up for the Footwear Symposium in Oregon in June! This handsome toolkit – worth a handsome amount, around 600 USD… We will raffle these tools amongst those who sign up for the course in … Continue reading →

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Machinery for sale

Posted on March 30, 2015 by customboots

A friend of mine in Iowa has some machines for sale. Give him a call or send an email if you see something you want. 641-414-1894 ajbinning@gmail.com

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Eagle boot tops

Posted on March 27, 2015 by customboots

I have one eagle boot top put together. I think I’m going to like them!

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Building boots again

Posted on March 25, 2015 by customboots

After a few weeks of students and taking care of the supply business, I am officially back at work building boots.

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March newsletter

Posted on March 23, 2015 by customboots

Here’s a LINK to my newsletter for March. To subscribe, send an email to customboots@aol.com with “Subscribe” in the subject line.

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Upcoming inlay/overlay class in Oregon

Posted on March 23, 2015 by customboots

I will be teaching a two day leather inlay/overlay class in Ashland, Oregon. This will follow the Footwear Symposium weekend hosted by Bill and Julie Shanor. Please click on the link below to learn more about the class and reserve … Continue reading →

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Completed class

Posted on March 20, 2015 by customboots

I’ve had two students in my shop for the past two weeks, and they left today with the boots they built. It was a very enjoyable class and my shop will seem extra quiet for a few days until I … Continue reading →

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Kangaroo Leather!

Posted on March 17, 2015 by customboots

I’m very happy to announce that I’m now a dealer for Packer Leather out of Australia. I will focus on carrying a wide range of colors in kangaroo. I have six colors now and plan to add more colors in … Continue reading →

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