Category Archives: boot maker

Morning discussion

Posted on November 14, 2016 by customboots

My favorite sort of argument with a client: Client: You forgot to bill me for this. Me: No, I did bill you for it, and you’ve paid in full. It’s nice because it shows how honest and thoughtful they are, … Continue reading →

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Austria

Posted on November 11, 2016 by customboots

These boots are on the trees. I still have to do the final polish but they’re basically finished.

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Blue suede shoes

Posted on November 4, 2016 by customboots

Today I’m wearing my blue alligator and suede shoes that Paige made for me. I hope no one steps on them. 

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Beauty

Posted on November 3, 2016 by customboots

I’m in Oregon for the Pendleton Leather Show. I visited another boot maker; he had a beautiful curved needle for sale; and assuming I can get it into the truck, I’m bringing it home with me!

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I make beautiful things

Posted on October 28, 2016 by customboots

Something in this photo is amazing and wonderful. Can you spot it?

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New Chair

Posted on October 28, 2016 by customboots

Paige’s boyfriend Shane has been doing upholstery for several years. Like her, he became interested in leather work early and is already quite accomplished. I purchased this comfortable old chair second-hand, but the vinyl upholstery was ripped. Shane recovered the … Continue reading →

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Soles

Posted on October 25, 2016 by customboots

Yesterday I laid the soles on these boots, stitched them, and pegged them. I should have focused better on the stitching because it’s fantastic! (I’m not quite good enough on a curved needle to be over bragging about it when … Continue reading →

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Playing possum

Posted on October 24, 2016 by customboots

This little guy was playing possum right in the middle of the alley behind my shop. I thought that was rather unwise of him, so Dale shoved him over into the grass with a board. You don’t want to get … Continue reading →

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on October 24, 2016 by customboots

Here’s a link to my YouTube video for October. “It’s a Boot Life”

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Work, then play

Posted on October 21, 2016 by customboots

I came into the shop bright and early this morning, and had a pair of boots inseamed by 10am. My reward is a massage this afternoon.

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