Boot making class

“How to Make Cowboy Boots” class in Lisa’s studio

I’ve been announcing that I have no more boot making classes for the rest of 2015, but I’ve had one spot open up. The dates are July 27-August 7. The class is $3750 but this link will only allow you to pay the deposit of $1875. The final payment is due upon arrival for the class.

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Paige’s new work bench

I have an extra work bench in my shop, and Paige’s business is going really well, so I cleared off the extra bench and told Paige it could be hers. She’s super excited and has promised to keep it neat (ish).

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It’s a Boot Life

Here’s a link to my YouTube video for the month of April.

It’s a Boot Life

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Wing and counter tips

I’ve made a small start on this pair of boots too. They have a turquoise foot with chocolate wing and counter tips. I have the wing and counter tips done but there’s a lot more work to go.

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Much pride

Completed design and fitted last–proof I actually got some work done today.

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A day in the life…

Paige saw me working and thought it would make a good photo.

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Then, since she had the camera, this happened.

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Fitting lasts

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

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.

Double Handled Knife

Double handled knife

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Footwear Symposium

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 the next 2 weeks (who already signed up – you are in the hat already, no worries). So, hopefully it will generate some actions – now it worth to act NOW.

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Machinery for sale

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

Curved needle 100_2360 Clicker Finisher Finisher and other curved needle

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