The Wholecuts
The Blake Stitch (Bologna Construction) Slip-Ons
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I finished both the Slip-Ons and the Wholecuts over the weekend.
I’ll post some photos tomorrow.
The Slip-Ons now have their final heel layers in place.
Rasping to angle the heel build-ups slightly…
Using lighter weight nails without threads to attach the heel build-ups…
Attaching the final heel layers.
Here are the lasts for an upcoming pair which I’ve started to modify to fit the customer’s feet better.
I would be lying if I didn’t say that taking a hacksaw to a brand new last didn’t freak me out a little bit!
A little length taken off the right last…
A Profile Gauge to make sure the curve of the heel is the same…
Some work with a Shoemaker’s Rasp (a.k.a. a Four-in-Hand Rasp)…
And a little smoothing with some sandpaper…
These are ready to make a test pair on.
I keep forgetting to bring my camera to the workshop, but here’s where I’m at on the Wholecuts.
I’m using threaded heel nails to attach the heel build-ups. For nails an inch or more in length, I could have used threaded panel nails found at most hardware stores. I needed something shorter in length, so I had to make a trip to MacPherson.
Nails in action…
Attached the first heel layer on the Blake Stitch Slip-Ons.
