Easy Shoemaking Part 6 Sole and Heel

I am attaching the soles and heels in this video on these easy to make tools. I have made this series so that anyone can have a go at shoemaking with minimal tools.
I am using some very heavy duty sole leather which is very hard, temper 6 out of 6, from Buy Leather Online in Italy. You could use sole units from Leather and Grindery in the UK.

[@kimainsworth-bowes593]

When I have my sole material glued in place, I use a belt sander (or an edge sander) for removing the excess. It makes that task so much easier and gives you a nice even finished edge.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks very much Kim.

[@moonolyth]

I'm Mexican, Id just replace my front worn out tier and design my own sole from that and probably remove some Naugahyde from the back of my couch while the wife is not looking. Man the shoes look so good! It makes me want to try I love the way you broke the old clogs down for us. Kudos to you You are always so pleasant to watch, I do a lot of projects on metal wood plastics but very little leather. Nice to have these insights even before touching leather. I cant wait to watch the rest.

[@harryrogers]

Haha that's great..thanks very much for your comments, I really appreciate it.

[@irkone]

great videos! Thank you so much for sharing

[@chrisholt2474]

Another brilliant episode, the shoes are looking excellent. I hope they are a comfortable fit for you. I look forward to the next film. A great job, regards, Chris.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks very much Chris

[@jdhtyler]

The original Crepe rubber is meant to be good cleaning powered sanding grit. removes clogged partials.

[@charliekingpine3893]

Hi Harry shoes looking good but not easy, it would be good to have some feed back on how you get on walking about and do they wear well in a few months. I do like the look of these ones I must admit

[@charlesvinke6331]

This is super Harry.

[@mohmad2822]

0:37 What is the name of this lower unit that looks like a car tire? (plastic)

[@LaraLara-qw6vx]

🏆🏆👑👑👍💐

[@kennedy67951]

Man go down to your Hardware Store and by a Thick Rubber Mat, you know the One's used to Cushion Long Standing by Machinery. Here in the USA We have TSC or Tractor Supply Center. They Sell a Rubber Mat that's 1 Thick, 3 Foot Wide. And UP TO 6 FOOT LONG. You then just lay your Shoe down and mark from Toe to Heal and "Wala" Shoe Sole. Maybe this will help you. Thanks for the up load. PS Try Braking a piece of Sheet Glass and use that to Scrape instead of the Iron Rasp. You'll get better Results Mate. You need a Cobbler Shoe Stand bad. This way you could Mount your Shoe on it and then use the Hammer and Pound down for Glue Attachment. Check out Bedo's Leatherworks on KZbin. See how He Works on Shoe's.

[@harryrogers]

Thanks and yes Bedos Leather works is extremely good to watch.

[@americansewingmachineresto1545]

Another great video Harry. Thanks.

[@whu58]

Those shoes look really well made,.........will you put your embossed stamp on the midsole and perhaps add a coating?

[@harryrogers]

I have popped it underneath in the instep...it may have been better to put inside!

[@jimathey6153]

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, Hi Harry, when U finish this pair U will B a REAL CORDWAINER, I myself prefer, Bees Wax 2 the wax U R using, please remember UR 91/2 R inside measurements, when I purchased my outsoles I bought size 12s that I cut down, but I did have 2 purchase some size 16s 4 a special client, I didn't have 2 cut them down he had a 14,1/2 foot, my moccasins have 3 soles, insole, outsole, and street sole, everything is sewn except street sole which I glue on so a cobbler can glue on when worn out, sorry 4 looooong winded, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@harryrogers]

Hello Jim...yes I am leaning to beeswax next time...more translucent and less plastic looking...thanks for that advice. Also thank you for mentioning about gettingoutsoles a couple of sizes up...very good advice..thank you. Snowing here!

[@tropifiori]

Here in the states where we are amidst a rough patch, it is oddly reassuring to see a proper English gent working away at a fascinating project. Thanks Harry!

[@harryrogers]

Yes I do understand Frank....turbulent times.

[@ridgerunner66]

Looking really good and durable. Very interesting to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@Chocolat_237]

Hello Mr Harry please you use what type of yarn to sew the leather and sole? I can have purchase references? because I want to reproduce your creation

[@harryrogers]

Hi You need some strong thread...like 1mm plus ...I already had some but there should be similar on Ebay.

[@Chocolat_237]

@@harryrogers ok thanks but cotton or nilon or wool yarn?

[@harryrogers]

@@Chocolat_237 Something strong ...so flax, hemp were traditional...bonded nylon will do it.

[@Chocolat_237]

@@harryrogers thank you for your constructive answers this helps me a lot and I would like, show you the result at the end to be criticized in order to amelorize me if you will

[@RHBootmakers]

Nice work Harry! Just a suggestion usually the back height of the upper will be around 2.5 inches or 2 3/4 some where around there. Nice work though the upper work looks nice

[@harryrogers]

Thanks very much

[@saadullah-gehinskiy]

Good job Harry. God bless you.

[@stephenrobb8759]

Excellence !

[@eibes]

Fascinating.

[@mauriceescorza7786]

Muchas gracias maestro , excelente tecnica ,ha sido de gran ayuda para la confeccion de mis zapatos , saludos desde Francia , merci

[@harryrogers]

Muy bien Gracias Maurice.

[@svinsvein]

I got my last from Spring Line today, a rather quick delivery. The last looks a bit flat after the toe area (instep?) so hurry and let me know how your boots feel on the foot :)

[@harryrogers]

They fit very well...quite long in the toe area, but I think that's because they are more formal style lasts. I have just ordered their military boot lasts!

[@ooslum]

Thought of using a router with a trimming bit Harry?

[@harryrogers]

Hi Alan I think it would leave a ragged edge, a laminate trimmer did when I tried it on another project...the knife is good for a smooth edge.

[@Coppae]

Brilliant work!

[@harryrogers]

Thanks very much