u/ThePersonInSchool

Marking upper before welting

Hi all,

I've made 3 pairs so far and each pair has the same issue with the welt. Althought you can't see the inseaming thread, I can't seem to get the welt to lay straight when welting. I saw people have draw lines on the upper, but how much is the distance away from the inside of your holdfast do you draw that line?

Lastly, how many of y'all switched away from the C.S. Osborn curved awl (#31)? I am starting to realize it is not great to work with. planning on getting the george barnsley one soon.

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u/ThePersonInSchool — 5 days ago

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Some welting questions

I’m trying to welt with thread that I made with thread and shoemakers wax( both from starko tools). The needles I am using keep on snapping ( I am using https://www.rmleathersupply.com/products/copy-of-john-james-curved-needles-5-pack in large).

what needles do yall use (and what size) and from where?
the “knot” where the thread is locked with the eye of the needle isn’t too easy to pull through

the holdfast and upper/lining holes)

Could it be how I am making the waxed thread? Or maybe the awl isn’t making a big enough hole? I am using beeswax to as a lubricant.

u/ThePersonInSchool — 8 days ago