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Shifter Boots

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by duke54, May 23, 2005.

  1. duke54

    duke54 Member

    Is there any body out there that works with leather or some thing close like pvc cloth,i would like to have made to shift boots for my 5 single stick and twin :rofl:
     
    duke54, May 23, 2005
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  2. michigan_pinstripes

    michigan_pinstripes I'm not lost, I'm wandering

    I was thinking the same thing recently. Go to a fabric store for some leather or nauga-beast to sew up a nice looking soft boot.
     
    michigan_pinstripes, May 23, 2005
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  3. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    I hear Patrick is handy with a needle and thread....;)
     
    Boyink, May 23, 2005
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  4. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    I like Dukes idea, if someone here works with leather I see a small business venture. I'd be willing to buy one for both shifters, but I'm not making my own, I just don't feel like sticking a needle in my finger that much. Now Patrick thats a different story all together.:D
     
    Mcruff, May 23, 2005
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  5. Chuck

    Chuck Sponsor

    I may be wrong, but I thought Dan (48flattie) had a small leather shop.
     
    Chuck, May 23, 2005
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  6. panzer

    panzer Super Mod Staff Member

    I've done some. Made a couple of holsters and knife sheaths. Real
    basic stuff. Got all the tools.
     
    panzer, May 23, 2005
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  7. Chuck

    Chuck Sponsor

    John, was it you who posted a pic of a home leather shop? Someone did a while back, just not sure who it was.
     
    Chuck, May 23, 2005
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  8. panzer

    panzer Super Mod Staff Member

    Chuck, it wasn't me. I've only toyed w/ it from time to time.
     
    panzer, May 24, 2005
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  9. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    What're you sayin' Mike?
    I only bled once, and it's all sewed up. Looks pretty good, too. :D
     
    Patrick, May 25, 2005
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  10. MNTrailboss

    MNTrailboss Member

    I made a couple out of leather -- got the leather for free at a local funiture refinishing shop (scrap bin). Made a triangular template out of cardboard, and made both three and four sided boots. Sewed 'em up with the Singer and shes lookin' great.

    Triangle parts had about 1/2 hole in top and I added about 3/4 to the bottom to fit between the mounting plate and the tranny tunnel.
     
    MNTrailboss, May 25, 2005
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