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Shifter Boots

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

  1. May 23, 2005
    duke54

    duke54 Member

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    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. May 23, 2005
    michigan_pinstripes

    michigan_pinstripes I'm not lost, I'm wandering

    Clarkston MI...
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    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. May 23, 2005
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    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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    Chuck

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

    panzer Super Mod Staff Member

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    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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    Chuck

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    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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    panzer

    panzer Super Mod Staff Member

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    Chuck, it wasn't me. I've only toyed w/ it from time to time.
     
    panzer, May 24, 2005
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  9. May 25, 2005
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    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. May 25, 2005
    MNTrailboss

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    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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