The Crispin Colloquy

John

These have many names, I know them as folding hammers, you can make one from an ordinary hammer with a head similar to the one you have, just by cutting off the handle. you may have to re-shape the face to be slightly rounded, but it can be a cheap alternative if you get it second hand.

Tim

Thanks guys. I actually found Osborne's catalog about 20:00 last night. All I need now is a UK supplier :-)

John,

Since you are in the UK, I'd look for a Barnsley/ Woodware. The person who has been reselling for them here lists it as a closer or a paste hammer.

Erick

John:
As Erick notes, Woodware Repetitions/Barnsley sells them. Give Andrew Barnsley a phone call. 0114 272 6060

Lance

John Warr

Just an up-date about Barnsley tools. Andrew Barnsley has not been involved with the Barnsley operation for over four years. The suppliers of Barnsley tools are now:-

Woodware Repetitions Ltd.
47 Mowbray Street
Sheffield
S3 8EN
tel: 0114 2726060

The man to speak to is Colin Barnsley (Managing Director) who is Andrew’s cousin.

For information, the tool you are looking for is called a Closing Hammer in the UK.

John - Do feel free to telephone me direct here in the UK, if you feel it would be helpful . My number is 01706 211181.

Frank Jones
frank.jones@noblefootwear.com

Oops, thanks for the correction Frank. I've spoken with and ordered from Colin, so it's embarrassing to have put Andrew's name in there by mistake.

Lance

Does anyone has Dick's email address handy? need to order some crimping boards,getting a little tired of blocking by hands.Thanks in advance.

Nasser

Nasser,

Here you go...

thornapple.boots@usa.net

Tight Stitches
DWFII--HCC Member

Good Morning!

thornapple.boots@usa.net

http://www.thornappleriverboots.com/

Thanks to both of you,I sent him an email.
BTW Erick, I got the dowel puller safe and sound.

Regards
Nasser

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a source for plantation crepe within the European Union (e.g. UK or Germany). I would need it for outsoles, and preferable very thin, something like 3 mm.

I would appreciate any thoughts on the matter.

Anu,

I'm not going to be much help since I am in the States, but welcome anyway. i hope you get some replies, either publicly or privately.

Either way, enjoy the board...hopefully we can help each other in other ways as well.

Tight Stitches
DWFII--HCC Member

The only maker of true crepe in the U.S. is Shreiner I will try to get you some contact info tomorow. They may have a European distributor. Frank Jones might know some others across the pond.
Tom

Thanks, Tom. I would appreciate that.

I know there are companies in the UK that use what I am looking for. I just don't know where they get it...

Shreiner sole company
216 276 6135
330 276 6135
1 Taylor drive
Killbuck OH 44637
They have a $50 minimum but are great to deal with.


(Message edited by tmattimore on August 03, 2010)

Thanks!

I will call and ask if they have a distributor in Europe. Shipping + taxes would be way too much from the US, I bet.

Still hoping someone would know of a source for plantation crepe in Europe.

Does anyone have a manual with how to use, the machine institutions and technical information of an Adler 105-64 heavy duty arm machine which you can email to me?
What I am looking for I can not find in the Netherlands nor at the website of Adler-Dürkopp.

Anu Hamann

Apologies for not replying sooner. Just been very busy.

You asked about sourcing crepe preferably in UK or Germany. Two suggestions for sources in the UK.

1) This is a shoe repair supplier in south west London :-
Leather & Grindery Supplies
147 High Street
New Malden
KT3 4BH
0208 9421979

2) This is a major orthopaedic supplier in Liverpool :-
Algeoes - www.algoes.co.uk

Do let us know how successful you are.

Frank Jones
frank.jones@noblefootwear.com

Dear Frank,

Thank you so much! I will call and see what they say.

Really appreciate all the help here.

I'm getting ready to order boot boxes for shipping boots. The boxes are 18x14x6 inches. They're tuck and fold corrugated cardboard boxes, the outside is white and the inside is cardboard brown. I have to place a large order and could sell them in smaller quantities. I could bring your order to the Boot and Saddlemaker's Roundup in Texas or ship them. Shipping would cost extra. Contact me for pricing.

Lisa Sorrell
customboots@aol.com

Anyone have a good source of Gum tragecanth? Flakes preferably or made up mucilage...but 100 pure.


Tight Stitches
DWFII--HCC Member

Funny you should mention it. In my fuzzy brain, I remember talking with someone the other day, and they mentioned Gum Tragecanth. I believe it was Edwin Hale. Might be worth a call or email to see what he has.
John Lewis

I just looked an pastrychef.com had a big can of it.
I think artists use it and I guess cooks too.

Courtney

Thanks Courtney, I'll check that out.


Tight Stitches
DWFII--HCC Member

Any local cake decorating places should have it.