Posts by ajv

DWFII, Very nice bench, a long time i haven't seen one like this. Most i see have the working space rounded like the ones for jewellers and are far lower in order for the cordwainer to easier bend over his work and thus have more power...

Quote:Originally Posted by ajv Quote:Originally Posted by bengal-stripe Quote:Originally Posted by rabiesinfrance How much does a Delos go for these days? You can find the prices on his web-site, beginning at EU 2500 for...

Quote:Originally Posted by bengal-stripe Quote:Originally Posted by rabiesinfrance How much does a Delos go for these days? You can find the prices on his web-site, beginning at EU 2500 for the first...

I am very happy to see those shoe pictures here. And DWFII, I'll make sure that he gets your compliments.... Adrian

I would agree not to ask the price if they were still following the rule that a good client has a tab open and that it is considered inappropriate to ask this client to close the tab.... Adrian

Looks like sting-ray to me. Adrian

What a pleasure to find such informative and interesting threads. Many thanks jefferyd. Adrian

Quote: Originally Posted by Cravate_Noire Adrian, so you are saying that your technical competence is as low as mine? Lets put it this way, I am far from being able to do what Hervé does. But having seen...

Just to add my two cents, Hervé usually makes a last by hand, if not made by the shoe-maker. Anthony is also trained as a last maker, thus he does them himself. The shoe-trees are made on the basis of the last, partly by hand and...

Quote: Originally Posted by ThinkDerm look too nice to be Cheaneys. carry on Yes, I know, but since the Church cousins have taken over, there is some revival... Check their site, the brochure on page...