A selection of vintage hand tools from my personal collection for making handmade shoes and boots for men, women and children. I no longer make them now. On sale are shoemakers hand tools for finishing various bottom parts of the leather shoes and boots. Irons for finish edges and foreparts. Double irons for finishing leather soles. Waist irons for fishing soles near heels. All the heads of irons made of cast iron steel metal with traditional shoemakers wooden handles. Most of the tools made in Northampton, United Kingdom. These collectable tools are essential for leatherworking and are a must-have for shoemakers, cobblers and enthusiasts of traditional craftsmanship. With their unique design and historical significance, these hand tools are sure to be a valuable addition to any collection or workshop.
Sold as individual items. Please select the tools you require.
Items Specifics:
Tool No D1 - Made Dilley & Sons Northampton Forepart iron & top piece Iron. 1/2 inch (Style B 23) Head size 3/4"x1/2"
Tool No F1 - Made by Moyns Northampton UK Forepart Iron 16x16mm or 1/2x1/2inch. Head size 5/8"x5/8"
Tool No M1 - Made by Moyns Northampton UK Forepart Iron 5mm setting edge. Head size 14x7mm
Tool No M2 - Made in Northampton UK Forepart Iron 1/2" setting soles. Head size 5/8"x1/2"
Tool No M3 - Made by Dilley & Sons Northampton UK Forepart Iron 1/2" setting soles. Head size 1/2"x1/2"
Tool No M4 - Made by Moyns Northampton UK Double Iron 8mm setting edge. Head size 3/8"x3/8"
Tool No M5 - Made in Northampton UK Double Iron 10mm setting soles. Head size 3/8"x1/2"
Tool No M7- Made in Northampton UK Twin Forepart Iron 3mm and 4mm setting edge. Head size 10x10mm
Tool No W1 - Made by J Osborne Northampton UK Waist Iron No 8 - 8mm
Tool No W14- Made in Northampton UK Waist Iron 8mm setting edge. Head size 14x10mm
All the handles on the irons are original. Lengths of handles varies from 5 inches to 6.5 inches