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AndyC wrote: ↑Thu Aug 22, 2019 1:52 pm Welt was glued in place and clamped overnight to dry. Came home at lunch to set out the holes (using a Dremel, thanks to flechero's great tip):

I wish I'd have known about drilling the holes back when I made some sandals on the 60's. I know getting through two layers of holster leather and welt is tough, but try sewing straps to double sole leather! You are doing some great work right off the bat, BTW!

This one is from Tandy.

AndyC wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2019 9:54 pm I just need it dry enough for the edges to stay more or less where they are before gluing the welt in place, so just a few hours. The leather is just damp enough to fold, not soaking wet.

Welt to be glued:

If you don't have one, I recommend an edge burnisher to finish the edges. Available at Tandy and Ebay.