| Author | Message | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1823 Registered: 1-2004 |
My daughter brought these in for me to show off but she forgot to tell me she had worn them to a horse show. So after cleaning them up I had to photograph them again..She added the rhinestones and I will admit they look pretty good on these Queen Bee Boots...TR  | ||
| Carrlyn Miller (Carrlyn)
New member Username: Carrlyn Post Number: 1208 Registered: 1-2004 |
Tex, Nice boots, and it looks like you're getting the hang of the camera. Your daughter has to love these boots. | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1825 Registered: 1-2004 |
Carrlyn, Thanks, The rhinestones don't show up but they really sparkle..I think the flash hides them. Yeah, I like the new Kodak EZ 1012. The resizing is simple with VSO resizer. So far I recommend it. Sam's has a great price on them...TR | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1845 Registered: 1-2004 |
Just finished these. Choc Roo with sky blue tops and verigated stitch with blue border. collar choc roo. Small box toe...TR  | ||
| Daniel Gordon (Danielg)
New member Username: Danielg Post Number: 475 Registered: 10-2004 |
Tex Those boots are stunning, thay have clean classic lines. Daniel | ||
| Mark W. Fletcher (Bronbo)
Member Username: Bronbo Post Number: 1003 Registered: 1-2004 |
Tex, I love the color combination! | ||
| Janne Melkersson (Janne_m)
New member Username: Janne_m Post Number: 321 Registered: 1-2004 |
Wow, they are beautiful and the blue toe flower on the brown leather is stunning! | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1846 Registered: 1-2004 |
Daniel, Mark, and Janne, Thanks guys, the blue came out better than I thought it would. Light colored tops are usually a pain and it is hard to get the right color of stitching. But the Sheridan Roo had good color and came out clean...TR | ||
| Carrlyn Miller (Carrlyn)
New member Username: Carrlyn Post Number: 1227 Registered: 1-2004 |
Tex, Those boots are beautiful. The varigated stitching looks good on those sky blue tops. Very, very beautiful. Carrlyn & Lee | ||
| Chad Little (Chad)
New member Username: Chad Post Number: 65 Registered: 2-2007 |
Beautiful job Tex. Love the last and the flower. Great work. | ||
| Suzanne Watson (Suzanne)
New member Username: Suzanne Post Number: 38 Registered: 7-2008 |
Very pretty boots, Tex. Is that italian roo on the foot? | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1847 Registered: 1-2004 |
Chad, Thanks, the last is a med round toed last that I modified to a small box. I shape all of my toes by hand... Suzanne, Thanks, The roo is Hardtke technico and it is tanned in Italy but it works better than the regular Italian roo. The finish is matte and more grainey....TR | ||
| Jason Clark (Jason_clark)
New member Username: Jason_clark Post Number: 4 Registered: 9-2007 |
Great boots Tex. The toe-flower, the collar work and the stitch pattern all work well together. | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1855 Registered: 1-2004 |
Here is a pair I just finished..Full quill choc ostrich with Vibram crepe soles. 6 Rows of stitching..TR  | ||
| Daniel Gordon (Danielg)
New member Username: Danielg Post Number: 485 Registered: 10-2004 |
Tex Great looken boots,that choc ostrich is a really nice color.I like your double R stitched initials. Daniel | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1856 Registered: 1-2004 |
Thanks Daniel, I forgot to say that those boots have a built in metatarsal support. I hollowed out the last and added a piece to the bottom of the innersole to force a hard metatarsal. I don't know how the guy can stand it but this is his 7th or 8th pair like that. Also the heels are belled out at the bottom. One other customer likes that kind of heel....TR | ||
| David Rogerson (David_rogerson)
New member Username: David_rogerson Post Number: 8 Registered: 3-2009 |
I keep coming back to look at the chocolate 'roos.... WOW! | ||
| Paul Krause (Paul)
New member Username: Paul Post Number: 185 Registered: 1-2008 |
Great lookin' boots Tex! You sure do get a sweet flow to your stitch patterns. You are the MAN! Paul | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1887 Registered: 1-2004 |
Thanks for all the nice words everybody. I like the classic style boot. And I make a lot of one row boots but I don't post all of them. They all look the same...TR | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1894 Registered: 1-2004 |
Chocolate softy buffalo with turqoise stitch, 10 inch top, small cowboy heel, smallbox toe...TR  | ||
| James Ross (James_ross)
New member Username: James_ross Post Number: 254 Registered: 12-2006 |
Very nice Tex!! But then again they always are. | ||
| BDSHERA (Dale_shera) New member Username: Dale_shera Post Number: 20 Registered: 10-2005 |
WOW! Thats all I can think of to Say. WOW! | ||
| Daniel Gordon (Danielg)
New member Username: Danielg Post Number: 495 Registered: 10-2004 |
Tex that is a very nice looking pair of boots. Daniel | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1895 Registered: 1-2004 |
Thanks for the compliments guys. I goofed up the resize the first time. I hope our gracious host will clean up the mess  ...TR | ||
| Larry Peterson (Larry_peterson)
New member Username: Larry_peterson Post Number: 88 Registered: 10-2006 |
Tex, I really like that refined toe for the dress boot look. Any chance you would elaborate the process to create that look? | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1896 Registered: 1-2004 |
Larry, Basically I just put my box toes in like you would any other (square)box toe, except I use celastic. Didn't Randy Merrill show you how to do a box toe? The main difference between it and a round toe is you turn up the insole on the end of the last. Then put it in just as you would a leather one. I don't have time to do a step by step tutorial on it now but when I get time I will do that. It may be a while before I do another box toe though....TR | ||
| Larry Peterson (Larry_peterson)
New member Username: Larry_peterson Post Number: 89 Registered: 10-2006 |
Tex, I commonly use the celastic as a sandwitch between the vamp and the vamp liner. This uses the toe formed by the last to give the toe its shape. I have modified the last to get a desired shape. I was visualizing a leather build-up in addition to the celastic placed over the toe area. ??? Up to this point in time, I have just pulled the vamp leather back over the toe,and smooth out the vamp and relast the front toe area. The next day there is a dried and solid toe box, or box toe. This is a bad time for me to be doing too much experimenting as I have 5 pair in process and like you, I push myself when folks are waiting for their boots. One of the points of quality that I want to improve on is the shape of the toe. Thank you for addressing the insole turn-up. Larry Peterson | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1897 Registered: 1-2004 |
Larry, You have been posting here for quite some time now and we have never even seen any of your work...If you have five pair in the works then you must have made some accomplishments. Let's see some of them...TR | ||
| Larry Peterson (Larry_peterson)
New member Username: Larry_peterson Post Number: 95 Registered: 10-2006 |
Tex, I will improve my computer skills, however, I did post a bit as you requested. Thank you for all the help you have given to me. Best wishes, Larry Peterson | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1910 Registered: 1-2004 |
My Grandson Justin Walker has been with me for a couple of weeks. I am trying to make a bootmaker out of him. Here is his first complete pair on his own, with very little help. First pic is finishing up the heels..TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1911 Registered: 1-2004 |
Here is the second pic of hia finished motorcyle boots...TR  | ||
| Donald Ross Walker II (Don_walker) New member Username: Don_walker Post Number: 38 Registered: 7-2008 |
Justin Good job. Of couse, being a Walker I would expect nothing less. Don | ||
| Jeff & Kay Cook (Kaycook)
New member Username: Kaycook Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2009 |
Congratulations, Justin. Nice looking boots! Kay | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1912 Registered: 1-2004 |
We had some visitors last week from Versailles, France. They are Fabrice Pombet and his wife Jennifer. We had a very nice visit with them...TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1913 Registered: 1-2004 |
Here are some some boots I finished last week . Softy waterbuffalo with verigated stitch on top and vamp. Barbed wire stitch collar..TR  | ||
| Daniel Gordon (Danielg)
New member Username: Danielg Post Number: 498 Registered: 10-2004 |
Tex, Your grandson is well on his way to becoming a bootmaker. His motorcycle boots look really good, the apple didn't fall far from the tree. I really like the looks of your barb wire, varigated stitch boots. Daniel | ||
| Larry Peterson (Larry_peterson)
New member Username: Larry_peterson Post Number: 105 Registered: 10-2006 |
Tex, Very nice work! I especially like the verigated construction stitching that matches the fancy stitching on the toe flower and upper panels. The burnish on the outsole and heels is perfect, as usual. Lookin' forward to the next, and next, and next pair! Don't get weak, Larry Peterson | ||
| David Rogerson (David_rogerson)
New member Username: David_rogerson Post Number: 18 Registered: 3-2009 |
THAT'S what stitching is SUPPOSED to look like! Wow. | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1917 Registered: 1-2004 |
Ok, I am gong to try to pput two on one page...TR | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1919 Registered: 1-2004 |
Here we go again! Black softy buffalo w/verigated stitching...TR  | ||
| Paul Krause (Paul)
New member Username: Paul Post Number: 192 Registered: 1-2008 |
Whew! Good thing they look so good. That's gettin' 'er done, Tex! | ||
| Larry Peterson (Larry_peterson)
New member Username: Larry_peterson Post Number: 106 Registered: 10-2006 |
Tex, Thank you for posting that close up of your stitching! The inner corner seems to me to always be a decission to take one more stitch or to turn around. "Decissions, decissions" I am a little humbled after getting that "close up." I wouldn't mind at all if you left it large for a few months as it is worthwhile to folks like me that need a bit of guidence and an example to follow. Thankyou, Larry Peterson | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1920 Registered: 1-2004 |
Here is another pair I just completed. Choc kangaroo with 6 rows of beige and dark brown stitching...TR  | ||
| Ben Gonzales (Ben_gonzales)
New member Username: Ben_gonzales Post Number: 73 Registered: 5-2007 |
Very clean boot! Nice stitching as well! | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1935 Registered: 1-2004 |
Here is a pair we finished a couple of weeks ago. Justin did the stitching again. Got a good stitcher now! Choc bullhide with cow calf top and an asymetrical top pattern....TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1937 Registered: 1-2004 |
Here is another pair we finished a couple of weeks ago...Tan bullhide with cow calf top one row and toe flower...TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1939 Registered: 1-2004 |
The last two weeks we have had a student from Edmonton Alberta, Canada...Her name is Debra Raffey. She is a school teacher and decided o learn something about bootmaking on her vacation. I think we will be hearing more from her later...TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1950 Registered: 1-2004 |
Finished these last week. Eagle inlayed tops with inlayed star collar. Eagle wing overlay on bottoms. Inlayed red, white, and blue initials on short outside mule ears. All Sheridan Roo...TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1951 Registered: 1-2004 |
These were finished up a few weeks ago by Justin Walker. This is his second pair solo. They are Spanish calf, waterbuffalo, kid and kangaroo. they have the heavy galosh soling on the bottom of leather soles for riding his Harley Sportster. He calls them Guardian Eagles...TR  | ||
| BDSHERA (Dale_shera) New member Username: Dale_shera Post Number: 24 Registered: 10-2005 |
Masterpiece, Webster defines it as: A Work done with Extraordinaly Skill, Especially a Supreme Intellectual or Artistic Achievment. I would say that those Eagle Boots Qualify. Justin, Second Pair,,,,Amazing | ||
| Mark W. Fletcher (Bronbo)
Member Username: Bronbo Post Number: 1112 Registered: 1-2004 |
What could the MWF stand for, Monday, Wednesday, Friday????? FYI, Tex's eagle boots tied for first place in the Master's Category at the Roundup. This is the first time a tie ever occurred. Both Tex and Carl Chappell were awarded buckles. Another pair of Justin's boots won first in the Journeyman Category. Keep up the good work. We'll continue to discuss the Round Up in the Round Up topic. (Message edited by admin on October 05, 2009) | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1953 Registered: 1-2004 |
Here are Justin walker's red boots, the winner of the journeyman class. They are cow calf tops with 5 row asymetrical top pattern. They have Red bullhide bottoms with a wide box toe and semi heel(dogger)...TR  | ||
| Larry Peterson (Larry_peterson)
New member Username: Larry_peterson Post Number: 117 Registered: 10-2006 |
Tex, I am amazed! Beautiful work on those inlays. Very excellent color combination. Best Wishes, Larry Peterson | ||
| Deb Raffey (Deb)
New member Username: Deb Post Number: 1 Registered: 9-2009 |
Congratulations to both you and Justin for your success (well-deserved) at the Roundup! WOW! Such great design and workmanship. I find it interesting that while your boots and Justin's are so different, you both are very graphic and use strong design elements and colour. Is it your influence on him or do you share a similar innate artistic sensibility? And of course Justin can only benefit by being held to such high technical standards. | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1954 Registered: 1-2004 |
Thanks, Dale, Mark, and Larry. It was a great Roundup and a lot of fun..It was a quite a project and took almost four weeks to complete them, thinking , design and everything...Justin will sign in later... Deb, Welcome to our forum and keep posting. Thanks for your compliments and I hope it is not too cold yet in Alberta.. Do you have your 31-15 running yet? It would be a good trip next year to come to the Roundup!...TR | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1982 Registered: 1-2004 |
I finished these last year for my son in law in League City. Black roo with red and white stitch and red initials...TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1983 Registered: 1-2004 |
Finished these up this week. Black softy buffalo bottoms and cow calf tops with initials. med-large rd toe and dogger heel....TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1984 Registered: 1-2004 |
Now as it should be resized. TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1985 Registered: 1-2004 |
Just finished these this week. Cognac 1/2 quill ostrich with forrest green tops and 6 rows yellow and green...TR  | ||
| Dan Hickman (Dan_hickman)
New member Username: Dan_hickman Post Number: 14 Registered: 9-2009 |
Tex, I really like the looks of the softy buffalo that you use. Could you share where you get it? Very nice looking boots by the way. Dan | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1986 Registered: 1-2004 |
Dan, The softy water buffalo comes from Garlin Neumann. They are at 66 River Rd Hudson, NH, 03051....TR | ||
| raúl ojeda (Mrmecsikan)
New member Username: Mrmecsikan Post Number: 10 Registered: 4-2009 |
lookin' good great combination, everithing goes good with cognac ;- ) i enjoy the smooth inside!! greetings. | ||
| Jeff Richard (Jkrichard)
New member Username: Jkrichard Post Number: 69 Registered: 5-2009 |
Tex, Is 6 rows typically what you shoot for on your patterns? I seem to recall our school's superintendent mentioning that back when he was a kid, he's in his late 50s btw, that if you had a pair of cowboy boots that had 4 rows that was considered a 'top shelf' pair of boots. I can say this, the forum here has made me a lot quicker at being able to recognize a maker's boot. I have no doubt when I see those 6 row patterns that they are indeed a Tex Robin boot. I like the softy water buffalo --- I used some to make a seamless oxford and it was some of the best leather I've played with thus far in my yearlin' career. I'll have to give GN a call (and thanks for reminding me), because that looks like the same stuff. Thanks Tex, -Jeff | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1987 Registered: 1-2004 |
Jeff, I make a lot of one row boots, a few 4 row but most common is 5 row..The 6 row is usually used on exotic boots. In the lean 50s-60s three and four rows was the norm...TR | ||
| Jeff Richard (Jkrichard)
New member Username: Jkrichard Post Number: 74 Registered: 5-2009 |
Tex, I'd be really curious to see something on what rows and stitch patterns have kind of survived throughout the ages... I bet the catalogs at the National Cowboy museum ... I have an open invite from the curator to go through the boot archives, think I'll do a little homework early next year and report back to the crowd here. Flawless stitching, Tex. Definitely a standard that a youngin' like me can look up to. -Jeff | ||
| Mark W. Fletcher (Bronbo)
Member Username: Bronbo Post Number: 1163 Registered: 1-2004 |
Tex, I like the black and orange color contrast, it works good. I've never asked for black and orange in my boots, probably because it was the colors of my dreaded high school rivals. The green and orange stitching stands out great with green tops, I would think that the green tops would "drown" them out but it doesn't. Mark | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1988 Registered: 1-2004 |
Just finished these. Black full quill ostrich with red 16 in tops and 6 rows of verigated. cowboy heel and 1 3/4 in box toe...TR  | ||
| David Rogerson (David_rogerson)
New member Username: David_rogerson Post Number: 27 Registered: 3-2009 |
^^Those are some SMASHTERS Tex!^^ Wow! Such contrast..the wild/graceful curve of the inner part of the stitch "wing" on the front is breath-taking! | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1993 Registered: 1-2004 |
Just finished these..Red, white, blue, and green eagles with a 2 in heel and choc bullhide bottoms. They will be on their way to Vienna Austria in a few days...TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1994 Registered: 1-2004 |
Next pair will probably be a red, yellow, and green butterfly with cognac ostrich bottoms...TR | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 1997 Registered: 1-2004 |
Justin made these for his sister Madeline for Christmas. Pink with purple and white butterfies, roo and cow/calf...TR  (Message edited by admin on December 26, 2009) | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2003 Registered: 1-2004 |
Just finished these today. Cognac full quill ostrich with butterfly inlay...TR  | ||
| Mark W. Fletcher (Bronbo)
Member Username: Bronbo Post Number: 1176 Registered: 1-2004 |
Those are beautiful. I am sooooo jealous! Mark | ||
| Carrlyn Miller (Carrlyn)
New member Username: Carrlyn Post Number: 1305 Registered: 1-2004 |
Wow! | ||
| Dan Hickman (Dan_hickman)
New member Username: Dan_hickman Post Number: 26 Registered: 9-2009 |
Don't know what it is about green tops, but I like them. That is a really good looking boot. | ||
| David Rogerson (David_rogerson)
New member Username: David_rogerson Post Number: 30 Registered: 3-2009 |
wow...Justin made those for his sister! Gotta say, that's about the coolest thing, ever. His toes have honestly kind of freaked-me-out a little...(the super squared variety)...I chalked-it-up to me being older, and him making a statement. These? WOW! He did a well balanced boot,the heels are WONDERFUL, the radius of the decrease at the arch is really elegant, his finishing on the inlays is nice, and the tulip is a really sweet touch, and I am sure a personalized touch just for his sister. Wow...she is the luckiest girl in town. Really, really must make your heart swell, Tex to see your grandchildren being so loving, and gifted. You have SO much to be proud of...though I KNOW you give all glory to God. Thanks for that picture, it made my day. | ||
| Dan Hickman (Dan_hickman)
New member Username: Dan_hickman Post Number: 27 Registered: 9-2009 |
Tex, Where did you get that green leather? If you don't mind me asking? | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2004 Registered: 1-2004 |
Dan, I bought that green leather at the Boot and Saddlemaker Roundup in Wichita Falls as a closeout...TR | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2005 Registered: 1-2004 |
Here is a pair of Elephant boots Justin just finished for himself...Forrest green tops with chartreuse and lite green 5 row stitch....TR  | ||
| Elvin Stanley (Bandera_boots)
New member Username: Bandera_boots Post Number: 27 Registered: 1-2009 |
thats a nice looking pair of boots,,well done.. | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2006 Registered: 1-2004 |
Finished these this week. Tan softy buffalo and purple kid tops with 5 rows neon verigated stitching w/barbed wire collar stitch...TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2007 Registered: 1-2004 |
Finished these this week. Tan softy buffalo and purple kid tops with 5 rows neon verigated stitching w/barbed wire collar stitch...TR  | ||
| Carrlyn Miller (Carrlyn)
New member Username: Carrlyn Post Number: 1312 Registered: 1-2004 |
That purple just kills me. Nice looking boots. I wish someone would request purple tops from us. | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2009 Registered: 1-2004 |
This is Steve McKay. He is from Willits Ca. He has been here at my shop making some boots this week and here he his holding a pair of caribou(krinkle bullhide)boots with red cow-calf tops. the boots have med rd toe and a no 11 cowboy heel. He stitched a lotus flower on the side of the boots and today made a belt to match...TR  (Message edited by admin on February 25, 2010) | ||
| Paul Krause (Paul)
New member Username: Paul Post Number: 232 Registered: 1-2008 |
Welcome to Bootmaking Steve. I was born in Willits! My Aunt is still up in Laytonville. She just turned 90! You've got a great looking pair of boots there. I like that you found a place for a Lotus flower! A great symbol for life renewed and revitalized. Boot making can be a real challenge sometimes, and symbolic images like that can be of great assistance in the difficult times. It doesn't look like you need to be encouraged to be yourself. You can be a great addition to our little community. I hope you continue to make boots and will share the experience of the journey with us. I'm in Prescott AZ, now. Look me up. Thanks for posting this Tex. With Regards, Paul | ||
| Jeff Richard (Jkrichard)
New member Username: Jkrichard Post Number: 86 Registered: 5-2009 |
Great lookin' boots Steve. It takes an amazing skill set to build boots by hand, I hope Steve continues to pursue this craft; a promising start. ...and Tex, a testament to your teaching (and standing behind Steve with your hammer ready, "Don't skip a stitch..." ;) ) skills. It takes a lot of patience above all else to instruct another on a craft you know by heart. Cheers, -Jeff | ||
| Mark W. Fletcher (Bronbo)
Member Username: Bronbo Post Number: 1184 Registered: 1-2004 |
Tex, Can you post a close up picture of the boots? Mark | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2010 Registered: 1-2004 |
Here are some TCU Hornfrogs I am going to inlay in a pair for a customer. They are done by Peter Main and I hope he doesn't mind my using his photo here. He is a true artist as you can see the pieces are perfectly identical. I will post the completed boots in a few weeks...TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2022 Registered: 1-2004 |
Here is a pair I just finished. They are a reproduction of a pair of my father's 50s boots that were red and green. They are Italian and Australian kangaroo..TR  | ||
| Colin Double (Double)
New member Username: Double Post Number: 83 Registered: 5-2008 |
Tex, what did you use for the welt and sole they look thinner than "normal" or does it just look that way in the picture. Colin | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2023 Registered: 1-2004 |
Colin, They are cemented soles , no welt...TR | ||
| Colin Double (Double)
New member Username: Double Post Number: 84 Registered: 5-2008 |
Thanks Tex Colin | ||
| Suzanne Watson (Suzanne)
New member Username: Suzanne Post Number: 85 Registered: 7-2008 |
Classy looking boots, Tex. Beautiful wingtips and I love the bone and brown. | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2025 Registered: 1-2004 |
Here is a pair of black kangaroo we just finished. They have the one row peyote stitch I took off of a 1920's Sterling city boot(maker unknown) and toe flower. All black stitching. .TR  | ||
| Dan Hickman (Dan_hickman)
New member Username: Dan_hickman Post Number: 32 Registered: 9-2009 |
Tex, Your toe caps look so good. I never really cared for them unil I was forced to put a set on my blue boots. Now I want to do more of them. Maybe one day I can come down to Abilene and talk you into showing me your technic. Yours are some of the best. | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2031 Registered: 1-2004 |
Wrong pic of the TCU boots. Try again...TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2032 Registered: 1-2004 |
These boots are krinkle bullhide bottoms w/water buffalo tops. Six rows of beige and purple stitching. TCU emblem inlay was tooled and dyed by Peter Main of Houston, Tx...TR | ||
| Mark W. Fletcher (Bronbo)
Member Username: Bronbo Post Number: 1221 Registered: 1-2004 |
I love that purple stitching! | ||
| Ryan Selman (Ryan_selman)
New member Username: Ryan_selman Post Number: 9 Registered: 3-2010 |
Very nice!! | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2034 Registered: 1-2004 |
Here is a pair that Justin finished up last week. Navy Blue Softy buffalo with chartreuse and turquoise stitching...TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2035 Registered: 1-2004 |
Back of the boot...TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2038 Registered: 1-2004 |
This is Christina Olsson who spent a couple of weeks in Abilene making a pair of boots. Here she is stitching them..TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2040 Registered: 1-2004 |
Here is another shot of Christina's boots finished...TR  | ||
| Suzanne Watson (Suzanne)
New member Username: Suzanne Post Number: 86 Registered: 7-2008 |
the chartreuse and turquoise is sharp! | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2041 Registered: 1-2004 |
just finished these. Blk scrap ostrich and red eagle...TR | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2042 Registered: 1-2004 |
just finished these. Blk scrap ostrich and red eagle...TR  | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2043 Registered: 1-2004 |
Just finished these. black softy buffalo, white star...TR  | ||
| Ryan Selman (Ryan_selman)
New member Username: Ryan_selman Post Number: 11 Registered: 3-2010 |
They are all very cool! Is that red white and blue verigated thread on the black buffalo? Ryan | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2044 Registered: 1-2004 |
Ryan, Thanks. the thread is red, white and blue verigated..I have part of a spool left from rice and then no more..How are things in Tomball?...TR | ||
| Ryan Selman (Ryan_selman)
New member Username: Ryan_selman Post Number: 12 Registered: 3-2010 |
Things are good. I'm getting anxious though. A month and a half and I will be in my own shop! Ryan | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2045 Registered: 1-2004 |
Ryan, Where is your shop going to be located?....TR | ||
| Ryan Selman (Ryan_selman)
New member Username: Ryan_selman Post Number: 13 Registered: 3-2010 |
Its by the railroad tracks on Main St. here in Tomball. My Grandpa had a boot repair shop there for 28 yrs. There are a lot of good memories in that building. My grandpa gave me some pretty big shoes to fill. Ryan | ||
| Tex Robin (Tex_robin)
Member Username: Tex_robin Post Number: 2048 Registered: 1-2004 |
This is Mike Wood. He was in Abilene last week finishing up these red topped boots. They are 17 in with stovepipe front and scalloped back. bullhide with 2 in heels...TR  |