Tools Used by Shoemakers and How to Repair Shoes

What tools did shoemakers use? 1 Wood and Metal Lasts. In Colonial days, a shoe could be worn on either foot. 2 Awl Punch. An awl, which might be curved, was used by the shoemaker to punch holes through the leather before he stitched the outer and upper soles together. 3 Needle and Thread. 4 … Read more