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Which tool is mainly used for tightening leather or faux upper?
Which tool is mainly used for tightening leather or faux upper?
A clicker cutting machine requires cutting dies for each shoe pattern part.
A clicker cutting machine requires cutting dies for each shoe pattern part.
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What is the primary use of shoe knives?
What is the primary use of shoe knives?
Cutting leather, soles, cardboard.
The ______ is responsible for removing pinned tacks from the lasted upper.
The ______ is responsible for removing pinned tacks from the lasted upper.
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Match the following tools with their primary uses:
Match the following tools with their primary uses:
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Which machine is used for pulling the upper section of the shoe over the last?
Which machine is used for pulling the upper section of the shoe over the last?
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Scissors for shoe making are designed for cutting materials like plastic and metal.
Scissors for shoe making are designed for cutting materials like plastic and metal.
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What is the role of splitting machines in the shoe making process?
What is the role of splitting machines in the shoe making process?
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What is the primary characteristic of full-grain leather?
What is the primary characteristic of full-grain leather?
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What type of leather has a velvet-like surface and is created by sanding the grain side?
What type of leather has a velvet-like surface and is created by sanding the grain side?
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Genuine leather is considered the highest quality of leather available.
Genuine leather is considered the highest quality of leather available.
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________ leather is made from a layered structure that includes shredded leather fibers.
________ leather is made from a layered structure that includes shredded leather fibers.
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Match the type of leather with its description:
Match the type of leather with its description:
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Which of the following types of leather is known for being the least durable?
Which of the following types of leather is known for being the least durable?
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Patented leather is known for its natural imperfections and textured surface.
Patented leather is known for its natural imperfections and textured surface.
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List two types of leather that are categorized as real leather.
List two types of leather that are categorized as real leather.
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What is a distinctive feature of real leather when checked closely?
What is a distinctive feature of real leather when checked closely?
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Faux leather absorbs water just like real leather.
Faux leather absorbs water just like real leather.
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What does real leather smell like?
What does real leather smell like?
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When touched, real leather will feel a little bit __________ and uneven.
When touched, real leather will feel a little bit __________ and uneven.
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Match the following tests with their purpose:
Match the following tests with their purpose:
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What is the primary characteristic of nubuck leather?
What is the primary characteristic of nubuck leather?
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Suede leather is made from the outer layer of animal hide.
Suede leather is made from the outer layer of animal hide.
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What type of leather is known for retaining the natural grains of the original?
What type of leather is known for retaining the natural grains of the original?
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Patent leather has a ______ finish.
Patent leather has a ______ finish.
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Which of the following types of leather is generally more affordable?
Which of the following types of leather is generally more affordable?
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Match the following types of leather with their characteristics:
Match the following types of leather with their characteristics:
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Faux leather requires the same level of care as genuine leather.
Faux leather requires the same level of care as genuine leather.
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What is the main advantage of patent leather over other types?
What is the main advantage of patent leather over other types?
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What happens to pull-up leather when it is stretched?
What happens to pull-up leather when it is stretched?
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All real leather products are guaranteed to have perfect smooth surfaces.
All real leather products are guaranteed to have perfect smooth surfaces.
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List two tests you can use to identify fake leather.
List two tests you can use to identify fake leather.
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Pull-up leather gets its name from the way it _____ when stretched.
Pull-up leather gets its name from the way it _____ when stretched.
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Match the following identifiers with their description:
Match the following identifiers with their description:
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Which of the following is NOT a test for identifying fake leather?
Which of the following is NOT a test for identifying fake leather?
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Fake leather typically has a unique and irregular surface texture.
Fake leather typically has a unique and irregular surface texture.
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What is the characteristic of real leather regarding its surface when touched?
What is the characteristic of real leather regarding its surface when touched?
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Study Notes
Hand Tools for Assembly
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Hammers are essential for shoemaking.
- Used for lasting, shaping, and securing shoe components.
- Handle used to secure the sole to the upper.
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Knives (Beta) are used for cutting leather, soles, and cardboard.
- Can be used for other tasks.
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Awls (Ditchoy) are used to stitch leather components together.
- Come in various shapes and sizes.
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Punchers are essential tools in shoemaking.
- Serve multiple purposes, ensuring functionality and aesthetic appeal to shoe crafting.
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Big needles are used for hand stitching.
- Different types of needles are used for precise hand stitching.
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Lasting pliers are used to tighten leather or faux uppers.
- Durable, with a polished steel toe cap for practicality and versatility.
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Scissors are specially designed for precisely cutting leather and other materials.
- Ensuring clean edges is key for accurate shoe assembly and detailing.
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Needle cutters are used for cutting threads, conveniently.
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Tack removers are used for removing pinned tacks by pushing upward.
Machines for Assembly
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Clicker Cutting machines are used in shoe factories.
- These machines use cutting presses or clicker presses with cutting dies for each shoe pattern part.
- New technology uses computer-controlled drag knife cutters.
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Sewing machines join pieces of cloth or leather.
- Can be hand-operated or electric.
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Splitting machines split materials into thinner pieces.
- Used by the automotive, rubber, plastic and leather goods industries, and in labs related to those industries.
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Lasting Machines fasten the shoe upper to the last.
- Faster than hand lasting.
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Skiving Machines shave off the back part of leather to make it thinner.
- Leather remains strong after skiving.
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Scouring Machines roughen the surface of materials to improve adhesion.
- Used to trim edges and smooth surfaces.
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Stamping Machines use dies to make stamped shapes out of metal.
- Used for different shoe metal shapes depending on the production complexity and production run size.
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Description
Explore the essential hand tools used in shoemaking, including hammers, knives, and awls. This quiz covers the functions of each tool and their importance in the assembly process. Test your knowledge on the specific applications and characteristics of these tools in crafting quality footwear.
