Handmade
Shoemaker's Large Metal Stand
for Spirit Lamp

Made by Mukshy of Loughborough  
All Metal Construction. Metal Tray To place irons or tools
Require dental spirit to make 2 part kit for shoemakers, cobblers, Shoe repairs  and leather craft workers
Item Specifics:
  • Brand: Mukshy Handmade
  • Made in: England
  • Condition: Brand new
  • Construction: 
    • All metal
    • Metal Tray 
    • Metal tray with fixed stand to place ironing tool - size: 200 by 80 mm
  • Size: Approx 200 by 80. Height 120 mm 
  • Require dental spirit lamp. Available on ebay. Search for dental spirit lamp

  • Instructions in brief:
    • Place the spirit lamp on a flat work surface
    • Pour enough methylated spirit for work required and screw back top with stand  
    • Leave it for few minutes for wick to soak up
    • Light the wick
    • Now place the tray on the spirit lamp with the slot passing over the wick winder
    • Place the tool to be heated on the tray with head over the flame
    • Ensure iron tool sits flat
    • Now test the iron for hotness without picking it up by pouring few drops of water
    • If the water drops evaporate quickly then the iron is ready to use. If not then wait till it is
  • To iron out lasting marks or wrinkles:
    • Increase flame size by winding the wick
    • Light the wick
    • Gently bring the lasted item and hold it over the flame for few seconds at a time
    • Continue with process till lasting wrinkles begin to disappear
    • Observe and ensure not to over heat the leather