Fudge

Also Known As: Fudging Wheel, Fudge Wheel

metal tool in the form of ridged wheel, akin to a gear, attached a handle

Fudges are used to mark stitch spacing for outseaming on welts and midsoles, as well as for decorative stitch pricking of seams once sewn.

Many makers wet leather welts before fudging to deepen the impressions, analogous to how makers case leather for tooling.

Some makers also heat fudges, such as over a spirit burner, before impressioning.