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- Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:48 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
- Replies: 1328
- Views: 119091
Re: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
Hi! New to the board here! Im deciding between Todds and a Wested Raiders for my first Indy Jacket ( leaning towards Todds). Im really curious about the sizing and leather durability. Does it seem fragile? Im hoping for kinda thick but not so thick I'm roasting in the spring. thanks! I thought I co...
- Mon Nov 18, 2024 11:09 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
- Replies: 1328
- Views: 119091
Re: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
Shoulder to cuff: 24.5"DueryJones_cl wrote: ↑Mon Nov 18, 2024 4:46 am has anyone bought one of the new run Todds costumes jackets in size L?
I need the actual measurements from shoulder to cuff, from shoulder to shoulder, from armpit to armpit,
please....I will be grateful
Shoulder to shoulder: 19.5"
Armpit to armpit: 22"
- Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:31 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
- Replies: 1328
- Views: 119091
Re: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
I hear you. I have to avoid mirrors these days.Michaelson wrote:I like what I see Todd!
If I hadn’t put on ballast around the middle, I’d still have the one I got from you years ago.
Ah well, age and time.
Regards! Michaelson
- Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:51 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
- Replies: 1328
- Views: 119091
Re: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
What do you'all think of this one? It is a prototype I made from some lambskin I found a few years ago. https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-ddfc2/products/61/images/816/714f31c4-c2a6-442e-bbc1-9012a09ca980__74411.1632501090.1280.1280.jpg?c=2&_gl=1*fuq83x*_ga*MjM0NDA4NzY3LjE2MDY4NDk1Mzc.*_ga_WS2VZYPC...
- Fri Apr 19, 2019 7:54 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
- Replies: 1328
- Views: 119091
Re: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
I'll keep an eye out for something suitable.
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:50 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
- Replies: 1328
- Views: 119091
Re: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
Awesome!Dr._J wrote:Thanks for chiming in Todd. I own several of your Indy items and have enjoyed them for many years!
Best, Dr. J
- Tue Apr 16, 2019 4:49 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
- Replies: 1328
- Views: 119091
Re: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
Yeah, I remember that stuff. It was left over from a tannery run. I might be able to find something similar again.
- Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:10 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
- Replies: 1328
- Views: 119091
Re: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
Todd saw a spike in Indiana Jones related gear around the time of Crystal Skull and he put out some great items, but interest cooled fairly quickly and it wasn't cost effective for him to order the volumes he needed to and tie up capital in unsold inventory. I hope when Indy 5 comes around Todd wil...
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: TODDS going out of business?? ....no he isn't
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1090
Re: TODDS going out of business??
I'll spotlight the elephant in the room. What's the straight skinny on those great jackets? ? If you mean the inventory situation, we're currently out of a few sizes. We'll be re-ordering soon. For some reason, orders have not followed their usual breakdown according to size :-k so we've run out of...
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 11:56 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: TODDS going out of business?? ....no he isn't
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1090
Re: TODDS going out of business??
I've spoken to many folks about things that are out of stock. Business-wise, 2009 was our biggest year by far, and it allowed us to finance items that were previously out of reach, like boots and trousers. Since then, sales have been sharply declining, and so has our cash flow. And there are a lot m...
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 10:29 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: COYLES Shirt Warning
- Replies: 18
- Views: 721
Re: COYLES Shirt Warning
Ray, I've never heard of this problem. I really don't have any idea what would melt inside the collar, unless it is a fusible interfacing. Contact us by email and we'll be glad to replace the shirt.
- Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:14 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
- Replies: 1328
- Views: 119091
Re: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
Texan Scott wrote:*moral to the story, don't visit Ray...
- Wed Jan 08, 2014 11:38 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Indy Trousers from Todd's Costumes (With pictures)!
- Replies: 345
- Views: 21447
Re: Indy Trousers from Todd's Costumes (With pictures)!
I know Todd said you can let the pants out up to 2 inches, but how about taking them in? with these being discontinued I really want to jump at a pair but I'm in the process of losing weight and want these babies to still fit in the future. I just found this thread!!! :lol: The trousers are made ex...
- Mon Sep 09, 2013 3:24 pm
- Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
- Topic: Magnoli Bullwhips v Todds Bullwhips
- Replies: 14
- Views: 947
Re: Magnoli Bullwhips v Todds Bullwhips
Just for clarification, our whips are all leather construction. The plastic you see is artificial waxed sinew used to hold the leather bolsters in place during braiding. Our whips have improved a lot in the 7-8 years we've offered them. In my opinion, our current whips offer enough functionality for...
- Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:49 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: how to reblock a downtowner?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2646
Re: how to reblock a downtowner?
OK, this is now officially a waste of time.
OP, if you want your hat fixed send it to me.
FIN
OP, if you want your hat fixed send it to me.
FIN
- Wed Aug 21, 2013 6:48 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: how to reblock a downtowner?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2646
Re: how to reblock a downtowner?
My chart is right. You're reading it wrong. It is not a mathematical conversion table, it is a hat size comparison. 23" head measurement = EUROPEAN SIZE 59, which is the closest European size for that customer. Please check the chart again - this is clearly labeled above each column. Is this is...
- Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:19 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: how to reblock a downtowner?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2646
Re: how to reblock a downtowner?
??? .2383 is less than 1/4 inch.59cm = 23.2383 inches. you don't round the number down by almost half a inch
- Wed Aug 21, 2013 3:46 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: how to reblock a downtowner?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2646
Re: how to reblock a downtowner?
So everyone uses a different chart and their measurements are wrong You've got some ego, John. You correct me for not falling into line with... my terminology Accuse me of not being a... person who wanted to have clarity with his customers Accuse people (including me) who do not use your terms of b...
- Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:28 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: how to reblock a downtowner?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2646
Re: how to reblock a downtowner?
As for re-defining hatting terminology. I tasked myself Thats my terminology So don't correct me for not using your own personal vocabulary. Of course hat companies are selling services. The ones I listed I called personally and they were very clear about what they were going to do and how much the...
- Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:10 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: how to reblock a downtowner?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2646
Re: how to reblock a downtowner?
Thats a term so companies can charge you more Really? And you know this... how? Optimo charges $15 - $50 for a crown reblock and Paul's charges $20 - $40 for a crown reblock. Sounds reasonable to me. If you want to use that terminology go right ahead but it's wrong and misleading. I didn't realize ...
- Tue Aug 20, 2013 6:52 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: how to reblock a downtowner?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2646
Re: how to reblock a downtowner?
Really? Optimo offers a "crown reblock" http://www.optimohatworks.com/?act=viewProd&productId=142 and so does Paul's Hatworks "crown reblock" or "crown reflange" http://www.hatworksbypaul.com/cleaning/ I think I'm okay with my terminology, but thanks for your concern.
- Tue Aug 20, 2013 6:10 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: how to reblock a downtowner?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2646
Re: how to reblock a downtowner?
I just saw this so maybe I can help, having just reblocked a hundred or so downtowners... We have blocks that go from the sweatband and up, so I can reblock them without removing the sweatband. No, you don't need to mess with the brim unless you want to. I give them a GOOD dose of steam and slip the...
- Wed Jun 19, 2013 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Indy Trousers from Todd's Costumes (With pictures)!
- Replies: 345
- Views: 21447
Re: Indy Trousers from Todd's Costumes (With pictures)!
Sorry to hear about the shrinking! Cold water should be fine - but NO HEAT anywhere along the way. Heat is what makes the wool fibers contract. Apparently, it doesn't take much heat to make it happen. Dry cleaning is the safe route. -Todd Regarding the rise - I could be slightly off, but judging by ...
- Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:54 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
- Replies: 203
- Views: 15040
Re: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
The felt is about the same. I was asking them to make the felt tighter, but instead they made it a little thicker. They did test the colorfastness on this run and confirm that there should be no fading. All things considered, an improvement. If I were a feltmaker I could tell them how to pack more f...
- Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:11 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
- Replies: 203
- Views: 15040
Re: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
In what way?
- Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:10 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
- Replies: 203
- Views: 15040
Re: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
Hang in there. I'm carving a set of crown blocks to re-steam these. I tested one yesterday and it turned out beautiful. (a 58) -Todd
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:16 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
- Replies: 1328
- Views: 119091
Re: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
Mitch, make sure to post plenty of fist swinging pics!
-Todd
-Todd
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:22 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
- Replies: 1328
- Views: 119091
Re: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
Congrats, Shade! I hope you like it a lot. About 2012 vs 2013 - no difference except a new tanning run. I think these are a little softer than last year's and not QUITE as grainy. But they vary a lot, so the differences in last year's leather and this year's leather range from "none" to &q...
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:09 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
- Replies: 203
- Views: 15040
Re: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
I think he did a really good job. The brim looks good. How does it look on you?
-Todd
-Todd
- Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:36 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
- Replies: 203
- Views: 15040
Re: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
He did a good job (considering..!) At least it looks like a nice hat now. How does it look on you with the smaller crown?
- Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:37 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
- Replies: 203
- Views: 15040
Re: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
You're welcome! Hey, you have a good one, too! Okay? Promise? How cold is it in Camp Hill, PA? It was 2F here in sunny California yesterday. -Todd Totally OT Musing: Isn't it weird? The phrases we use? 1,000 years from now, when some future civilization reads what we wrote, how much debate will ther...
- Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:47 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
- Replies: 203
- Views: 15040
Re: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
I'm familiar with that. We have a new shipment on its way that should feature slightly improved felt. ETA is approximately 3 weeks.Anyone know a status on it?
-Todd
- Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:44 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
- Replies: 203
- Views: 15040
Re: Pics of Todd's Raider Fedora
I like your album cover: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8365092938_9ae17d98d9.jpg What's the name of your band? It looks like an awesome trip! I noticed in a few shots (of course, I'm looking at the hat!) it looks like the crown has popped up in the back. If I were there, I wouldn't be able to r...
- Sun Sep 09, 2012 11:40 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
- Replies: 1328
- Views: 119091
Re: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
folded flat, 6"
- Sun Sep 09, 2012 3:42 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
- Replies: 1328
- Views: 119091
Re: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
It's been covered before, but you can also see it in the flying wing scene.
- Sun Sep 09, 2012 11:47 am
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
- Replies: 1328
- Views: 119091
Re: Todd's Jacket Owner's Thread
I never noticed the ripped pocket in that picture. The right pocket is unstitched and the gloves are sticking though. My sleeve opening has been the same for a long time now, and after I got my Nowak "hero" confirmed that they match. The sleeves could be narrowed to taste by a good tailor/...
- Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Todd's new boots
- Replies: 217
- Views: 18857
Re: Todd's new boots SHIPPING NOW!!!! !!NEW OFFICIAL PICS!!
1/2" is too much. About 1/4" is good. You don't know how many vendors I went through before I found one who would not flatten the heel and reduce the curve of the sole. When they're pancake-flat, the walking motion is more like "slap-slap-slap" as the back of the heel touches and...
- Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:19 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Todd's new boots
- Replies: 217
- Views: 18857
Re: Todd's new boots SHIPPING NOW!!!! !!NEW OFFICIAL PICS!!
Nice to hear! Actually, the "rocking" heel is part of the Alden design.
- Wed Aug 08, 2012 3:21 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: "it didn't exist. we made an entirely new hat" - Nadoolman
- Replies: 67
- Views: 3131
Re: "it didn't exist. we made an entirely new hat" - Nadoolm
I haven't met the lady (yet) but is it possible that she "backed off" from her account to avoid a conflict with Swales? Was she being polite? I've never seen that quote, but it's good. It seems she does have a strong recollection and she's hid her long felt annoyance with not getting her &...
- Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:23 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Todd's Costume Indy Shirt
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4062
Re: Todd's Costume Indy Shirt
Yeah, color perception is so weird. So much depends on what the color is next to. You'd also never guess that #13 is another vendor's Indy shirt. I don't know how I ended up with it, but I had it in my shirt pile. I haven't been 100% happy with the color, either, which is why I keep hunting for just...
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:30 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Todd's Costume Indy Shirt
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4062
Re: Todd's Costume Indy Shirt
Actually, it's #10My latest shirt from Todd's costumes appears to match #8, but could be 4,6 or 9 as well.
-Todd
- Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:41 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Todd's Costume Indy Shirt
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4062
Re: Todd's Costume Indy Shirt
...ligntning in a bottle...ligtning in a bottle... Yep. That Cairo image is a new one to me - but the color looks a lot more accurate than most. That's the color I "saw" in my mind through the whole movie. I see a lot of "stone" shirts on guys that look minty green when worn und...
- Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:38 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Todd's new boots
- Replies: 217
- Views: 18857
Re: Todd's new boots SHIPPING NOW!!!! !!NEW OFFICIAL PICS!!
UkelelePinoy, I'm really sorry about the hook - that's really upsetting! If you decide to get the hooks replaced, let me know what the cost is so I can reimburse you.
-Todd
-Todd
- Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Todd's Costume Indy Shirt
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4062
Re: Todd's Costume Indy Shirt
Oh, sorry, Michaelson, if you thought I was directing this question at you specifically, I was putting this out to everyone.
The Dude: I'm glad you like the shirt! And M, thanks for the comments! I think they're pretty nice, too.
-Todd
The Dude: I'm glad you like the shirt! And M, thanks for the comments! I think they're pretty nice, too.
-Todd
- Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Todd's Costume Indy Shirt
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4062
Re: Todd's Costume Indy Shirt
Glad you like the shirt. I'm always interested in color discussions... I had to jump in. The Dude has our latest shirt - it is lighter than our previous shirts, and a slightly different shade. This is one of those deals where reality and fantasy don't reconcile - reality (what the real shirt looked ...
- Thu Jul 12, 2012 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Todd's new boots
- Replies: 217
- Views: 18857
Re: Todd's new boots SHIPPING NOW!!!! !!NEW OFFICIAL PICS!!
Thanks for the field test reports! Valuable info for everyone!
-Todd
-Todd
- Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:23 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Todd's new boots
- Replies: 217
- Views: 18857
Re: Todd's new boots SHIPPING NOW!!!! !!NEW OFFICIAL PICS!!
Actually, the hooks are my one beef with the manufacturer. They are not the ones that were on the samples they supplied. The ones they put on the production boots are more like the Aldens, which I'm sure they thought was what I would have wanted. The hooks on the Aldens seem iffy to start with. The ...
- Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:23 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Todd's new boots
- Replies: 217
- Views: 18857
Re: Todd's new boots SHIPPING NOW!!!! !!NEW OFFICIAL PICS!!
Hey guys! Just wanted to make sure everyone knows that we are not changing the sizes on boot orders anymore, that was just for the preorders. So now if you order a size 10 we will send a size 10 (which is actually like a US size 11). Sorry the sizing thing is confusing, but im trying to make sure e...
- Tue Jul 03, 2012 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Todd's new boots
- Replies: 217
- Views: 18857
Re: Todd's new boots SHIPPING NOW!!!! !!NEW OFFICIAL PICS!!
Hey guys! Just wanted to make sure everyone knows that we are not changing the sizes on boot orders anymore, that was just for the preorders. So now if you order a size 10 we will send a size 10 (which is actually like a US size 11). Sorry the sizing thing is confusing, but im trying to make sure ev...
- Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Todd's new boots
- Replies: 217
- Views: 18857
Re: Todd's new boots to be shipped soon. !!NEW OFFICIAL PIC
I see in the trivia section of the boots page that there is an update indicating that these boots run one size large (i.e., an "11" may actually be a "12") Yes. I wear a 10 1/2 wide and the 9 1/2 fit very nicely. Very comfortable!!! The heels are too dark, but Alden's darken wit...