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Jack Flanders

Texan Scott wrote:Jack,

When you say, a "jacket more to your liking" what do you mean? ToD, Raiders, or other?

I've come to the conclusion what I have is too big.

Jack Flanders

ok experts, based on the raiders and LC wested offers now, does the LC offer more arm/chest room in the same size? example- do you think a 44 LC would have more room than a 44 raiders? In my experience an LC will have more room bar none, it's a roomier cut. The Raiders is a slimmer cut in general. ...

Jack Flanders

ok experts, based on the raiders and LC wested offers now, does the LC offer more arm/chest room in the same size?

example- do you think a 44 LC would have more room than a 44 raiders?

Jack Flanders

I own a 46 ToD horse hide and will soon be selling it so I can move on to a jacket that's more to my liking. I received the sizing chart from Wested for their standard sized jackets and was noticing the measurements for back and arm length to be somewhat generous. Example- the 46 back length shows 2...

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I got the book today after ordering it on 5/25 or so. I’m not posting pics so I’ll describe: it’s actually not laminated so I won’t do any sanding. The paper is unlined. The red binding is a kind of fabric tape, which I think is cool. The cover is about the same shade as a paper grocery bag, maybe a...

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The organize.com thing has a laminated craft paper cover. I'm sure a light sanding will take care of that.

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This might work!:
http://www.organize.com/tagnotekeepers- ... g-reg.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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This might help folks who might've been curious about the older style LLBean Engineer boots. I asked this question through the Chippewa site: "You used to make a version of the Engineer Boot for LLBean that was made of very robust, stiff leather and now make a version which they call the Katahd...

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http://winnperry.com/updates/alden-workman-oxford/

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I used to own the Aldens but I never wore them, the LL boots are functional AND cool.

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Check these out: http://www.pirclothingco.com

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Dear The Fedora Guy, Despite my tenure as a member of this site, I still do more lurking than posting. I have been a gearhead for a while and I have come to the realization that the Aldens hold no further fascination for me- I've been to the mountain top so to speak. I've owned a pair for a while no...

Jack Flanders

This may be heresy, but metal parts may dissuade people from taking them on planes.

Jack Flanders

About 4 years ago I said I would never buy the leather, so I opted for the cotton raiders jacket. Soon after that I found that I simply had to have the leather version so I decided on the 44R goat. Someone mentioned that it had a rubbery feel to it and I have to agree. Not long after that I rediscov...

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Thanks guys. I'm getting ready to get another wested and I noticed they don't make the goat anymore.

Does anyone know how the cow and horse compare to the goat? (Aside from the fact that one can run faster than the others.)

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What's the thickest hide they offer now? The Horse?

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An oxford version of the engineer boot would be cool. You know, with the durable sole and all.

Jack Flanders

Thanks, I wasn't looking for a vintage piece, rather, a currently produced shoe.

Jack Flanders

I've done the requisite searching through posts before submitting this, but has anyone found an alden-like shoe (not boot) or at least a classic looking period shoe?

Jack Flanders

Every once in a while I let my hobbies influence my purchases, this time was no exception. I just bought these pants through Sierra Trading post for 25USD, list is 40USD: http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=10051&productId=73437&langId...

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Set aside the fact that different hats were used in the making of the movies. Are we to assume that Indy only had one hat? Or that he had a hat for civilization and one for adventure? I don't remember seeing him travel with any hat boxes.

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From the era, probably nothing to do with the movies, but very interesting nonetheless:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinel_knife

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In my opinion, Todd's gloves are the closest that I've seen (he switches the fabric on the cuffs with a more accurate color as well). But if you don't have a preference for cuff color, barring a non-earth tone, then you might try asking Todd nicely if you can buy unaltered gloves for less than what ...

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Wow! I remember when I started this post- back before I became a full-time "lurker" (not to be confused with "Morlock") or, one who reads but rarely posts. I've had a safety razor with double-edged blades for years, and it's a killer. The only time I used it was when I shaved my ...

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I bought the darkbrown goat, it looks dark indoors, but is a nice brown outside. Get a goat, I did. Man this thing smells good!

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The Akubra sweatbands will shrink to fit your head size. I am told, that is one reason the hats seems to run large for a given hat size....I refuse to use the strips....The heat and moisture used in the lampshade technique just speeds up the inevitable. I'd rather not use the strips either. But my ...

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Report: Received replacement lid two days ago. Now have a 58cm ilo 59cm. Ever so slightyly too big, but 57 would have been ever so slightyly too small. Foam works wonders. Hard to type and spelklk correctly while looking at self in mirror.

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Neat-o! Saddle soap is good then? Hooray! Think I'll give it a whirl! Hey, this site is worth every penny! <sound of crickets drowned out by sound of tumbleweeds>

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Too right!
(Though some may disagree, but I'm not allowing THEM to read this thread through sheer force of will!)
...I settled on this one last night, the burg that is...
http://store1.yimg.com/I/tiebar2_1869_96106247

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Looking for bow tie though.

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Looking for something red/burgundyish. Wasn't there a red/burgundyish one in Raiders too-- in the beginning?

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So I'm going to a trade show and I have to wear a suit. I thought it would be fun to wear a bow tie, but not just any bow tie. That's right, I'm looking for a cheap 'close enough' to any of the non-dress bow ties Indy wore. I'm working from some bad photo references, but here's what I have so far: h...

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You Peruvians...always oerdressing for the wrong occasions.

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I got the hat, but alas, it was just 1 cm too big, so back it goes. And just in time for everyone's favorite holiday...so sad. Oh well.

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Minnesota Jones wrote:Remember the new Federations are already dimensionally cut

Good to know. <puts down scissors>

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The new politically correct sport: hat-bashing.
Nobody ever went to jail for bashing an innocent hat.

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I bought the basic Akubra Federation from hatsdirect.

Jack Flanders

I BOUGHT A FREAKIN' HAT! In the immortal words of Christopher Walken, "Wowie-wow-wow!" You know, airmail was just a couple of bucks more, to it'll be here in 5-10 days. I bought a close-enough a while ago that I steamed to near-perfection, that means I know how to do it. I can't wait to wa...

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Renderking Fisk wrote:The more you wear your fedora, the more you'll wear your fedora.

Now who could argue with that? Thanks fellas!

Jack Flanders

So I'm lookin at the federation from hatsdirect and have sized my head, it's between a 58 and 59...cm, thank you very much. I've never bought a hat like this before- so should I go with the 58 or 59? I don't expect to be on horseback or shot from a cannon...

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Wow, so far 20 people think it's a good idea to invest in a hat. Most people picked the first yes, while far fewer picked the second yes, quite revealing if you ask me. Says to me that, if given a choice, most people would pick 'yes' over 'yes'.

Jack Flanders

But I feel myself slipping. I think it's hat time.

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I bought a basic holster from Todd, very nice, very sturdy.

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I said it before and I'll say it again. If you want your jacket to get there sooner, STAY AWAY FROM THIS SITE.

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I personally did this recently to my llbean shirt. I have a sewing machine, AND know how to use it. It's not difficult matching fabric either. I'm quite happy with the results.

Jack Flanders

My advice for getting through the wait?
DO NOT FREQUENT THIS SITE.
It will only make it worse, I suggest another hobby for at least a month.

Jack Flanders

Forrest_Bell wrote:First off, this is my first post and I want to thank everyone for a new addiction

I have the paratrooper bag and the messenger bag on these pages, they are not laptop material, they are floppy canvas bags, you'll probably want something stiffer.
By the way, you're hooked.

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No idea, but am looking for a buckle by itself, the closest I've seen so far is this,

but can't find out if it's in stock.
http://www.acornbeltbuckles.co.uk/bplain.htm

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Nice shirt, I have one, but, uh, need another...in case the one I have springs a leak. Dang, for some reason the picture didn't display for me on that site. It's the "tan" one, right?

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I bought the wpg shirt but am returning it. I washed it the day that I received it and when I took it out of the dryer I noticed that the stitching at the top of the pleat had torn out (I didn’t like the pleat anyway) so I'm returning it. I'm not very impressed with it's construction either- against...

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shoes, not boots

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Dear Abbey,

I said I would stop with the jacket

I would like to add

Re: Laptop Bag

Has this happened to you?