Club Obi Wan

JeffB

Just checked out the Pecard site. I'm overwhelmed with the variety of products. I have two hats, a 4 yr old Adventurbilt and a 73 yr old Dobbs which has a thin, but still supple sweat band. Which would work for these?

JeffB

I am in the middle of the first belly on my nylon whip. I somehow managed to drop from 8 to 6 and have it look decent. I cannot figure out how to drop from 6 to 4. I have 3 strands on either side and I have been going U2, O1. I know the final result of dropping to 4 is U1, O1, but which strands get ...

JeffB

Thanks, Yes, I jammed the BBs into standard 550 paracord. It took about 3 hours, but I did it while watching a movie so it wasn't too bad. The first dozen or so I did by hand and it was really slow. For the rest I got them into the cord, then clipped a ball point pen over the cord and use it to slid...

JeffB

Thanks for all the suggestions. I ended up using a BB loaded paracord core. I am making a 7ft whip for my son. 8" spike with a BB core going out about 42". 8 plait first belly and plan on running it out to about 4.25'. Once that's done, I plan on a 12 plait belly out to 5.5' then the final...

JeffB

OK, I'm getting ready to start making my first nylon whip and I have a few questions. I plan on using a BB loaded core. Most of the tutorials I have seen use multiple ball chain cores of different length to get some tapered weight, or they use electrical cord and drop out wires to get the taper. The...

JeffB

I'm getting ready to make my first nylon whip and also had concerns of tape breaking down over time. Has anyone used heat shring tubing instead of tape? kwad - With your binding, is it bound with gaps between the sinew so you can see the plaiting underneath? Or is it continuous binding so the plaiti...

JeffB

Very nice. When its time to buy my first whip, thats what I will get.

JeffB

Anyone in the Seattle / Tacoma area have a whip I could borrow for halloween. So far, I'll be wearing my AB hat, Wested custom goatskin, WPG shirt, Eddie Bauer close enough pants and my Todd's bag. All I'm missing is a suitable whip. My son has one of the sound FX whips that I could use in a pinch, ...

JeffB

So I've decided I finally need a whip to add to my Indy experience. I live in Seattle and want something that will hold up well to being cracked over concrete, gravel, dirt, whatever and hold up in the weather. From what I've read, nylon would be the way to go. So Where can I find a good nylon whip?...

JeffB

Nice collection. Which one's your favorite?

JeffB

Tomek, whats your lead time for a 10ft Indy style?

JeffB

I'm pretty sure Steve said the Raiders hats would be expedited as well.... That wouldn't surprise me. I had originally ordered a CS hat, but switched to a Raiders hat once Steve announced his "final" raiders block. My hat went on the block shortly after I switched. I also wouldn't be surp...

JeffB

Looks nice. I like the idea of nylon whips. I have a few questions for you. How long have you been making whips? How do they hold up to frequent use?

JeffB

Thanks, thats what I wanted to hear.

I started questioning the durability when I saw posts called "strongest and toughest hide..."

JeffB

I am looking to get my first Indy jacket and am drawn to the Todd's Standard due to price and accuracy.

My question is: Will this hold up to daily wear? I mean I don't plan on getting dragged behind a truck or anything, just daily wear to the office, errands, out on the town, etc.

Thanks

JeffB

whipwarrior wrote:YES!!!

I guess I'm in the minority, because I actually prefer the Staff of Ra liner. I lucked out and got it in my hat I ordered early Dec 07.

JeffB

I received mine on July 14th, 2009. I ordered the first week of December 2007 and the size is 22 3/4". I got one of the first hats off the "final Raiders block".

JeffB

I just got my AB earlier this week and snapped this pic for you all. The hat was made on Steve's newest and latest Raiders block and bashed with a generic Raiders bash. I am quite happy with it and it fits perfectly. For those wondering I ordered the first week of December 2007 and the size is 22 3/...

JeffB

For your white one, try Art Fawcett.

JeffB

Just for the record, Steve, I'll take mine floppy.

JeffB

Thanks for the info, Steve. I sent you an email about changing to a Raiders style for my Dec 07 order.

JeffB

Steve, does this mean that all the Raiders orders that you have will be made with this final block shape?

Maybe I should switch my order back to Raiders from CS.

JeffB

Wifey's a little ticked about it to boot: "You need to get your $260 back! This ******* ridiculous!" Not going that far, I understand he's had a lot on his plate the last year and a half, but still... Wow, I heard the exact same thing from my wife last night. I figured I've already waited...

JeffB

We all have known about his turn around time. Thats not entirely true. His turn around time has changed over time. I ordered mine early December 07 and was told a 6 month lead time at that point. Several months ago, it was accepted that his lead time was 12 months. Now it seems to be accepted that ...

JeffB

Too funny, Brad. Thats where I got most of my information. You wrote that right around the time I picked up my Dobbs. In fact you answered a lot of my questions about my Dobbs.

JeffB

I'm not a big fan of bound edges either, but have to agree with Fedora. The Cavanaugh edge is pretty sharp. I picked up a vintage Dobbs with a Cavanaugh edge about a year ago and didn't know too much at the time about different edge treatments. Its amazing the amount of work that goes into it. My un...

JeffB

Thanks, Barcelona, sent you a PM.

JeffB

Barcelona, Do you have any more pics of that one? Maybe of the liner?

JeffB

Tremolo wrote:JeffB, that hat looks great! How wide is the ribbon?

Just measured the ribbon and it is 1-15/16" or 50mm. Here is another pic on my goofy head.

JeffB

Here is a pic that kind of shows the Cavanaugh edge on my vintage Dobbs.

JeffB

I would keep an eye out for a vintage Dobbs or Cavanaugh hat. I was in a restaurant just last night that had a Casablanca poster and noticed that Bogarts hat looked like it had a Cavanaugh edge on it.

JeffB

OK, I'm starting to get a bit antsy now. Next week will be one year. Never thought it would be this long.

JeffB

This may not be the answer you are looking for, but try ebay for vintage fedoras. I picked up this one several months back for $25. Its a 70 year old Dobbs. Fur felt, Cavanaugh edge, and extremely soft felt.

JeffB

whipwarrior wrote:Yay!!!

Looks like a Christmas delivery may be possible for you after all. Mine's a 7 1/8 so I may not be so lucky.

JeffB

I have a vintage dobbs hat that I am interested in getting re-blocked. What all happens when you get a hat re-blocked? Does the ribbong get taken off? Does the sweatband and liner come out? If so, are they usually replaced or just cleaned up and put back in?

Thanks

JeffB

whipwarrior wrote:
Me too, whipwarrior. I wonder if we will get them before Christmas?
That would be nice, but don't hold your breath. Quality work takes time, and Steve has a LOT of quality work ahead of him! ;-)

I know, just wishful thinking.

JeffB

I picked up a vintage (early 40's) Dobbs earlier this year and it is extremely soft. For the most part it holds its shape, but it is quite easy to modify. I'm sure some of it has to do with it being 70 years old, but I am pretty sure the hats of the day were made with less stiffener.

JeffB

Me too, whipwarrior. I wonder if we will get them before Christmas?

JeffB

You should get it pretty quickly. They already shipped out the backorders.

JeffB

I just got my shipping notice, too.

JeffB

Hey, I called on Friday, too and got the same response. Hopefully it ships soon. This was supposed to be a birthday present for my son, but that was a few weeks ago now.

JeffB

Todd's ships things quickly. The straps for the bags have been backordered for a while, but they should be shipping soon. I also ordered mine on the 2nd and haven't got a shipping notice yet. Hopefully tomorrow.

JeffB

I ordered the bag, 65" strap and a hat stretcher. When I called a few days ago, the lady said the only thing holding up the order was the buckle for the strap.

I'll call again on Monday and check to see if it shipped.

JeffB

Thats great, Piers. I still don't understand why yours was shipped and mine was backordered when I ordered a few days before you. I am glad yours arrived quickly.

JeffB

I am going out of town on business for a few months in September. I am hoping my December 07 order shows up before I leave, but we'll see.

JeffB

I just got off the phone with someone at Todd's and they said they are waiting on buckles for the straps from the platers. They expected them in this week and back orders should be shipped out within a week or so.

JeffB

A few weeks ago I ordered a bag with strap and a hat stretcher from Todd's and the shipping was only $10.

JeffB

That looks great. I just ordered one of Todd's bags for my 6 year old and I think it will be a little big on him. I didn't even think to make my own smaller one. Cool idea.

JeffB

I ordered mine on June 5th and haven't heard anything other than the confirmation email. Any idea how long the backorder on the straps is?

JeffB

I'm going to guess a vintage hat that is new to you.

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