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by Henry Jones Sr.
Tue Oct 22, 2024 2:33 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy pants question for us chubby fellas!
Replies: 2
Views: 209

Re: Indy pants question for us chubby fellas!

You want to look good? Magnoli is worth it. Expensive? How much is looking good worth to you? Don't buy out of a warehouse (that's where they keep artifacts); portly men need individual attention, and Magnoli will always take good care of you.

Sincere regards,


Henry Jones Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:14 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: My $700 TN jacket has a black spot! (Gasp!!!)
Replies: 113
Views: 4875

I had no doubts, and as I keep telling folks, you need to have a little patience. Things can and will eventually work out if you give folks a chance and the time to respond. [-X ;-) I'm glad your Holidays weren't derailed by this. Merry Christmas! HIGH regards! Michaelson Hear, hear! Spend some tim...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:49 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Mink oil instead of Pecards?
Replies: 21
Views: 1182

Yep, use anything but a dressing made from animal byproducts, like mink or neatsfoot oils. Regards! Michaelson So, Michaelson...how does one get oil from a neat's foot? And what exactly is a neat ? :wink: BTW, both Mary(on) and I send our best wishes. Though she may have mentioned it somewhere in h...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: "The Katana" by Lauren Wickline
Replies: 57
Views: 2795

Indy Magnoli wrote:Looks great! I was half-hoping to see an ivory-handled dragon head whip. ;)

Kind regards,
Magnoli

Well, if it were, we would still all have to drool in envy, for as you well know, "There can be only one." Well, alright, maybe two... :wink: .

Regards,

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Thu May 29, 2008 3:17 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: S&W Mark II Hand Ejectors for sale...
Replies: 1
Views: 486

S&W Mark II Hand Ejectors for sale...

I have come upon a firearms source which might be of some interest to some Gearheads with disposable cash (whatever that is).... Collectors Firearms, out of Houston, has posted the following at their site http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/admin/show_inventory.php?catID=5&subcatID=49 (Note that p...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:19 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Fedora
Replies: 26
Views: 1543

You mean they didn't just use one fedora for all three films?! I'm shocked, I tell ya--shocked! :wink: :lol: :roll:

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:22 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector, 2nd Model
Replies: 18
Views: 1533

If I'm not mistaken, that mod looks fairly well like the work of Jack DeVore.... From a Lee Keppler post from almost five years ago: In my opinion, the best person to do the Bapty or Stembridge gun conversion, and lengthen the chamber and trim the ejector star for .45 Colt is Jack DeVore in Flagstaf...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sun Jul 17, 2005 3:25 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: British indy fans- VCR Bill
Replies: 61
Views: 3845

Looks like it. Check this out: http://www.basc.org.uk/content/0610_vcr_bill . Wow.... This website is run by the British Association for Shooting & Conservation (BASC), founded in 1908 as the Wildfowlers’ Association of Great Britain and Ireland, and also incorporating the Gamekeepers’ Associati...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sun Jul 17, 2005 3:13 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Get rid of Mildew?
Replies: 14
Views: 612

I see that's your trademark answer HJSr ;) I found it again in my search. I've got it outside drying after the hand wash. Well, you can't beat the research of the veterans! :wink: I was pointed in that direction when I first started, too! As the site continually updates, occasionally ancient thread...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sat Jul 16, 2005 4:29 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Some observations of hatwearing
Replies: 28
Views: 1234

Dakota Ellison wrote:To each his own.
Indeed. De gustibus non est disputandum.

Regards,

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sat Jul 16, 2005 3:59 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Get rid of Mildew?
Replies: 14
Views: 612

Just Search on " Bag and Stench ". You'll find a variety of methods and philosophies from those who have gone on before... :wink: Read through the threads carefully, and go with what works for you. No real right or wrong answers here, so long as the de-stenching process doesn't disintegrat...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Fri Jul 15, 2005 3:19 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Tell me about the Wested Indy Pants
Replies: 18
Views: 708

Jpevh wrote:$150 :shock: now thats ridiculous for a pair of pants.
I'm sure you've seen it, but here's a cross-reference for comparison. Check the price of these babies(!) :wink:

viewtopic.php?t=13110

Sincere regards,

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Fri Jul 15, 2005 12:59 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy Tough/Checking Account Friendly
Replies: 12
Views: 612

If you can find a pair of Bill's Khaki's, those about the toughest trousers I've come across to date for field wear. Comfortable too! A bit 'pricey', but one of those items you buy and they last and last. Regards! Michaelson The same goes for the Bill's Khaki's shirt in "stone" color. A t...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Wed Jul 13, 2005 3:25 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: WPG in Africa
Replies: 21
Views: 935

Re: WPG in Africa

Hello everyone, new to the board. I just bought a WPG MK VII, for the specific purpose of using it on a three week safari in Africa. My question, do you think it will hold up? Also, since it seems I can't get a TAG strap in time (July 22) will the leather strap that it comes with work in a pinch? T...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:57 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Tale of Two Guns
Replies: 28
Views: 1600

Any difference in stopping power? Indy N. :wink: I'm not sure. I've done a lot of research on the .455 and I haven't been able to find much info. Here is what I can tell you from first hand experience. Since getting my S&W HE a few months ago I've fired about 50 rounds through it. I personally ...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Tue Jul 12, 2005 1:36 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Tale of Two Guns
Replies: 28
Views: 1600

Was there any reasoning for the [RotLA] production team to switch hand guns, or was it a matter of availablity at the time? Or maybe they thought nobody would notice :shock: . Indy N. :wink: Time to reminisce--and to preach to the choir and converted! It's my thought that continuity wasn't absolute...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:12 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Distressing your MK VII... Dog?
Replies: 8
Views: 1260

Indiana_Tone wrote:Image
Actually, that dog looks pre-distressed.... :roll:

Regards,

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:58 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Detailed Gear Lists
Replies: 102
Views: 9463

Like Bufflehead above, I list both screen accurate and close enoughs. Hats Peters Bros. Custom Stetson Original TOD issue (where it all started for me!) Jacket Wested Authentic Lamb Shirts MBA Noel Howard original Raiders style Bill's Khaki Pants MBA Noel Howard original Raiders style Various Docker...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:08 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Need a reputable gunsmith - Webley Help
Replies: 5
Views: 541

Re: Need a reputable gunsmith - Webley Help

Hey all, Anyone know of a reputable gunsmith who can look at my "new" Webley MKVI? Preferably in the southeast, but I won't be choosy if they're good. The hammer lock seems to be kaput and I need to also find a gunsmith I can trust to clean and prep the ol' shooter. It's one of the .45 AC...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Fri May 20, 2005 9:23 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Do you have infos about crackers / poppers??
Replies: 16
Views: 878

Redbeard, I know you're on the other side of the Pond but another option is Paul Stenhouse's great popper-making tutorial on DVD. I.J. I've gotta agree with Indiana Joe here. He offers several different options in terms of cost and materials, and shows you the entire process, which, when you have i...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Thu May 19, 2005 9:29 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: WSP whip has arrived!
Replies: 17
Views: 1702

Antilles: It's your "friend from the barbershop...". It was an unexpected pleasure to meet you the other day. I never expected to have someone come up to me in this town and ask, "Are you a member of COW?" You could have knocked me over with a pocket bullwhip! I've taken a quick ...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Wed May 11, 2005 8:03 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: WooHoo, I finally got it!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 1766

<Doing his best Monty Burns imitation>: Excellent.... :wink:

Congrats again!

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:47 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: WooHoo, I finally got it!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 1766

I've been out of the active gear loop for a while now, but as an occasional visitor, let me say how wonderful it is to see that marvelous revolver of yours! I've owned my own British naval-issue Mk II HE .455 for a couple of years now, and let me add my sentiments that it should stay exactly as it i...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Mon Sep 13, 2004 8:25 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: MKVII, meet your hardcore cousin...
Replies: 28
Views: 3146

Sounds to me like a future wineskin... :wink: . Just leave out the wine and use whiskey! :D

Sincere regards,

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sun Sep 05, 2004 8:10 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Things I keep in my bag
Replies: 43
Views: 2167

My Mk VII usually contains the following: PDA (in an aluminum protective case) Wallet Checkbook Sunglasses (with cleaning cloth--in protective case) Cellphone Eyeglasses (Berkshire Chase with cleaning cloths, screwdriver and additional screws--in protective case) Sunglass/Eyeglass cleaner spray Comp...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Wed Aug 18, 2004 2:07 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Gear for the "Student" Joneses...
Replies: 19
Views: 924

Re: Gear for the "Student" Joneses...

Kentucky Mason wrote:You think they have student loans for Indy Gear?
We could only hope, Kentucky, we could only hope.... :wink:

Sincere regards,

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Tue Aug 17, 2004 11:55 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Keppler Whip Holder
Replies: 6
Views: 414

Are those Hovitos chasing after you again, ITG? Maybe they all want to ask the pretty, fiery Texas girl with a whip for a date! :lol:

Sincere regards,

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Tue Aug 17, 2004 11:47 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Gear for the "Student" Joneses...
Replies: 19
Views: 924

Gear for the "Student" Joneses...

As a Geahead heading back to school (for the first time in ten years!), I was doing a bit of shopping the other day, and found what I think is at least a passable Indy-looking backpack/bookbag at, of all places, Old Navy. The bag comes in Khaki (what I ordered): http://www.oldnavy.com/assets/product...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sat Aug 14, 2004 5:30 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Buffalo Leather
Replies: 13
Views: 910

They're red X's for me... :( . And I wanted to see the nice buffalo.... Can't we see the nice buffalo?

Sincere (but buffaloed by the absence of buffaloes) regards,

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Mon Aug 09, 2004 1:44 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Will Ford benefit from Indy Gear when Indy IV rolls around?
Replies: 9
Views: 620

Wasn't that great?! Bwahahaha! :lol:

Sincere regards,

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Mon Aug 09, 2004 1:38 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Problem with my Smith & Wesson
Replies: 2
Views: 295

Pyro: Did Tip Burns say what might have been causing the mis-rotation of the cylinder? Just wondering, as I'm planning on taking mine out in the next couple of weeks.... I just had mine field cleaned and fire-tested, and everything checked out just fine. But just to be absolutely safe.... Sincere re...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:31 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Will Ford benefit from Indy Gear when Indy IV rolls around?
Replies: 9
Views: 620

If it does happen that peter incorporates changes suggested by members on COW, i think a couple of guys will be quite proud if that happens, Regards Fred Flying indys? enlighten me...... Think summit. Think people being curious about why a bunch of people are dressed up the way they are. Think abou...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sun Aug 08, 2004 3:03 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Will Ford benefit from Indy Gear when Indy IV rolls around?
Replies: 9
Views: 620

Well, if Ford does get to tell about it on Conan, I know a few folks who wouldn't mind auditioning for the Dancing Indys! No, wait, that was Leno.... Ah, well, we could just find our which one and show up! Could this signal a reunion of the Flying Indys? :wink: Sincere regards, Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sat Aug 07, 2004 12:45 pm
Forum: Gear Care & Distressing
Topic: Alden care questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 1259

Re: Alden care questions.

I have a few questions for the long time (and not so long time) Alden owners. Let me see if I can explain this right, without pics: On the Alden heels, there are 3 shims, or spacers, between the actual rubber heel, and the sole. There are 2 light brown spacers, and one dark brown. The dark brown sp...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sat Aug 07, 2004 11:43 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Well, I finished my first whip!
Replies: 33
Views: 1293

You sure about that, Minnesota? :roll:

Sincere Regards,

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Tue Aug 03, 2004 10:26 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Got IT!
Replies: 66
Views: 3316

I presume it would still be fireable if chopped down? Oh, yeah, it'd still be fireable. The standard 262 grain (sometimes 255 grain) .455 load is, in the words of one of the gunsmiths that worked on mine, "a very mild load", and the definitely meant for close quarters work, but I'm still ...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Tue Aug 03, 2004 8:12 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Got IT!
Replies: 66
Views: 3316

There are philosophical, financial, and emotional reasons to consider both paths, as we have all seen. Minnesota and I both got ours about the same time; since then, he went to Jack DeVore to get his modified. I haven't had the resources to do so (which provided a nice comparison a little over a yea...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sat Jul 31, 2004 8:38 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Anyone ever use Dr Scholls inserts in their Aldens???
Replies: 8
Views: 433

I've had a pair of orthotic arch support insoles which I've used in my Aldens right from the day they showed up at my door (a couple of years now...). The boots are extremely comfortable to start with, but with my feet needing a bit of prodding in the arch department, those orthotics are wonderful !...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Wed Jul 28, 2004 7:49 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Has Anyone checked out Bill's Khakis?
Replies: 15
Views: 699

Bill's also makes an "adventure"-style shirt, as well: http://www.billskhakis.com/shop/shirts_khaki_shirt.html . While the shirt doesn't have epaulets, nor pleats running all the way down through both pockets (only on the pockets themselves), its vintage, over-engineered, pre-shrunk 100% c...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Wed Jun 02, 2004 3:31 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: What is the best training source?
Replies: 5
Views: 515

Re: What is the best training source?

Hey guys, I have had a whip for awhile (nothing incredibly special), and want tog et to know how to use it. There are no known whip enthusiat clubs int he area, so I was wondering what the ebst learning sources are? Videos would be helpful. Thanks ! D Hey, AZ! Greetings from two fellow Gearhead Tuc...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Wed May 26, 2004 4:45 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy's Bow Tie?
Replies: 10
Views: 697

Now... where to find a fabric with the right color and pattern? Could a custom-made fabric be ordered from some fabric supplier? Scandinavia: This might well be possible.... :-k I've never thought it through to this extent before. Let me check with some connections in the costuming business. Anyone...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Tue May 25, 2004 6:43 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Indy's Bow Tie?
Replies: 10
Views: 697

If anyone can find the raw material, we could get the folks at Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont ( http://www.beautiesltd.com ) to custom manufacture them for us. They'd be up to $25 each, and require a full yard of fabric each, but according to their catalog: "We'll make any of our basic styles in you...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Mon May 17, 2004 1:32 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: A trip to Swanley
Replies: 28
Views: 2239

Indiana Gus wrote:Too bad there this small strip of sea between me and Wested...
Well, look at it this way: your "pond hop" is a bit shorter than most of ours... :roll: :wink: . Ah, someday....

Sincere regards,

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sun Apr 25, 2004 5:56 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Get Them Replica Guns While Ya Can, UK Gearheads
Replies: 50
Views: 1888

Re: Sad indeed

Sad for those involved and uninvolved alike. The main problem is that you get govenment officials involved that believe to solve these problems, a wide brush of total 'bans' will solve problems, personal and civil rights be darned, and things like the replica gun 'control' is yet another stab at at...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sun Apr 25, 2004 4:27 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: New WPG bags?
Replies: 38
Views: 2017

Hey guys, im thinking of getting a MK bag from whatpriceglory.com, does anyone have one of the NEW bags? Is material quality and workmanship IDENTICAL to the original? I like the darker green color, but im on the fence until i get more opinions and more info on the funky leather strap. Mechinyun: M...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sun Apr 25, 2004 3:53 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Here they are! - Stefan Hills' Wested Shirts & Pants
Replies: 51
Views: 2759

Dakota:

Fear not. I don't think Peter's going anywhere. Just the fact that he's on our side, and listened to us so closely, confirms this for me. December's just around the corner.... :wink: :D

Sincere regards,

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Sun Apr 25, 2004 3:35 pm
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Recommended Lining
Replies: 8
Views: 449

I'd like to add a sixth "affirmative" to the cotton body-satin sleeves option. It works...very well. Go with it! :D

Sincere regards,

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Mon Apr 12, 2004 3:52 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Could a bullwhip support a climber?
Replies: 16
Views: 1113

sab04 wrote:If your joking, then you got me good :lol:
If your serious, then that really *****!!!! I feel for you man! :cry:
-scott
I see you're just meeting Koreana. :wink: :lol:

Sincere regards,

Henry Jones, Sr.
by Henry Jones Sr.
Mon Apr 12, 2004 3:42 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Wested Shirts and Trousers - REVIEW - UPDATED WITH PICS
Replies: 43
Views: 2978

I’m trying to break my charge card of its begging habit. It used to be that I’d just swat him on the nose when I found him sniffing around the Wested site, but when he sees something that he really likes I tend to give in. Pick our battles, eh? Oh, yeah. We've gotta pick our battles carefully... :w...
by Henry Jones Sr.
Mon Apr 12, 2004 3:26 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: How long have you worn your Indy Jacket
Replies: 27
Views: 1342

Re: How long have you worn your Indy Jacket

I read a lot posts in the last month since i got member of indygear and asked myself " How long have you worn your Indy Jacket" . Do you trade ore sell your jacket after some month/years ore have you also a favorite one that you would never sell ore trade . How old is this jacket and what...