Thanks, Lauren, for posting the photos for me. I had the whips out this afternoon. They are super! After cracking primarily 8 and 10 foot whips, these 6 footers are tremendously fast. I almost couldn't believe how fast they are. I'm glad I went with 10" handles. The 2 extra inches really make a...

I would be interested, as long as it wasn't to far north in Michigan (driving distance, you know).

Cheers,

Charles

Renderking Fisk wrote:

I just, today, picked up my AeroUSA "barnstormer" flight coat from the Post Office.

They sell leather jackets at your local post office? Awesome!

Now Who's being to literal, Fisk; I thought you understood that items shipped from overseas could be picked up at the Post Office. ;-)

Insofar as outerwear is concerned, I just, today, picked up my AeroUSA "barnstormer" flight coat from the Post Office. It's double breasted and belted, brown leather horsehide, with alpaca wool lining. When I forst tried it on I felt like the "Tin Man", because the leather is so ...

E6, Definately take care if you wash them. I've washed mine twice now and the length shrunk up both times in a cold water wash and hang dry. The waist, oddly enough, didn't appear to change at all, that I noticed. I'll not wash them again, as there is no hem left to alter longer if they shrank again...

I washed mine on wool cycle, cold water wash/rinse, with woolite, then hang dry. The trousers weren't ruined, but the length did shrink up almost 2 inches, resulting in me having to have them re-hemed. I don't think I'll wash them again, as I'm concerned about further shrinkage; there is only 1/2&qu...

Thanks, John, for the photo posting tutorial, it'll really help me out. I got home to late to take any photos, but will take them tomorrow and hopefully get them posted up in the early evening. ;-) Thanks again for such a great hat. I can't wait to show it off at a mini summit were planning in Oct f...

WOW! :clap: is the first thing I have to say. What a wonderful hat this is, and I love it! This is my first custom made hat, and I'm suitably impressed. I've owned alot of different felt hats, from western style to fedoras. Beaver Brand, Stetson, Miller, even DP :oops:, as well as other brands, but ...

Still waiting for mine to arrive. After seeing Mechanic's, the wait is even more unbearable.

THATS IT! What I mean is, Lauren, thats the whip I had in mind that I was discussing with you and Paul when I came up a few weeks ago. 2-3 more months and I should have the scratch saved up to order one. After seeing the photographs, I can hardly wait. Thats one beautiful whip, Ma'am. Hope to see yo...

WPG seems to be very bothered about answering what they consider to be "stupid questions". Their web site as much as indicates that very view point. Maybe so, but I don't see asking for images of products not pictured on their website to be a stupid question. I find that to be common sens...

WPG seems to be very bothered about answering what they consider to be "stupid questions". Their web site as much as indicates that very view point. I'm not knocking their merchandise. Most of the stuff I've purchased from them in the past is OK, but his web site demeanor has alot to be de...

I got mine today. A large. I'm happy with the fit and feel so far. The small through large have a tapered fit in the body. It fits well, but if it shrinks up much it might be to close of a fit. Cold water washes and drip drys only for this baby. It also has the much discussed pen pocket. If it wears...

Howdy All, Just received an e-mail from Todd's that my size large shirt was on its way. I had earlier checked their web site for any updates concerning same. They had taken down the notice that the shirts were being held for Customs inspection, and have also removed "backordered" from all ...

Great! With any luck, maybe I'll get mine in time for the OH/IN/KY Summit being planned for in Sept.

Andy

This past Saturday I attended Annie Oakley Days in Greeneville, Ohio. There were a number of other COW members there as there is alot of whip cracking at this event. I had dressed in my Indy outfit and was whip cracking with the other participants. Meanwhile, my daughter, who was watching from the s...

What a great day I had at AO Days on Sat. the 26th. It was fantastic to meet so many COW members, see so many wonderful whips, not to mention how professionaly those whips are cracked. I've got alot to learn; but with the superb tips and instruction I got from everyone there I don't believe I have a...

I applaud the workmanship and the creativity. Bravo. I also applaud the guts to wear this thing. However, I think people look at us enough just wearing a normal fedora, I can't imagine what kind of looks you get with this. Just an observation and opinion on my part, but with the onset of the more r...

Thanks, Jimmy; I may have to wait and order it later for next summer; I'm on the list for one of Bending Oak's hats at the present time.

Regards,

Charles

Jimmy and Genphideaux,

You've struck upon a great summertime Indy style hat. What a great idea, to meld a felt brim and straw crown together. I think it looks fantastic, IMHO. Jimmy, what does such a hat cost if I wished to order one?

Best regards,

Charles

I would message him through the Ebay message link and tell him to remove the link to your video. If he refuses then I would take it up with the Ebay Trust and Safety Division. They regulate seller practices.

Charles

Hi James,

A very nice looking whip. I've been considering trying nylon. I checked out your website and noticed you only picture bullwhips. Do you also do aussie style stock whips?

Regards,

Charles

Thanks, Nassik, for posting the photos. I've had one of lee's hats on order since early April. After seeing it, I'm more anxious than ever for it to arrive. I spoke with Lee last week, and indeed, he has been having a problem with the ribbon supplier. It didn't sound as if the problem was going to b...

Beautiful whip, Jim! I want it!

Best regards,

Charles

Roger that, Dan; I am planning to come up on the Saturday event day. I'm looking forward to meeting all the COW members in attendance, as well as learning some tips and tricks concerning the bullwhip. I was considering getting into the Saturday morning bullwhip workshop, but am unsure if it is only ...

Any COW members planning to go to Annie Oakley Days in Greeneville, Ohio? If you haven't heard about it, theres going to be quite alot of whip artistry every day of the event, which is 24-27 July. This is a western themed event, but it might be a good opportunity to meet COW members face to face and...

"Kangaroo", 1952, starring Maureen O'Hara, Peter Lawford, and Richard Boone. I recall seeing this movie on TV when I was a kid years ago. It was set in the Australian outback in the late 19th C., and had a pretty vicious bullwhip fight between Boone and Lawford toward the end of the movie....

Outstanding video, Adam. Very informative, as well as entertaining. I really loved the finale.


Charles

Just had to mention that I am the proud owner of not only the 10 foot whip pictured by Cracker earlier in this topic, but also the 8 foot. Both are fantastic. The 8 foot handles like a dream. Clearly, its lighter due to being two feet shorter. Just like the 10 foot it has a very lively feel, and pre...

theinterchange wrote:I chatted with him about 2 weeks ago and he said it'd be about this long for him to get the bodies then he'd start cranking them out to those of us who've ordered.

Randy

Thanks for the intel, Randy. I'm really anxious to get mine, as many others are as well, I suspect.

Charles

My friends, its called panache. The more you have, the better you look.

Has anyone heard when Lee will be shipping any of his new fedoras? I ordered one around 11 April. I'd read that he had trouble with getting an order of the new hat bodies from Beaver Brand. Yes, I know I could call him and ask myself, as he is a very nice man and doesn't mind phone calls. I just hat...

Those are some really nice whips! I can attest to that because I am the proud owner of the 10 foot (who Cracker quoted). How you doing, Jim? I've owned whips of varying quality before, but I guess this was my first acquisition of a seriously well put together whip. I certainly wasn't disappointed. C...