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AZ Pete

Aldo my friend no worries :D :D :D @Pete: the cowhide is about 2-2,2mm thick. Not that much difficult to plait. It needs much power for skiving it free hands. As cowhide is weaker than kangaroo hide, and although I cut -as much as possible- the strands dedicated to the end of the whip in the back o...

AZ Pete

Very nice! I like them. What was the weight/thickness of the cowhide that you used? Was it difficult to plait?

Pete

AZ Pete

I just went through this same decision. I have an older Mag bag as well. I still use it daily for work and love it. I have an original MKVII that is getting a bit worn down (due to dry rot, etc...). I am replacing the original bag for a new Mag bag because I have been so happy with my original. I do...

AZ Pete

Looks great! Is it cowhide? If so, what is the hide thickness (4 oz.)?

AZ Pete

I don't have too much gear yet. Only the things that are practical for me and I like. I have a Magnoli Bag that I take to work every day. It is a great all-purpose bag. I also have a vintage MKVII in need of repair so I don't take that around too much. I have had the Mag bag for so long that I rarel...

AZ Pete

Truly spectacular!! I get lost just looking at it let alone plait it. Great work!

AZ Pete

Yes it is from 3M and I'm sure the ones for tennis would work fine but the width might be too thin and you would need to put many side by side and this would reduce the solidity of the butt because in time they might slip around a bit... Better to simply use something that is one inch wide and be d...

AZ Pete

I do occasionally sell lead strips if I have a bunch around. However you can get a square foot of sheet lead pretty cheap here: http://amzn.to/qIhIk9" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(thi...

AZ Pete

Forgive the novice question...but what is the process with this strander?

Rough cut the strands.
Stretch.
Resize.
Taper.
Bevel.
Split.

Just trying to figure out the overall process...

Thanks,

Pete

AZ Pete

Wow...that thing looks like a beast!! Curious how well it tapers. Keep us posted!

Pete

AZ Pete

Just curious...

Where did you purchase your hides? They look very nice.

Pete

AZ Pete

Good Luck, Jon E!

Keep us posted on your progress. I am very curious how it turns out and your overall impression of the kit.

Pete

AZ Pete

I have a replica from Magnoli as well as an original. I use the replica daily for work and the original for vacations, etc... I'm actually on vacation right now and using the original. It has held up good over the past year. Like above the webbing holding the strap rings is starting to wear through....

AZ Pete

I learned from Anthony Delongis's DVD's. They are pretty good.

Pete

AZ Pete

Thanks all. The input is greatly appreciated! Hi AZ Pete, funny I grew up in Chandler, out on Greenfield and Queen Creek. A lot different now than 30 years ago. Hey Whipcracker - I'm sure it has changed a lot over the last 30 years. One thing that hasn't changed is the heat. I'm used to it though. L...

AZ Pete

Hi all - I am close to getting my first pair of Aldens very soon. I have read a lot about them and feel they will be a good investment. Hope they last a long time! My question is about the slipperiness of the soles. I want to these as all-purpose boots. I don't plan to do a lot of serious hiking or ...

AZ Pete

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f204/CORNENVY/My%20Whip%20Collection/4FootMatchedPairLS16Plait.jpg http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f204/CORNENVY/My%20Whip%20Collection/4FootBullwhips16PlaitRedLS.jpg ... Yah, I know nobody likes a solid red whip but I think they look great! Wow...I'm jealous. Th...

AZ Pete

Outside of Halloween or the occasional costume party (of which I am not a big fan, wife will drag me to one here or there), I never wear complete gear. I wear my Penman Beaver CS on weekends and vacations, etc. and carry an MKVII to work. I have a couple of Indy-like safari shirts that I wear as wel...

AZ Pete

I really love my Penman Beaver CS. Never leave home with out it! Don't own too many hats and don't need to...My Penman will be with me for a long, long time and it can take handle whatever I throw at it.

AZ Pete

Thanks all!

Sounds like I have to wait a while unless the Rodiguez's are an option...

Not sure I want to risk it...Might just have to save my pennies and splurge on a pair of Alden's in the very distant future...

AZ Pete

Need some advise here. I have read most all the posts on both types of boots but am still confused as to which to get...Positives and negatives on both... As much as I would love a pair of Aldens, that is just not going to happen at around $400. Just can't justify it... However, at around $100 there...

AZ Pete

Wow...I really like that hat!! Nice work.

Pete

AZ Pete

My suggestion is this, if you can afford it, place an order with John penman and get on his waiting list. As far as I know, and please correct me if I am wrong Bending Oak, but you get on the list and don't pay until your fedora is ready to be made. This gets the process started. Then turn around a...

AZ Pete

Good luck, TD235! There are not many stores out there that sell a variety of hats. I don't think there is a big enough market to sustain a brick and mortar store. Down here in AZ there are a lot of cowboy hats. That's about it. I know of one guy that makes custom hats but that is few and far between...

AZ Pete

You will get comments. It is that simple. Who cares. As said above it is your confidence and how you react to comments that matter. I recently went on a family trip to Hawaii and, of course, wore my Fed IV. On the airplane I had an older lady (probably late seventies) stop as she was passing me, loo...

AZ Pete

Michaelson wrote:I've put blue loctite on mine as well.

Regards! Michaelson

Good idea! I lost a few Chicago screws already. Is loctite something that is available at hardware stores?

AZ Pete

Good pick! Great hat (probably one of the best for the price) and great service from Hats Direct. Have fun with it. I guarantee you will be for a custom down the road.

AZ Pete

I love this whip! That will be the one I get next!!! Love the thicker thong!

AZ Pete

Name it...Basically anything that fits. Currently, I am carrying the following: Eye drops and Chapstick (fit nice in the little pouch) Wallet Small 1st aid kit Comb iPod and iPod Touch iPod earbuds iPod Car Stereo connection Vehicle Registration Book Notebook Pens Kleenex Gun Water bottle Multi Tool...

AZ Pete

MKVII. Use it daily (Mag reproduction). My original goes out with me occasionally. Second would be my Fed IV. However that will soon be sidelined when I get my Penman LC. $\:D/$

AZ Pete

Texan Scott wrote:You pulled the right trigger! Once it arrives, feel free to 'Post 'em Up' in our infamous thread.

Absolutely!

AZ Pete

Thanks all! Yes, the wait will be agonizing. However, just knowing that I will be getting such a great hat will make it all worth while. It's funny but one of the most difficult part of the decision was picking a particular style. Went back and forth...Raiders with turn, Raiders without turn, LC, To...

AZ Pete

Well...I finally did it... After a year with my Fed IV I decided to go ahead and order up a Penman LC (beaver). Love the Fed IV but the wire reed in the sweatband has started to kink and become a bit uncomfortable. I know, I know...Pretty flimsy justification, but needed something to give me the kic...

AZ Pete

Hollowpond wrote:Dirtied this one up by working on my kids treehouse. Alternating between this hat,John refurbed this one for me into a Cowboy With No Name hat, and my Penman LC (pictures of me in that one all dirtified are forthcoming).

Travis

Let's see the Penman LC!

AZ Pete

Thanks for all the advise! Did you start this thread because you don't want to bash your own hat for fear of ruining it? Well, I did bash my Fed IV and like it. However, I am going for a really well done bash and not sure I trust my own hands to do the work. Thus the reason for this thread. Thanks a...

AZ Pete

Hi -

I am hoping to order a Penman in the not so distant future. I am just curious if most Penman owners did their own bashing. Is the Penman beaver felt easy to bash? Does it require steam or can you dry bash it?

Thanks for the help!

Pete

AZ Pete

Hi all -

Excuse my ignorance on this subject. I am pretty new to fur felt hats. I have been seeing a lot of people mention in posts that the felt is alive. I am a little confused on this subject. What exactly does that mean?

Thanks!

Pete

AZ Pete

Mitch -

I enjoyed the pictures. As you said, if you don't want to look at them, don't click on the links. The pictures are a big reason this forum is so helpful in making purchase decisions. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us!

Regards,

Pete

AZ Pete

I've only had my Fed IV for a few weeks. I wear it on the weekends with shorts and T's/polos/etc... Yes, shorts...but they are nice shorts

Pete

AZ Pete

For anyone that's in two minds whether to buy one or not, all I can say is.. DO IT!!! I agree, Darthbish! I received my Fed IV a couple of weeks ago and just love it. I hesitated at first but took the plunge and am very happy with the hat. I would do it again in a heartbeat... By the way, the hat o...

AZ Pete

I think the Federations will be a tad hotter than others with the plastic cap in the liner I think you hit the nail on the head, Randy. I believe the plastic cap has a lot to do with the heat trap as well. I took my liner out this week because it was just too hot with it in. However, I really like ...

AZ Pete

Well after about a week and a half of Fed IV ownership, the liner came out today. I really hesitated as I like the look of the liner. However, as Michaelson said, it is too dang hot to have it in during the summer months. Besides, who really looks inside the hat anyway. The liner came out without is...

AZ Pete

Hi all! I received my Fed IV this past weekend. I immediately bashed it and absolutely love the hat!!! Now, I know you are not supposed to pick up or remove the hat by the pinch - at least that is what I read. Really, I cannot help but do that. It seems so natural. I don't squeeze the pinch or anyth...

AZ Pete

Now...where's my Stormtrooper helmet, I'm of fto the supermarket? Ha! That was great!!! If you are going to wear Indy gear in public you are going to get comments (just like many have said already). You will also get non-Indy related comments like the cowboy hat thing. Because fedoras are not reall...

AZ Pete

That depends. I don't believe the Akubra is top glued, but I wouldn't swear to that either. It's been a long time since I pulled one out of a Fed. You'll find a small line of glue on the sides and front under the sweat band. Just lightly pull it and it will pull loose, then put the sweat band back ...

AZ Pete

Hey Luke - Let me know how it goes taking the liner out. I am tempted to do the same as I definitely want a little circulation on the dome in the summer months. Because I'm in Arizona, I will likely keep the liner out year round. Also (to all), is the liner attached to the top of the hat as well or ...

AZ Pete

I just purchased a Fed IV (Standard). It is my first fedora and I'm excited to get it. I have read many posts about these hats and am happy with the decision. It sounds like a great hat. However, one thing that concerns me a little is the plastic in the lining. I live in Arizona and don't want to to...

AZ Pete

Hey Pete! I live in Mesa. I have a Christy's in regular old Sable. I also have a Deluxe Fed I've had for many years. I have to assume the Fed is tougher (I haven't really ever tried to put the Christy's through the paces), but its color is not my favorite in terms of screen accuracy. Thanks, Havers...

AZ Pete

I'm ordering one tonight when I get home. Ron emailed me yesterday and said they can ship same day if the order is placed before 3pm (Australia). USPS is running 5-7 days at the moment.

AZ Pete

So i understand what you guys are saying . One question i have is why you want the exact things indy has . Why not be unique Well, I would agree on some levels. Unique is great. In fact, my first whip was from Bernie, a 7ft 12" handle 16 plait whip, not the traditional Indy whip. However, I do...

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