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stevemahaffey

Yeah, I know the question is a little vague. I actually emailed you about this a few months ago, John, and you gave the same advice (Brent or Dusty). Ok. My Father-in-Law has an Akubra FedIV that I talked him in to when he got his doctor's orders. I gave it more of a CS bash and he wears it all the ...

stevemahaffey

I really like Brent's, but he is a bit beyond the budget this time. The price and looks of Dusty's F&G are spot-on, but my father-in-law is not completely sold on the 'hard' straw. Any thoughts on Peters Bros, or is there another recommendation I could look towards? Sent from my iPhone using Tap...

stevemahaffey

I am needing to buy a good, dressy straw hat for my father-in-law. I had read reviews on Crease-n-Corral's Fortune and Glory way back when, and also Peter's Bros. Indy Straw, but none of those old threads seem to have pictures any more. Anyone out there have both and mind posting some new pictures, ...

stevemahaffey

Carried my iPad all over Disney in my mk vii and still had plenty of room for a couple bottles of water and a pack of crackers.

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stevemahaffey

The hat you did for John is EXACTLY the hat I want. I have been putting off ordering from you while talking the wife in to it, all the while thinking "I wish that F&G had the same ribbon as my Penman, that would be perfect!". Good to see I was right. Don't know why it never occurred to...

stevemahaffey

I bought 2 of these a few weeks ago and love them. The best part... I signed up for the Cabelas Visa card when I bought them. Turns out when you get the card, you also get $25 worth of store credit, whether you use the card or not, so I just ordered another Large Tall and paid a whole 94¢ for it, sh...

stevemahaffey

If you are talking about the drawing listed on the indygear.com accessories page, it can be found elsewhere on the site (I'm sorry I really don't remember where, but I have a copy of it I can email you if you'd like). If you find that one, then you can print it out at 100% scale. This will take a co...

stevemahaffey

Hmm. $60, huh. That's a bit more than I had hoped for, but it is progress, I guess. Thanks for the update, I will be contacting you for a set soon, I hope.

stevemahaffey

Not really interested in this particular gun, but I am glad to see your relationship with Tanaka growing. Perhaps you will soon be able to get some extra cartridges.

stevemahaffey

Have you had any luck getting some extra "bullets" from Tanaka? I love the gun, but only having 6 shots, and the lengthy reload time, takes the fun down a notch at parties.

stevemahaffey

I think I understand what you mean about the cuffs of your jacket. My Collector's Edition was the same way. At first it was rather uncomfortable, but with a little wear, eventually the cuffs started feeling right. Now, the only problem I have is that if I am wearing heavier clothing under the jacket...

stevemahaffey

Finally arrived the other day! Unfortunately, the sleeves are a bit short, so it is unlikely he will be able to wear it next year, but he loves it anyway! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1736913057636&set=a.1736897857256.96046.1082905657 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=173691401766...

stevemahaffey

I don't know about the adult Legend, but my sons Kids Legend just arrived the other day. I ordered it in late November. When I called Wings a few days after Christmas, they told me that many of their jackets were stuck in customs on their way from the manufacturers, delayed by snow storms. That does...

stevemahaffey

Still patiently waiting for my sons to arrive. I called and wings did tell me that they were out of size Large but that a shipment was waiting in customs being delayed by massive snowfall. Hopefully soon. I directed my son to their website on Christmas and showed it to him, so he knows it is on the ...

stevemahaffey

I don't want to bother Sarge with another email, since I am sure everyone at US Wings is very busy right now, but does anyone here know if there were any supply problems or anything with size Large Kids's Legends? I know they sold out of Mediums earlier in the month, but this thread went cold after ...

stevemahaffey

Thanks for the advice, folks! I'll try to get some pics up this evening so you can better see what has happened. I rubbed some pecards in pretty generously and the jacket did regain ateast some of it's shape but the pleats still seem wrong to me. Is there a safe way to iron leather? It occurs to me ...

stevemahaffey

Hmm. That doesn't sound promising. (I would insert some screaming smilie here, but I don't know how)

stevemahaffey

So is there any re-stretching a shrunken jacket? My AC Hero was not INTENTIONALLY washed, but it did meet with enough water to saturate it. Warm water at that. I did not properly explain to my wife that the fuller's earth would come off with wear. To make things worse, she then tossed it in the drye...

stevemahaffey

Thanks for the clarification! Is this to be a rather permanent COW member price? My wife and I are having a hard time deciding the right size for our sons and daughter.

stevemahaffey

In the interest thread that I believe became this S&W, ( http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=44000&start=50&hilit=brake+fluid ) I believe it is Todd that says: "It is illegal to remove the orange paint. The feds will raid your house and confiscate your weapon. They'll fo...

stevemahaffey

I don't think the pictures quite show the variance in hide or especially the 'antiquing', but maybe you can notice it. The right side of the jacket, overall, has less of an antique look than the left or back, but it is most prominent on the sleeves and collar, I think. I would appreciate any advice ...

stevemahaffey

OK, I'm a little confused now. I emailed Wings asking specifically what was the ordering process for one of these, and what is the COW member pricing, just to make sure I understood everything right before I continue trying to talk my wife into a few of these for our children. The email I got back, ...

stevemahaffey

Just got my returned AC and I think its darker than the 1st one I sent back. But I love it. The look and feel is awesome! \:D/ With flash: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/JimCem99/IMG_5030.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/JimCem99/IMG_5033.jpg On indoor mode: http://i5.photobucket.co...

stevemahaffey

OK. Have one of these in hand now, but need to know where to get extra cartridges. Not the caps, the brass/aluminum cartridges. It takes FOREVER to reload this thing, so I would like to be able to carry a handful of cartridges already loaded up with caps.

stevemahaffey

Joeyeah_right wrote:
Fedora wrote:...Feel free to voice negative comments...
I'd prefer to voice a positive comment and say: Wow!!! That hat looks great!!!

Joe

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I would like to follow that with "Can I have it?"

stevemahaffey

Can someone back this up? Could that really be Todd's S&W?

If not, or even if it is, I would love to hear from anyone who owns Todd's PFC S&W replica. I am very interested in it, but I can't really find many references to it on this board

stevemahaffey

Absolutely gorgeous. The whip work is good, too

stevemahaffey

OK, I don't want to sidetrack this thread, but I just gotta ask while it is on my mind... Real-world, how much handling can a typical (if there is such a thing) hat handle before such a hole is worn/torn in the front. I know this will depend on many factors, and so is probably not a possible questio...

stevemahaffey

My apologies is someone already mentioned it. I have a Horrible Migraine right now and have not read all posts. Did read the first several, though, and see many great ideas from all. It was suggested in one of the first few posts to use a "It's not the years, it's the mileage", but I wonde...

stevemahaffey

OK, so then... By the numbers, can someone (John) give me a rough definition for the many grades of oval-ness? For example canuck's head is only about 14% longer than it is wide (if I am doing my math right), thus being considered round or even round-round oval. What, to a hatter, would be considere...

stevemahaffey

OK. I may be able to find this info here somewhere, but I'd much rather ask to be sure.

How do I order that EXACT hat? (but in my size, of course) I love the way it looks, and have been looking for something to wear this summer when it's just a little too hot for my Penman

stevemahaffey

well that stinks. While I am not really interested at all in the weaponry (for that would only lead me to wanting MANY SA guns that I cannot afford and have no real use for), I have very much enjoyed reading your recent threads concerning all things Jacket and Hat.

stevemahaffey

John, any pics you want, feel free. I can send you higher resolution ones if you like, just let me know.

stevemahaffey

At long last, my Penman has arrived! Well, actually, it arrived a couple of weeks ago, I've just been too busy lately to take any pics (sorry, John). I have been living in the hat, though. I don't believe there has been a day I haven't worn it. Anyway, there's nothing I can really say for the qualit...

stevemahaffey

John called yesterday and told me my hat is on it's way! I'll be sure to post a few pics when I get it.

stevemahaffey

That's part of the problem with me judging for myself how it looks, though. Even with felt strips in the back and on the front 'corners' the hat is still too big and actually Does sit on my ears. Actually, because of my long head, one ear actually slips inside the hat unless I constantly reach up an...

stevemahaffey

A few months ago, I bought a Henry from Oak, and ordered one of his hats. My question is one that I have seen many ask, but few seem to get answers. I'm not asking for anything definitive; everyone has their own taste, but I want to get the collective opinion of COW on matters of crown height and br...

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