Club Obi Wan

Plynck

Thanks IB, However, MK seems to be having the same trouble that I am with his lambskin: The fix I prescribed is for stiff collars.....like goat. My new Wested lamb has the Elvis/John Travolta problem too. I wish the collar had more body. I am working on it. I will report back on what happens. I seem...

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This pic is what I am looking for in the way of appearance: http://www.indygear.com/gear/images/patterson_wested1.jpg This touches on a problem that I have been having. Look at the photo referenced above. You can see that the two collar points hang differently. In the photo, the point on the side o...

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Just curious, Michaelson, Do you think that that's the difference between a vegetable or a chrome tanned hide? I seem to remember Peter posting here that the test for chrome is whether it will repel water. I know that it isn't a substitute for applying a weatherproofing, but it may be the difference...

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4. The Pecards "Boot Oil": This is a product that Pecards makes to put on boots and shoes that are used specifically outdoors. It adds waterproofing to leather, and will darken up just about anything it touches. It is NOT for jackets and other finer garments. It is really just to be used ...

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Hi Rick, I also have a horsehide jacket, although it's new. When I first got it, the jacket just repelled both the standard dressing and the jell. I then dosed a rag with the shoe oil and rubbed the jacket down with that a few times. It seemed to open the jacket up to further applications of the jel...

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Dumb Question: What is the difference between "chrome tanned" and "veg tanned"? I have the same question myself. I don't know the first thing about the tanning process, and I'm curious as to whether folks here have a preference as to one method over another. From the sound, it w...

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I'd be happy with that cuff, even without the strap. Also see this cuff, on Aero's Highwayman jacket: http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/images/heavyFQhorse-large.jpg I like the slanted look, but even straight across would be a nice look, too. I just think that a cuff finishes off a jacket. But ther...

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You may want to see this post about some of the things that Peter will or will not do to customize a jacket: http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4311&sid=2765fc3f1087dc5df5bcb0e8df39b9ab Here was Peter's reply to me with respect to cuffs: Sacrilege to put cuffs on a Raiders jacket, it ...

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...my wife and I are expecting baby number 3, and she has had a bit of a thing for D.I.Y. smells this time around Just a word of caution here. You should be careful about breathing in any volatile chemical, especially if children are involved (born or unborn). I don't know of the effects of alcohol...

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schwammy wrote: everybody here wants to be Indy

I don't want to be Indy. People hit him. People shoot at him. People poison him. People drag him under their truck with no regard for his jacket.

I want to be...

A LIONTAMER!

best to all,

plynck

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Anyway, I got the usual $21.18 bill and paid it. Trying to recall the details of when I got my bill (I'm getting old, it was only a month ago): This amount breaks down into $13.68 (estimated) for U.S. Customs, and $7.50 for PBB. Furthermore, they state that the Customs fee is your responsibility no...

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... Wested does indeed make all three jacket styles, which not only involves pocket size (inner AND outer) and length, but collar size too (larger for the LC style)... My recent purchase of a Wested TOD in authentic lamb yielded a collar that I would consider to be closer to LC than a Raiders, so, ...

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That is what I love about a distressed jacket and why brand new ones look liky vinyl in a lot of cases - way too uniform for my liking. Thanks for your reply, rick. I know that I covered this before, but it does bear repeating; this is absolutely no reflection on Wested. I think that Peter is givin...

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ITG,

Really?

I thought that you had a pre-distressed cowhide and were very happy with it.

Am I remembering wrong, or has something changed? I only ask because pre-distressed was going to be my next jacket,

Best to all,

plynck

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Well, it finally came! My Wested authentic lamb TOD, with a few modifications. Okay, it didn’t really take that long, it just felt that way. My comments: Customer care and service: No complaints whatsoever. Received an email from Peter that the order had been received and was being processed. Peter ...

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I can't comment on what solutions or chemicals to use. The usual rule of thumb with any sort of clothing treatment is to try it first on a part of the clothing that no one will see. With respect to the actual removal process: I remember watching an episode of "This Old House" where a carpe...

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Thank you, Peter, for your attention to detail and to your customers.

As I mentioned before, I wouldn't have expected it before next week anyway, so this is right on time for me.

Eagerly awaiting delivery.

Best to all,

plynck

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Thanks for the response, folks. I'm not thrilled about the extra wait, but I'd much rather be patient and get a quality hide from a quality vendor. This is a jacket I intend to have for a while, a little waiting wouldn't be the end of the world, and might be good for one's character :) Best to all, ...

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I ordered mine with some customization toward the end of June, so I wouldn't expect to see it until next week. According to the Wested site: "As each jacket is custom made and not of the shelf we quote a maximum of 21 days to despatch plus 2/3 days delivery on a tracked system which will requir...

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I'm sure that I'm using the wrong terminology; hence the confusion. Here's a photo of what I mean: http://www.indygear.com/gear/jacket.shtml Note that the seam across the back comes across to meet the seams on the arms. Here's a little more discussion on that as one of the modifications requested: h...

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Thanks for posting the movies, zohar. Great idea! It's amazing how much a little movement can reveal about drape and feel of the final product. The movie brings a question to my mind: It appears that the seams of the back panel and the arms don't line up with each other. Is that standard for Flight ...

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For that matter, has anyone ordered the jacket with buckles instead of D-rings or sliders? I posted this question once before, but no takers. Any one this time? :) I notice that the Main Gear section makes reference to this: http://www.indygear.com/gear/jacket.shtml "Side strap buckles Pronged ...

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The most glaring mods I have in mind would be to replace the patch pockets with slash pockets (bye-bye, flaps), and add wrist straps (similar to the side straps) so the cuffs can be cinched tighter when needed. And so I stand revealed as a heretic. :oops: - A.I. Not really. A lot of folks here seem...

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Andy Inna wrote: P.S. I've inquired about Wested hides exclusively because I'm planning on major mods and Wested seems to be the place to go to for that sort of thing.

Care to share what those major mods might be?

Best to all,

plynck

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Well, losing the support group for a few days did wonders for increasing my self reliance :oops: The coating on polished brass is lacquer, and can be removed with lacquer thinner or acetone. Lacquer can be very closely bonded to the brass; also, acetone may evaporate before fully removing the lacque...

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Any ideas how to quickly age brass hardware (zipper and buckles) on a jacket? It happens to be a non-Indy jacket, but perhaps the technique might be of interest to others here if someone could make a recommendation. The hardware is solid brass, and is very shiny. I know a lot of times there is a pro...

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Was it in the Gear section of this site?

http://www.indygear.com/gear/jacket.shtml

Best to all,

plynck

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Has anyone found a place (preferably on-line) where one can find decent shoelaces? Not just for Aldens, but for any somewhat casual shoe. Seems that many or most men's shoes (such as Bass or Dexter) now come with very nice laces. Once they break, good luck finding replacements. Even at the counter, ...

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Something to expect, though....I ordered my second Wested in December. 3 months later, I got a bill from some Customs place for $130.00!!!!!! (Cdn..about $20 US) So expect a bill a little later for customs. This has been my experiences, anyway. That can't be right???!!! CA$130 = US$20? Man, with th...

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The only items with a declared value of $200.00 or more that do not get hit with the duty are GIFTS, or any items that are labeled for use by the MILITARY. Well that clarifies it I will have to sell the jackets for $199. Well, it's either that or send it to us as a gift :) Or else we place our orde...

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Hi folks, Has anyone here ordered the USWings Kangaroo? My niece is turning 18 and graduating from high school. I want to get her a nice gift, and thought of getting her a jacket. I was looking at getting her the 'roo hide (okay, I wanted it for me, but I haven't fit in a small or medium for years :...

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ITG, That's the Texan in you talkin'. Here among God's frozen people, any sandboxes we have are hidden under 3 feet of grey New England dismal misery :) Leightonwill, Sorry. Spell checking is always worth the time :oops: That should have read "Burlap". I'll see if I can go back and edit my...

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I've found acetone in Home Depot, near paint thinners and other solvents.

While we're on the subject, they also have denatured alcohol. Is that the same as the isopropyl alcohol others have suggested here? If not, where would one find that?

Best to all,

plynck

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Thanks Rick, I wasn't at all sure if this was even possible, but I knew that it wouldn't take on the flatter surfaces of the hide. My thought here was to let the Fullers Earth gradually accrete in the crevices and seams over time. I wasn't looking for a dusty jacket, but rather a jacket that had bee...

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Just a few thoughts here on aging and distressing a jacket. I haven't tried this on a jacket, but I do have some experience on using these techniques on furniture, and I imagine that some of the same principles apply. An old trick for putting a patina on a piece of furniture is to use a piece of bur...

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Were there crop circles outside your house the next morning?

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Plynck

Thanks, Michaelson

Your answer was logical and erudite.

And prompt to boot.

Oops, sorry. This isn't the boot forum

Best to all,

plynck

Plynck

Michaelson, If I might impose again... I read a previous post from you which made different recommendations than what I posted above: http://www.indygear.com/community/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2629 1. You recommended using the Jell on goatskin to loosen it up a bit, which I can definitely understand. 2...

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It seems that a lot of time and effort here (at least with some folks) goes into distressing lambskin or goatskin jackets to achieve that timeworn look. Some comparisons have been included, contrasting them with the predistressed cowhide jacket. Many of them favorably to my mind; there are a lot of ...

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Ahh, thank you Michaelson. I'd been searching for this information only within the Jacket forum, oblivious to an entire Forum for Gear Care and Distressing. Distressing, indeed...

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

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And, after visiting the Pecard's site, I am also a bit confused as to which product to use with which hide, and at what age of the hide. After revisiting the Pecard site, it still leaves a little bit of confusion in my mind, but I'll try to call them in the next week or so, and post the answers her...

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My question was mostly to stir up questions, to generate a wish list of what makes the perfect jacket. So I don't think that it is possible to give a wrong answer. Just looking for opinions on a slow evening at home. For example, I've always thought that gold colored (brass) hardware goes best with ...

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I'd be a bit nervous about using the heat, having read here about the "wavy zipper" syndrome, but that's good to know and keep in mind. Inside out sounds like a good idea if it wouldn't hurt the lining. I'm getting my jacket from Vanson Leathers; they are local to me so I visited them and ...

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If the previous post was "Sacrilege" because it enquired about a black jacket, then this post is surely Heresy. What are your specifications for the "Perfect" Jacket? Not a particularly disturbing question, but here is the heresy - Let's leave screen authenticity totally out of t...

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I agree, the look as it comes straight from the manufacturer is not very desirable. I think the usual method of breaking in horsehide like this is to wear it and treat it roughly until that waxy coating is gone.

Best to all,

plynck

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Mike and _, Thanks for taking the time to reply. It's great for starting out, and helps a lot for starting to narrow in on my choices. After revisiting the Pecard site, it still leaves a little bit of confusion in my mind, but I'll try to call them in the next week or so, and post the answers here. ...

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Hi folks, New guy with a typical new guy question here :oops: Thinking of buying a Wested, and I’m a bit confused as to what to go for. Can anyone point me to a post or a thread where different hides are compared and contrasted? Specifically, with regard to color, warmth, strength, aging (distressab...

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You could look here for a longer jacket. The JH model is 3/4 length, belted, in horsehide. http://www.vansonleathers.com/store/horsehide_garments.asp Of course, for that price you could get about 3 Westeds... I ordered the Ike from them (they are local to me) before I found this site and read about ...

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Re: What is this leather?

Re: PBB is at it again!

It's new jacket time all over...

Seams

Or how about buckles?

Re: Thoughts on Wested predistressed cow?

Re: Thoughts on Wested predistressed cow?

Antiquing Brass?

Shoelaces?

Kangaroo?

Patina

Other Predistressed Hides?

Heresy - The "Perfect Jacket"?

Dr. Jacket and Mr. Hide