Club Obi Wan

Cabinetman

That's pretty sharp. A bit rustic. A vintage feel. Tasteful. Nice job, "fellow fan".

Cabinetman

binkmeisterRick wrote:Cabinetman wrote:
You know, if Mrs. Bink is anything like Mrs. C...
Well, your wife is a female human, isn't she? Doesn't that count?

bink

Indeed. Carry on.

Cab

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And after I find out how wonderful they really are, it'll be easier to convince my wife when I need to get a new pair one day! :D Thanks, gang! bink You know, if Mrs. Bink is anything like Mrs. C (don't know why she would be, but isn't that the cliche thing to say?), you should just get two pair no...

Cabinetman

When not in stock, I have been told by the SF shop (and read here several times) 12 weeks. You know, I wonder if that's just kind of a disclaimer. Surely it wouldn't always be 12 weeks. When I said you would have to choose for yourself, I just meant that this is such a subjective thing. But, save Mi...

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I agree with you, Cab, to a point. I will always post the weight consideration, as I've read and received in the past comments by folks who ordered, then returned these boots BECAUSE they were heavy, and nobody told them. Sure, they're heavy. They're also work boots with steel shanks. They're SUPPO...

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You must choose to do this for yourself and disregard all things you hear, except for the part about being fitted by someone who knows feet and doesn't just sell shoes. This should almost always work. This is the most important...They're your feet. You know folks, the absolute worst case I can think...

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Michaelson wrote:I'm not going to spin around in circles to try and see if they're open or not. Regards. Michaelson

Not unlike a dog chasing its tail, eh?

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When the poll comes back, I vote rounded.

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Great looking shirt. I especially like the minimalist tag. Wested's tag is very classy, but in my opinion, much too much for a shirt of this weight. Looks itchy. The less tag the better. If what we see is indicative of the WPG tag, that'll be nice. I think the t-shirt makers really have something wi...

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I wouldn't suggest getting the fed too floppy. Because, when you do, you get this: http://www.hertzing.com/indygear/Fedora/observation_brim_deform_extreme.jpg ...I look forward to getting a PBBM or an Optimo one day to really see what can be done. I would imagine that particular weight of felt woul...

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Wow!...uh...Wow. And to think that I thought eating Japanese food was an adventure.

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Neolithic wrote: ...so they would be a good shoe for a workshop, but...

For anyone else that wonders, they are fantastic for this. Really, perfect, for me.

On the traction note, snow is the only underfoot condition that has been questionable in my experience.

Cab

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Also, I have a question about the first pic, with the three pairs of pants. Is the Wested version the pair at the top of the pic, under the other two pairs? Or is it the pair lying on top of the other pairs, on the bottom of the pic? -GCR Looking at the construction (i.e., belt loops placement), We...

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I must admit, the Wested tag on that shirt looks really nice. Very Classic. I agree. You think Peter would be offended if we requested not to have the British flag tag, though? Has nothing to do with the flag. I don't mind that one bit. It's just a lot of tag(s) for a shirt. Again, no offense meant...

Cabinetman

Pants color looks good. Appears to be a nice compromise. Light enough to be LC but still dark enough to be Raiders.

Thanks for posting (for Stefan), Pyro.

Cab

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The info's there, look everywhere....Deep in the bowels of C-OW,
Although you might pull out your hair....Deep in the bowels of C-OW,
Go on and try, it won't hurt much....Deep in the bowels of C-OW,
But you may cry, and cuss and such....Deep in the bowels of C-OW.

Cabinetman

You know, I was was just looking at mine. I have it in lamb (about 6 months old), and while the pleats don't stay "closed" they don't bulge either. My opinion is it is just fine. BUT, for absolute closure, I suppose the elastic band request would be in order for you. Follow Agent5's advice...

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I received, just this week, two pair of flat's from the AldenShop. For the interim (and the Japan trip - I am home now, btw), Mrs. Cab bought me some - actually relatively attractive - round laces at Wal-Mart. They stayed tight, tight, tight walking miles and miles over the last nine days. But I lik...

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One thing is for sure reagrding the screen shot above: Those are brand new boots - at least brand new 1980 boots. Check out that crisp, square heel.

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Hey did you do that just by changing the color of the text to match the background? That's pretty cool. It's like disappearing ink or something. Wait a mintue...I can't find a color to match. How'd you do that? Of course I am off topic... Cab Edit: Oh, I see. But where did you come up with the color...

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The best dates are Bard Valley California, Medjool whole fresh dates. On the package, "Unquestionably the Best." I tell you, it is like eating candy. They are easily bigger than the "Raiders" variety, and do have pits. They're distributed by Western Date Ranches of Yuma, AZ. They...

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James, nice dye job. I, too, like the light stitching.

Lighting makes a huge difference, for sure, on color perception. Your dyed boots in the picture are so very, very close to my untouched boots, which are the post-pumpkin offering. Received around July 1, 2003.

Cab

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http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4395

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I think they're beating a dead horse...

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Your wife is not upset. Maybe disappointed, but it will be short-lived. I would wager that you are feeling far more down about it and having a harder time with it then she is. Let it go. She probably has. Take Flatsy's advice on the jacket inspection. If all is well, then wrap it up nicely, and put ...

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Recall a post of not too long ago of Peter's...Jerry is a man and is on staff there, whereas "G"erry is a woman is handling the majority of the e-mails now.

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Don't sweat Wested. I would bet 100% that it is simply too soon for your tracking number to be recognized. Further, with the holiday, it is difficult to say how Airborne is operating. My first order was never reported to me as having been shipped, much less did I have a tracking number. It arrived 4...

Cabinetman

Not unlike the Energizer Bunny, the sizing issue keeps going and going and going and going...

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Yeah, I'd say that color is right, understanding monitors vary. Compared to the picture I saw on this screen, they are darker in person.

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My other shoes are not only lonely, but they don't feel "right" anymore, save a pair of New Balance tennies that also fit properly. Color - dark brick red/brown; different lighting, different color like most things; darker with moisture Mine have gone untreated since purchased around the f...

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For starters, I recommend lacing them up all the way. Actually, I seem to remember a topic that provided photos that proved that Indy wore his boots not completely laced up. Great boots there Tom! As they say on the Fedora forum; "wear them in good health"! :) :junior: -IJ We're not talki...

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I, also, have done nothing to my boots regarding coloring, conditioning, or weatherproofing. I have worn them since around the first part of July, I think.

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Great acquisition. For starters, I recommend lacing them up all the way. I can't imagine you are getting a proper fit not lacing the ankle. If your strings are too short, get some longer ones. Insoles - I'd say no here. Really, you need to do what is right for your feet as you feel or as a podiatris...

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Lee Keppler - Do a search for Lee's number Prairie Flower Leather Company - www.pflco.com New Braunfels Leather, I believe, too. And, no doubt others. Several buckle choices; do a search; among them, JoAnn Fabrics for less than a buck. For the ready made strap, with buckle, to my knowledge Keppler i...

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

http://www.wested.com/indyjacket/home.html

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Appreciate your efforts.

Take care.

Cabinetman

Those who are selling the DP would be in the clear, would they not?

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Did they send you an all-but-finished hat as a sample (given that it's pounced)?

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That's interesting...and a good clarification. Perhaps Wested will be changing their website sizing chart to reflect this.

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Disney-MGM Adventure Outpost at the IJ Stunt Spectacular. I reblocked it and gave it a center dent.

I couldn't say who made it. Unlike the Dorfman Pacific hats in the adult sizes, this hat had/has no maker tag.

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In my experience (own a Wested, have corresponded with FS), and unless things have changed: FS measures their sleeves as you would for a shirt from the base of the neck, thus yielding a measurement in the "30's" (i.e., 34,35, etc.). Wested measures sleeves from the shoulder seam to the ope...

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Yes to all as you already understand it.

Back length is from base of collar stand.

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IndianaJames wrote:Nice work my friend, best distressed jacket Ive ever seen!

I J

15+ years will do that. Now that is a Michaelson School graduate.

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Yes, but is everyone okay?

Your new search for gear (if not using any of the regular vendors) will be more fun this time around. Not sure what everybody's methods are for building their collections, but isn't the quest and anticipation almost as good as the gear itself?

Cabinetman

Back in the late 80s, when I was in the Army, I carried the same gas mask bag. I wish I still had it for my gear. Where did you find that one? Army/Navy store about 30 miles from me. I think it's called Military Surplus Outlet...anyway, it's a local outfit. I believe I paid $4.99 for it and they ha...

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I like it. But those front pockets are a tad too small :lol: junior Yeah, that's cute. I'm chuckling, too. You know, the pockets were my only real hold up. I hadn't really ever looked at this jacket since I quit wearing it I don't know how many years ago. It was only when I got into dismantling it ...

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Here's a shirt I embellished and dyed for Cabinetgirl... http://pic6.picturetrail.com/VOL154/1006521/2866637/36978399.jpg And a pic of her bag... http://pic6.picturetrail.com/VOL154/1006521/2866637/36978357.jpg And here is some of our stuff together... http://pic6.picturetrail.com/VOL154/1006521/286...

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Some of you may have read I was working on a jacket rebuild for my daughter. Here are the before and after pictures: http://pic6.picturetrail.com/VOL154/1006521/2866637/36978461.jpg http://pic6.picturetrail.com/VOL154/1006521/2866637/36978453.jpg http://pic6.picturetrail.com/VOL154/1006521/2866637/3...

Cabinetman

Count me in, too.

I appreciate your tenacity, Fedora. Looking forward to seeing how all this develops.

Cab

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