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and i see you still have that 1942 satchel with its original cloth strap ha ah !

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IJJTM wrote:Eliasonwhipco on Etsy and Swordguybuilds would be my two recommendations.

thanks for the tip !

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Hi, What is your budget on the whip? I am a whipmaker who specializes in nylon and polycord whips. I can make you one. My page: https://www.facebook.com/Tomek.Kornacki.whipmaker/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Those are the nylon whipmakers I would recommend: nickswhipshop...

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hey indygang

any paracord whip users in here ?

which maker would you recommend ?

thanks !

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i guess Mike at Northwest hats would do that kind of things too

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I´m planning on getting a new Raiders hat and I was wondering how I should size it. I currently have a Penman everyman that´s a size 58, which according to my numerous self-measurements should be my size, but ever since I´ve gotten it, the hat has felt tight on my head. I am not sure if this is com...

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Northwest hats are works of art
I have 3 of them. Awesome hats. Your Raiders is splendid.

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hey there in my experience, the Advintage lids run big i've had a couple of Harrisons, one of which was sized 58 cm and the other one 57 cm i myself am a 58 cm (or ever so slightly less, i have two custom lids made by Mike at Northwest hats and they are made to fit me perfectly at 57,7 cm) the Harri...

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I've never done it with distressed hide before, but I have had great success training collars with water and hand-shaping in the past. My impulse with a predistressed hide would be to attempt to use as little water as possible, which might require a bit of trial and error over several sessions. I m...

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hey ya'll ! been experiencing a little nag with my much beloved Wested Last crusade jacket. the collar doesn't seem to stand as it should. it tends to go flat on my shoulders. my jacket is made of quite thick a nice distressed cowhide, and fits me to a t other than that. so how do you think i could ...

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Mine arrived today. Very well packaged. A little snug for a 7 1/4 so I ordered a hat stretcher on EBay. Fits more like a 7 1/8 so should not be an issue to get a good fit. Most 7 1/4 are slightly large but shrink up after a few wears. pics please !! i once had a raiders Garrison and am starting to ...

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Indyhan, in what way would you mean by saying the turn can be tricky? I always thought it was simple. Maybe the tricky part is getting the precise look you want by just the right amount of turn? Not too much but not too little? in my experience, the turn doesn't work for everyone. It worked fine on...

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Soooo here it is, it just looks off to me. Opinions please..... http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq205/mk1rob/Mobile%20Uploads/20160321_120950.jpg Here it is placed next to my old faithful.... http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq205/mk1rob/Mobile%20Uploads/20160321_121306.jpg This really shows h...

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Was recently complemented for my AB at Disneyland again by someone wearing a Dorfman Pacific. However, that someone tried to boast that he has the official Indiana Jones hat and the same as the one in the movies. Oh, how I wish Disneyland lets you bring a revolver or a whip into the park.... first ...

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I hear what your saying John. When i took this pic the hat had been soaked through and the weight of the water kinda smooshed it. I mean after it dried it tapered a bit and lost some brim break. http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b589/gunner25111/Adventurebilt/957AF82B-CA57-4C5F-937C-F4BA865BFF42_...

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Well i kind of wanted the indy vibe but wanted a lighter color so it goes with more of what i usually wear on a day to day basis. I was hoping to get away from the indy hat comments so i went with a shorter crown and shorter brim sizes but its his indy blok. Fits my face better too imo. I also have...

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Another winner from Mike! http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b589/gunner25111/10986562_991981287480845_1148597619900798123_n_zps5qmbgpyl.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b589/gunner25111/11143482_991981217480852_1080663696555172519_n_...

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Totally agree. Advintage doesn't get that much atention as it should, according to the great hats they do, and they also have many options for different budgets. Besides, Tom is a real gentleman to deal with, and he will really treat you great and customize the hat to make it fit you perfect. plus ...

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Hollowpond wrote:Dark brown. In some lights it looks dark brown, here it looks closer to black. Just like the film ribbon IMHO. It's beautiful stuff!

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once again, real gorgeous hat !
i own three of mike's hats myself and i'm dying to order a fourth one

his hats are amazing

indyhan

gorgeous lid

is this a black or dark Brown ribbon ?

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your skills never fail to amaze me.
what a swell looking hat !
i can't believe what you can achieve with those akubra lids... this one regular or deluxe ?

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https://scontent-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/10435662_964863920215163_6227526890679312749_n.jpg?oh=8d1b92084b149dc64ff74342eaab2eb4&oe=559EF123 ABL, kids DHW gorgeous lid ! is there a significant difference compared to beaver felt heatwise ? (i mean is it so lighter as to be more com...

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hey

it's on many people's mind these days :

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=64139" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Thanks guys. I appreciate it. Looks like I'll keep it and break it in. I can always get a Wested Temple of Doom if I want to get a longer jacket down the road. I was also thinking of getting a Wested Skyfall jacket. ha ! funny ! i'm going down the exact same road ! your Raiders jacket is quite snaz...

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i don't have any henry anymore, but i think one of our fellowmembers does have both Henrys and Harrisons in his lid collection

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i've got a couple of Harrisons myself, but they're the factory made Advintage, not the bespoke lids...
(plus the Harrison is very very VERY similar to the Adventurebilt Henry, i should say

)

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Heyjude7 wrote:im kinda sold! Next stop Advintage Harrison!

any suggestions on sizing? true to size?

Gonna get it open crowned... love to bash my own fed!

open crowned is much more fun

be advised : Harrison runs big (i'm usuallay a 58 cm, my harrison is a 57c m and fits fine)

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Glenville86 wrote:
Funny thing is I cannot really see much if any differences between The AdVintage Harrison and the Adventurebilt Henry except price.

Both hats are good solid lids but if you are looking for one that is more like the movie hat, the Harrison is very good for a factory hat.

same here...

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hey hey hey heyjude (err, might be a few hey too many) have had Fed IV (both versions, regular and deluxe) and have Harrison. The latter wins hands down. On all accounts. Akubra are real nice hats, for a real good price. The Harrison is a notch better. Or two. imho. :TOH: Do you have pics of the tw...

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hey hey hey heyjude (err, might be a few hey too many)

have had Fed IV (both versions, regular and deluxe) and have Harrison. The latter wins hands down. On all accounts. Akubra are real nice hats, for a real good price. The Harrison is a notch better. Or two. imho.

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tedquinton wrote:I'd love to see some pictures.

both hats have been posted by mike at Northwest earlier this month on his facebook page i believe (on dark moss and one regular dark brown indy models)

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Chiliana Jones wrote:
indyhan wrote:
the right place to get drenched
what's this hat, if i may ask ?

It's a Federation IV Deluxe

CJ

looking good !

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The hat got soaked a couple of times during heavy rain while i was in Sri Lanka in december. http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm1/ChilianaJones/SriLanka20141792_zpsdba91199.jpg It's been through lots of heavy weather through the years but it still holds up really well. At least i think so. CJ the...

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Survey says: 24 inch back length! Be sure to request shorter straps. I don't know what Wested is thinking with those super long straps. My Kelso has 7.5" straps and my Nowak Raiders has 6.5" straps. I'd hit that length in the middle and go 7". Anyone else have an opinion on this? yep...

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well, 6.5 years is a long wait for sure
still, that hat is nothing short of stunning !

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erikgunnlugson wrote:I have a hat in the works with Mike And he let me know his wait time is currently 3 months.

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then i guess the word about mike's outstanding work quality has been spreading lately...
best kept secret no more...

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I've said it before on this thread, but I really would recommend Mike to anyone.....Price wise, his hats are exceptional....Even if they were more expensive, they'd be very high on my list of makers...I own a Homburg and it's still one of the most worn hats I have...The quality is on a par with all...

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lantzn wrote:Where is this shop? The site doesn't load.

the shop is in Eugene, Oregon

Mike is a very nice fellow and his hats are top class

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Could be part of it. Also what rabbit felt is that from Winchester. They have more then one. I agree that they get the nod For better but that doesn't mean winchesters is bad, by no means and this isn't a fare comparison. I will be adding them to my line of offerings. Took some time but so busy wit...

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i had been thinking of the steele and jones route, but their fine jacket is a tad more expensive mmm...let's see: Wested ToD: U$D 296,89 + shipping S&J ToD: U$D 299.- + shipping , plus i'd have to pay customs taxes on delivery (unlike wested, steele and jones aren't in Europe...) i'll keep digg...

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So here is something we haven't seen before. Relic in thin brown cow hide. Lovely. This feels much tougher - but lighter! - than the Striated lamb ! Still breaking it in (arrived today) so hasn't formed to my body much yet. http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/calvinbrady123/photo2_zps59819a8b.j...

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yep that's why i spend that much time on COW ! best place to make inquiries about all things indy, hands down. the new tod wested jacket didn't get much publicity so far, though. i had been thinking of the steele and jones route, but their fine jacket is a tad more expensive, plus i'd have to pay cu...

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thanx !

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Hey indygang
I m contemplating ordering a new indy jacket and i have always been partial to the tod version. has anyone purchased the new wested tod jacket ? I d like to have feedback In that regard.
Thanks y'all !

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wow, now that's a fine example of a hero jacket

the fit looks perfect !

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jarhead wrote:In typical "charge the hill" mode, I convinced the wife I also needed a TOD fedora. Ordered one from Northwest Hatters. It will be interesting to do a comparison study. I can hardly wait to get one of them.

lucky you !

did you order a rabbit or a beaver at Worthwest hats ?

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The photo is a little fuzzy, but I think the nap looks to long for an AB or Penman. I'm going to have to say a Garrison. i think garrison doesn't offer indy 4 fedoras, but anything's possible , right ? northwest hats, maybe ? love the color of that felt, anyway (just a tad lighter than your usual i...

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I'd say closer to the original worn in hats we saw in Raiders, as those HJ's were VERY floppy and loose as they were used and abused. This is as 'dress' felt as you can get. Very nice stuff. Regards! M now that's something i think has been overlooked by fans and gear heads : try and get ahold of vi...

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cool pics, Nick !

rather rad jackets !
the brand new wested in 40 really becomes you. nice drape. Thin cowhide seems to be quite nice. How heavy is it ?

and oh, what's that fedora, by the way ?

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