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Pyroxene

I have always been intrigued by a nylon whip.

Cheers,
Pyr.

Pyroxene

Wow!

That's amazing. I use to OWN a pair (gave them away long time ago) and didn't recognize them. The color looks really good. Mine were a more light orange-tan color and I could never really get them to that Alden brown.

Good to see the color has improved.

Cheers,
Pyr.

Pyroxene

Hey all! Long time, no post. I was watching TV last night and a Nationwide ad came on and had a little girl running around in what appears to be Alden 405s. However, upon closer examination there are only three speed laces and not four. https://i.imgur.com/bM2wtnQl.jpg The laces seem correct and the...

Pyroxene

Adding to what has already been said, here is an excerpt from http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=1&p=87234#p87234" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; that I wrote many years back looking at it all in great detail. This was before Blu-Ray but as I watch Raiders in high d...

Pyroxene

Is it safe to where and sweat in this hat? Yes. Mercury was just used to get the finish. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_hatter_disease Wikipedia says "In the United States, the mercury-based process continued to be adopted until as late as 1941, when it was abandoned mainly due to the wartim...

Pyroxene

Is there a rule against resurrecting old threads? Long time, no post. I was trying on some old hats this evening and decided to snap a few pics. (Not of me but the hats.) I realized I hadn't photographed my Mercury Indy in over 10 years. http://6578ae949f6b6be2470e-6d0341d08ebb6765941806beabd6fc07.r...

Pyroxene

THANK you, Bill! I've been looking for that picture. Do you recall the year! That's one of the very first 'official' Indyfan summits that ever took place.....Peters Brothers Hat Shop. Regards! Michaelson The year was 2002. (Has it really been THAT long!?!) Here are a few more photos from the event....

Pyroxene

So sad to see him go. One of the nicest men I ever met.

Goodbye, Joe Sr.

Pyr.

Pyroxene

Steve and Marc are to thank for that. I remember trying to reverse engineer the hat block that would give us the correct shape. We knew the block had to be a certain height but also where the curve started on the block. If it was too low the sides would taper. Too short and you couldn't get the crea...

Pyroxene

Adding this link to the collective database. I haven't purchased anything from them but what they do offer appears to be very nice.

http://www.derek-rose.com

Pyroxene

See, I post something about how I have declared myself done with HJs then I see your hat. Now, I'm having second thoughts....somebody talk me down.

Nice hat.

Pyroxene

I am coming to this thread late too. I had to do a double take to make sure I read the title correctly. I wish I could have known Walt more. He was so very friendly in person. Here is a YouTube link to Walt's instructional video on how to set and attack a popper. This was shot at an IndyGear summit....

Pyroxene

I just realized I had not shared the visit here. My wife and I were at the shop in Oct 2008. We had a wonderful visit. It was nice to finally meet Mr. Morgan. Everyone there was very friendly. I already own a 10ft so I wasn't in the market for a whip. I did get some really nice leather gloves and An...

Pyroxene

To me, it is high time we let HJ die...To me, this is liberating in a manner of speaking. I no longer find the name "HJ" as mystical as I did years ago. Agreed 100% Thanks, Steve for bringing this up. When I was going through my hat making process, I found more disappointment than satisfa...

Pyroxene

The funny thing is Stetson, at one time, made beautiful hats. They had the correct crown height and shape. This is a fedora I purchased on Ebay but turned out to be the wrong size so I gave it away. http://www.hertzing.com/IndyGear/Fedora/freehat/Dsc02066.jpg What bink says makes sense now looking b...

Pyroxene

Lee Keppler wrote:I guess 've learned a few things in 35 years of marrage.

Ha. I like that one.

[Pyr writes this idea in his notepad.]

Pyroxene

Swamp wrote:Had one on order since the middle of March (14th). Getting a little frustrated that it is not yet been shipped. Will post when it arrives. I went for the KotCS bash.

I would suggest calling and talke to Joe Sr. He can probably give you an update.

Pyr.

Pyroxene

Here's the hat I wear in the summer times. This is an Indiana Jones Inspired Hat that I commissioned from Robert Weber of Panama Hatworks of Montecristi. It took 5 months to complete and ship to me. http://www.hertzing.com/IndyGear/Fedora/monticristi_left.jpg http://www.hertzing.com/IndyGear/Fedora/...

Pyroxene

Must have been even before my time. I don't remember anyone having a collection like that.

Pyroxene

Indiana Texas-girl wrote:Hey what's happened to Pyroxene? I haven't seen him around in a looooooong time.

I have been SOOOOO busy. I feel I owe so many people here explainations to the question, "So, where you been?"

Thanks for thinking of me.

Pyroxene

starks_6 wrote:I also think he was meant to carry a second gun...if not he would have been throwing rocks!!!...

Exactly. Start off with 6 shots in the revolver then switch to your semi-auto for 13-15-17 shots depending on the magazine.

Pyroxene

The external leaf spring on the right side of mine just popped off one day. The cylinder of mine is very wobbly too. I just keep it oiled and clean. That's about all you can do for them.

Pyroxene

It doesn't have to be a 1917. I have a S&W 1937 which is the exact same gun just produced for a different contract.

The "flat finish" sorta puzzles me a little. But the price is tempting.

Pyroxene

Congrats to you and your team. I think back to 2003-2004 when we were hammering out block designs and looks. I am happy to hear it paid off for you.

Cheers,
Pyr.

Pyroxene

Interesting. I am looking forward to your findings.

Pyr.

Pyroxene

I have not seen that. I'll have to check it out.

Thanks,
Pyr.

Pyroxene

That looks like a hat shop to me. I see a lot of potential for creativity there.

Pyroxene

Indiana Blooze wrote:While my search has not yet been exhaustive, I haven't seen anyone mention this style liner. That is what has gotten my curiosity up.

I'll do some looking and see what I can find.

Pyroxene

binkmeisterRick wrote:Steve, you need a sales brochure with all this info!

That's a good idea. Sombody should be able to do you an nice PDF with illustrations and information.

Pyroxene

Ok...Maybe not JUST like a Webley...but it does break open. Here it is..

Pyroxene

That is quite a strech for a webley. I have an old photo of an airsoft pistol that breaks open and looks very much like a webley...I'll see if I can find it.

Pyroxene

My thoughts exactly. When you see a stovepipe block it just stands out from all the others.

Pyroxene

And as a note, streching the hat may cause you to lose the stovepipe look of Steve's block.

Pyroxene

Beat the @#$% out of your jacket...(not really) but you get the idea.

Those are some of the most distressed jackets I have seen are the ones from TOD.

Pyroxene

That first one looks like an old stetson.

The second looks like a first run TOD hat stetson sold. Do a search in the fedora section and you will find many conversations regarding stetson's production of Indy hats.

Pyroxene

Man, after seeing some more pics of those hats on here I REALLY wish I would have bought the Fed. Deluxe instead of my "Official Hat". Not that I don't like my hat now. I just think those Akubra hats look and sound so great for the price. It's never too late to buy a fed. And, the fed del...

Pyroxene

Your photos are not showing up. Can you just post the link?

Thanks,
pyr.

Pyroxene

Hemingway Jones wrote:Doc,
Why are you going to reblock it? It looks great the way it is.

I agree.

Pyroxene

I like lamb if you live in the warmer climates. It's especially good for offices that really like to crank the AC. People ask me all the time why am I wearing a leather jacket in the summer.

Pyroxene

Great job. Keep up the good work.
Pyr.

Pyroxene

Welcome to IndyGear and Club Obi Wan. Don't be suprised if this hobby get expensive really quick. Feel free to ask any questions.
Regards,
Pyroxene

Pyroxene

Even if you wind up with a hat block that doesn't have the EXACT shape, they make great hat stands. Set them up on a shelf and let them gather some dust and they will look great.

Just my $0.02

Pyroxene

Beautiful guns, Ghost. good collection

Pyroxene

If you get your heart set on a revolver...you might have better chances in getting something you like.

Pyroxene

Add the .jpg to the end of that link.

http://www.huntingpictures.net/photo/004203.jpg

The finish on that gun looks really good.

Pyr.

Pyroxene

Actually I hate to speak for RelicRaider... but these badges are fairly sturdy. You don't need to baby them like the cheap imitations that are already out there. I have a couple of those as well prior to RR's creations. Those you needed to make sure that nothing else was in your pocket. Agreed. I h...

Pyroxene

Those aldens look nice. Wear them well.

Pyroxene

Sergei wrote:Well I am in the Harry Callahan (as in Dirty Harry) camp:

Since we are talking big guns...I like my Desert Eagle. It is fun to shoot.

Pyroxene

One of my problems is aiming. I usually see two targets or two sights depending on how I focus. I had to create this image to illustrate my point. I'm working on "tuning" out one of the images, but the brain is a slow learner.

Pyroxene

Gunbroker is great.. Nice find. I like auctionarms too. I lost my half-moon sight about 2 years ago. It was replaced with a Ruger sight. It's close but not the S&W sight. http://www.hertzing.com/indygear/Guns_and_Holsters/smith_new_sight_closeup.jpg Good gun..and a good shooter, from what I'm to...

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