Wested Making a ToD jacket - order questions

ReturningSon · Post by **ReturningSon** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:20 pm

Got mine!!!!

Just Joking!

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:36 pm

Let me guess. It looks really worn out, has bad stitching, and has a label that says Berman and Nathan?

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 4:21 pm

RCSignals wrote:patience is a virtue

One I don't have, unfortunately.

ReturningSon · Post by **ReturningSon** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 5:52 pm

RCSignals wrote:Let me guess. It looks really worn out, has bad stitching, and has a label that says Berman and Nathan?

yeah...I think Peter made a mistake. It came with a note saying "Thanks, just don't ever sell it"....But the devil on my shoulder is saying otherwise, oh what to do!

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:22 pm

PETER wrote:I might make a few more. I might make it 65 and retire gracefully.

And I wouldn't blame you mate, I really wouldn't!!

ReturningSon · Post by **ReturningSon** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:28 pm

One last show, huh Pete? Your quality and craftsmenship is superb. I love my Wested. Nothing is more comfortable than it!

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:30 am

Any idea how many of the 65 are left?
or will there be more than 65 if more 'hardware' is found?

ReturningSon · Post by **ReturningSon** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:50 am

i think you gotta ask pete on that one!

Piers · Post by **Piers** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:58 am

wonder what the ETA is on the first few jackets..

TheFedoraGuy · Post by **TheFedoraGuy** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:49 am

guys,

anyone noticed that on the Wested page:

> As several area are glued and not topstitched the heavier skin are not usable at this time.

Glued? not stitched? Which parts are glued?? Does anybody know more? Would like to order a ToD jacket but am unsure about that glueing...

TFG.

Kevin Anderson · Post by **Kevin Anderson** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:55 am

I noticed that, but didn't give it much thought. Interesting though; If Peter reads this, perhaps he can fill us in on the details?
I know it will be a while yet, but I'm checking my mailbox every day for any sign of my Temple jacket.

I have a feeling this will be the last leather jacket I'll ever need.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:13 am

TheFedoraGuy wrote:guys,

anyone noticed that on the Wested page:

> As several area are glued and not topstitched the heavier skin are not usable at this time.

Glued? not stitched? Which parts are glued?? Does anybody know more? Would like to order a ToD jacket but am unsure about that glueing...

TFG.

I think the end of the sleeve (at the wrist) is glued. Also there is no stitch at the bottom of the jacket. May be I'm wrong.

coronado3 · Post by **coronado3** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:14 am

I have a feeling this will be the last leather jacket I'll ever need.

Yeah Right!

Need and want are not the same thing... ;-)

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:25 am

Yeah, that gets said a lot around here.....and not long afterward we read, 'well, for my NEXT jacket I'm going to get.....'

;-)

Regards! Michaelson

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:33 am

Thats why I never say such a thing ;-)

Well, I am fotunate/unfortunate enoug not to be able to buy all the jackets I would like to, otherwise I'd be drowning in them allready

so many jackets, so little money

Regards, Geert

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:36 am

Who said anything about 'buy'? There's always trading and barter!

Regard! Michaelson

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:45 am

the hem of the jacket comes not with a stitch like the raiders jacket does.it is folded over and glued.

Kevin Anderson · Post by **Kevin Anderson** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:53 am

Is that like the hem of the Last Crusade jacket, Holt?
I think the stitchless hem of the LC looks great. Glad the TOD is similar!

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:00 am

thats right. ;-)

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:36 am

Indiana Holt wrote:the hem of the jacket comes not with a stitch like the raiders jacket does.it is folded over and glued.

It's what I meant.

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:16 am

gwyddion wrote:Thats why I never say such a thing ;-)

Well, I am fotunate/unfortunate enoug not to be able to buy all the jackets I would like to, otherwise I'd be drowning in them allready

so many jackets, so little money

Regards, Geert

Exactly , its one of the few advantages of being a poor student

TheFedoraGuy · Post by **TheFedoraGuy** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:34 am

ok thanks folks.. as long as they don't glue the pockets on the jacket

Now I'm thinking about placing an order...

coronado3 · Post by **coronado3** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:59 am

The collar and side straps are glued on...

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:06 pm

I'm in the midst of ordering one of these for a friend as a Christmas present, but what confuses me is that they're charging a 20£ surcharge for having one of these made in black lambskin?

If it was made in horsehide, or some kind of special lamb, I'd completely understand, but for black lambskin? Especially considering this is the same lamb they're using on other jackets with no surcharge? Doesn't this sound a bit unjust?

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:12 pm

Supply and demand, I'm sure.

Example, I need a new rubber windshield gasket for the Plymouth. They're all pretty much the same, as rubber is rubber, but due to the fact there's less demand for MOPAR gaskets, a replacement gasket will cost me $180.

If my car were a Ford or GM, it would only cost me $65.

Regards! Michaelson

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:58 pm

Indiana Strones wrote:
Indiana Holt wrote:the hem of the jacket comes not with a stitch like the raiders jacket does.it is folded over and glued.
It's what I meant.

and you were correct

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:59 pm

Castor Dioscuri wrote:I'm in the midst of ordering one of these for a friend as a Christmas present, but what confuses me is that they're charging a 20£ surcharge for having one of these made in black lambskin?

If it was made in horsehide, or some kind of special lamb, I'd completely understand, but for black lambskin? Especially considering this is the same lamb they're using on other jackets with no surcharge? Doesn't this sound a bit unjust?

Black lambs are very rare

coronado3 · Post by **coronado3** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:54 pm

Black lambs are very rare

I thought there was one in every family...

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:04 pm

Michaelson wrote:Supply and demand, I'm sure.

Example, I need a new rubber windshield gasket for the Plymouth. They're all pretty much the same, as rubber is rubber, but due to the fact there's less demand for MOPAR gaskets, a replacement gasket will cost me $180.

If my car were a Ford or GM, it would only cost me $65.

Regards! Michaelson

And not trying to get off topic (but doing an excellent job), if you need parts for your Chevy 350, you can drown in them. For my Mustang's 289, I have to pay a little more.

I thought there was one in every family...

That's sheep. Weren't you around when we discussed the difference between lamb and sheep?!?

;-)

coronado3 · Post by **coronado3** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:10 pm

Oh..... Black SHEEP!!!!! Chris Farley, right?

Anyone notice that on the wested site it says the TOD has "facings"? I thought the NH jacket didn't have them!

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:23 pm

coronado3 wrote:Oh..... Black SHEEP!!!!! Chris Farley, right?

Anyone notice that on the wested site it says the TOD has "facings"? I thought the NH jacket didn't have them!

the sample doesn't look like it has them either. Maybe it's a mistake on the web page?

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:24 pm

Michaelson wrote:Supply and demand, I'm sure.

Example, I need a new rubber windshield gasket for the Plymouth. They're all pretty much the same, as rubber is rubber, but due to the fact there's less demand for MOPAR gaskets, a replacement gasket will cost me $180.

If my car were a Ford or GM, it would only cost me $65.

Regards! Michaelson

Steele Rubber products

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:31 pm

coronado3 wrote:Oh..... Black SHEEP!!!!! Chris Farley, right?

Anyone notice that on the wested site it says the TOD has "facings"? I thought the NH jacket didn't have them!

Have another look, I think the reference to facings has been removed, it doesn't have them.

coronado3 · Post by **coronado3** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:39 pm

Thanks KT!

By the way, do you know the size of the TOD pockets?

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:46 pm

coronado3 wrote:Thanks KT!

By the way, do you know the size of the TOD pockets?

WAY small!

MacGyver · Post by **MacGyver** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:39 am

Not sure if this was covered already, but can we be assured that these particular jackets are made in the UK as they should be, or is he having these made in India? I remember hearing that Peter outsourced making the jackets now. True, or only partially true? Won't buy one if they are

Mac

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:49 pm

As far as I know, because these are custom sized, (and because all the hardware is at the Barn!) these are being made in the UK.

But if in doubt, ask Peter.

Post by **Michaelson** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:11 pm

That's good to know, KT!

Regards Michaelson

Piers · Post by **Piers** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:39 pm

Kt Templar wrote:As far as I know, because these are custom sized, (and because all the hardware is at the Barn!) these are being made in the UK.

But if in doubt, ask Peter.

Absolutely correct, and I did ask, and this was the reply

No ALL custom jackets are made UK. See wested.com
Cheers
Peter

ReturningSon · Post by **ReturningSon** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:44 pm

ETA...anyone?...so anxious!

Kevin Anderson · Post by **Kevin Anderson** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:14 pm

We're all anxious. That's a funny word, by the way...anxious. Look at it. It doesn't look right, but it is! Anxious....
Anyway, who knows? I would hope Peter would simply produce the jackets in the order that they were, er, ordered.
It wouldn't be fair to bump down earlier orders just to put this new high profile jacket in front, not that any one has suggested that would happen.
I bet Peter is keen to get the TOD out though, and seen on the COW forums. They'll disappear once some good pics start to appear.
It's been one week and a few days since I ordered. I'm hoping it'll only be a few more.

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:57 pm

I've got a Raiders HH and a ToD in the mix. I'm scanning the PO every day.

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:05 pm

I'm really not thinking about the wait to be honest. I figure since it's a custom it will take at least a month or more to be made/arrive anyway, so i've allowed myself time to kinda forget.

ReturningSon · Post by **ReturningSon** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:16 pm

"forget" you must be joking....man, I am tempted to hijack a plane, fly over Peter's house, parasail down, hold him at gunpoint, force him to make my jacket, then stay for tea and crumpets...Sorry Pete, just jokin...so, if you do see a guy parasailing over your house, run man...run for your life!

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:46 am

I can be patient if I believe it to be worth it. Then again, it's fast becoming an 'instant gratification only' world.

I've heard Aussies complain about the wait on an in-stock Federation - even using standard mail it would seriously take an absolute maximum of 3 days!

MACHONE · Post by **MACHONE** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:41 am

Back in the other now closed thread KT mentioned that Peter was planning something special for the temple jackets that was going to make folks want to get them early.
I have not seen anything more on this now that they are on sale. Any word KT? Is it something that went by the wayside, missed, or is it still to be revealed? I remember it was mentioned other than the hardware. Thanks.
-Ben

Kevin Anderson · Post by **Kevin Anderson** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:53 am

I thought that was the hardware...that is, there was enough original hardware for 60 or so jackets, before Peter would revert to something less accurate. If it's something different, then awesome, glad I got my order in early!
On a side note, I do hope this jacket will be consistant. I hope we all get good collars, and good pockets etc. They should all be cut exactly the same, I would hope, except for sizes. Not some getting scalloped pockets and others not, that sort of thing.. I asked Peter for no special requests, just make it look just like the prototype which looked so good on KT!

r.deckard · Post by **r.deckard** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:18 am

crismans wrote:I've got a Raiders HH and a ToD in the mix. I'm scanning the PO every day.

I know the feeling! I have a Todd's custom waiting in the wings and the TOD from Wested on the way. Right now all's quiet on the eastern and western fronts! The anticipation is killing me though!

DVD Connoisseur · Post by **DVD Connoisseur** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:19 am

Yep, MACHONE, I thought there was going to be something extra special for the first 5!

MACHONE · Post by **MACHONE** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:25 pm

DVD Connoisseur wrote:Yep, MACHONE, I thought there was going to be something extra special for the first 5!

Thanks, I was thinking about it the other day wondering what it could be, as I remember KT making a point of it.
Any word Peter or KT? Is it the first 5? Any hints?

Maybe a special personally signed certificate, accompanying photo of the original jacket, or special numbered embroidered tag?
-Ben

Wested Making a ToD jacket - order questions

are these outsourced?