Make It Jones Review

chuck2003 · Post by **chuck2003** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:25 pm

Just wanted to share my experience buying a new belt,holster, bag strap and whip holder from Make it Jones. David was an absolute pleasure to work with. He would always respond to any of my questions within a day or two and would give me his own opinions and what would work best for me. When I put in my order there was a few things I discussed with him which I listed below.

1. Raiders Hawaii look.
2. Want it all distressed
3. Wanted the belt look on the holster to be very snug so the holster wouldn't travel around the belt.
4. Wanted the holster to have a ghosted revolver shape into the leather.

David basically told me he could accomplish all of the things we discussed. He told me which hardware he suggested for the Hawaii look, told me the price and when it would be delivered. And after that discussion I was sold.

Below are some pictures of what I received and some comparison shots to some of my older Todd's gear

Holster

Buckle

Strap

Whip Holder

Make it jones VS Todd's. Todd's seems to be a bit more orange colored

Make it Jones VS Todd's

Make it Jones VS Todd's. Make it Jones on top and Todds on bottom
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... 4cb3a.jpeg
Make it Jones Buckle and Strap
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... a54df.jpeg
Todd's Buckle and Strap
http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... 31da1.jpeg

I cant recommend MakeitJones enough. Todd's is a great way to get good looking gear for little money; however if you want to bring your gear up to the next level look no further then MakeitJones. All together out the door for a custom order it cost me £110 (about $178). I'm 100% satisfied with what I bought and I cant wait for my Del Carpio whip and Alden boots to come so I can take some full gear shots with my new gear from MakeitJones. Check him out at https://sites.google.com/site/makeitjones/

Post by **Cajunkraut** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:27 pm

+1 for David at makeitjones.

He's one of the few vendors left for high-quality, made-to-order Indy leather gear.

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whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:11 pm

I must add my +2 again. Top-grade leather gear, 100% custom made.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:37 pm

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DiCatania · Post by **DiCatania** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:20 am

I just ordered a Streets of Cairo bag strap from David. He is very attentive with his emails and very friendly. I can't wait for my strap.

chuck2003 · Post by **chuck2003** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 2:24 pm

He really does an amazing job and makes really quality stuff.....So much so I decided to buy a sandbag from him. Eventually when I start my LC costume ill be buying more gear from him

makeitjones · Post by **makeitjones** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 12:32 pm

Always nice to hear good things from satisfied customers - all the best for 2014 to you and yours!

chuck2003 · Post by **chuck2003** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:12 pm

Bought me a nice distressed sandbag from him as well. Just came today and It looks amazing. I love the stuff he makes and im running out of new things to buy from him haha.

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag2 ... 55d9e0.jpg

DiCatania · Post by **DiCatania** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:54 pm

I just received my "Streets of Cairo" strap from David and it is awesome!! Highest regards for his work.

j_m_t · Post by **j_m_t** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 9:00 am

DiCatania wrote:I just received my "Streets of Cairo" strap from David and it is awesome!! Highest regards for his work.

yeah hoping to get my belt this week

DiCatania · Post by **DiCatania** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:17 am

It took around twenty days from the time David shipped it to the time I received it. I am sure the extreme weather the U.S. has been experiencing has a lot to do with it. It is well worth the wait.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 6:07 pm

I'd wait 20 days for a quality gear item. I've waited a lot longer.

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:23 pm

David triumphs again! Having ordered a hybrid Raiders/LC whip carrier last year, I decided to upgrade the rest of my Indy accessories to complement the new LC pants I’m getting from Magnoli soon. Prior to this, my gun belt was a Noel Howard Raiders minus riveted whip carrier. When I decided to go full Crusade, I simply cut off the metal keeper. Easy fix, but it was never a true LC belt. The end shape was wrong, the leather too dark, etc.

I opted for the 4-rivet LC pattern with silver hardware, because I personally believe the “brass buckle” theory is a deceptive trick of lighting. Since David couldn’t find an exact match for the sturdy Noel Howard D-buckle, I shipped the belt back to the U.K. along with a template traced from a hi-res LC publicity photo. David crafted my new belt using strap leather within 7g of the same weight as the original, repurposing my vintage NH buckle and replicating that distinctive LC boxy end shape. The finished belt is a rich medium brown color, moderately aged for an adventure-worn look, and gloriously supple. Even the un-tanned back side, incredibly, is silk-smooth!

Along with the belt, I ordered a dark brown LC bag strap with medium distressing. Once again, David delivered quality in spades, offering a choice of strap widths cut to perfect length for my height. I “chose wisely” a 7/8 width strap marginally narrower than my old Wade Egan strap, with a suitably scaled roller buckle. Unrolling the strap, I initially thought it was too narrow, but LC publicity photos (Ford ~ Connery session and the June 1989 Premiere magazine cover) convinced me that the 7/8-inch width is indeed screen-accurate. Look at the strap compared to the shirt pocket flaps and I think you’ll agree.

I also bought a vintage unissued Whiteley’s bag from Soldier of Fortune UK especially for the new strap. The stars aligned when the new satchel arrived alongside David’s package, as if destined. I promptly discarded the webbed strap, cleaned the bag in water, pressed out the wrinkles, removed the center divider, and attached David’s magnificent LC strap. Finally, I further distressed the leather with fine steel wool and a light coat of Pecards dressing for good measure.

Bottom line: David Richardson is a leather artisan of the highest order. Absolute 100% custom-made Indy gear with unparalleled attention to detail and craftsmanship that is second to none. My new LC gear is exactly what I’ve wanted for years, and it cannot be more perfect. This is definitely final gear for me! For the genuine Indy look, you can’t go wrong when you Make It Jones!

Hi-res: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3708/1214 ... 1087_o.jpg

Hi-res: http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2840/1214 ... 3e70_o.jpg

DiCatania · Post by **DiCatania** » Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:06 am

Looks great! You can't go wrong with David.

Duck9000 · Post by **Duck9000** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 3:36 pm

Amazing stuff. Time to make an upgrade, I think

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 3:54 pm

You won't be disappointed, I promise.

Duck9000 · Post by **Duck9000** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:37 pm

Thanks! Just one question for the experts here: which buckle should I get for SOC look? Thanks again

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 9:13 pm

todd's buckle

Ridgerunner58 · Post by **Ridgerunner58** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 9:18 pm

Duck9000 wrote:Thanks! Just one question for the experts here: which buckle should I get for SOC look? Thanks again

The flat rectangular one - no roller - I believe.

Post by **Cajunkraut** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:04 pm

Ridgerunner58 wrote:
Duck9000 wrote:Thanks! Just one question for the experts here: which buckle should I get for SOC look? Thanks again
The flat rectangular one - no roller - I believe.

Correct.

David at Makeitjones has a nice one, and will be happy to confirm the look you want.

As Scott mentioned, Todd has a great Raiders buckle too. I retrofitted both of my straps with it.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 6:34 pm

That's a good post and illustrates the options pretty well. Any better and I've have to get another one...

j_m_t · Post by **j_m_t** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:03 pm

Got my belt and whip holder (my wife laughed at that) and gotta say its a very nice belt. needs to be broken in, very stiff and can't get it off once on lol.

Duck9000 · Post by **Duck9000** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:18 pm

Thank you guys, I really appreciate it. By the way, which buckle for the gun belt?; option 1, 2 or 3? Always for SOC look. Thanks again!

Post by **Cajunkraut** » Sat Feb 01, 2014 10:20 am

Duck9000 wrote:Thank you guys, I really appreciate it. By the way, which buckle for the gun belt?; option 1, 2 or 3? Always for SOC look. Thanks again!

David concurs that his #3 buckle is the most Raiders SA.

The #1 is a close second, is noticeably thicker, and is a great interpretation in my opinion. It just looks rugged. Not to mention, the #1 matches the metal keeper perfectly.

The #2 looks great too, but is too circular.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sat Feb 01, 2014 10:30 am

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The Raiders buckle is nice but too shiny, pristine. If these were intentionally made rustic, then we might be well on our way, but we're splitting hairs.

chuck2003 · Post by **chuck2003** » Sat Feb 01, 2014 10:59 am

I think some where between the makeitjones buckle and todds buckle would be perfect. I like the way todds buckle is dulled and beat up but I think the actual buckle is to thick. The make it jones buckle has the shape imo but way to shinny. That being said it isnt a big deal to dull down the shinny metal to get that perfect buckle.

Duck9000 · Post by **Duck9000** » Sat Feb 01, 2014 10:33 pm

Again, thank you so much for all your post. Now, time to place an order

j_m_t · Post by **j_m_t** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:49 am

I just plane on wearing mine everyday, will be great in a couple months of wear

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:52 am

If you haven't yet, pick up an original WWII bag from Todd's and pair it with a MIJ strap. Best money I've spent lately!

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 10:11 am

I recently picked up a beautiful unissued bag from Soldier of Fortune UK: http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/shop-re-en ... tegory,747" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:39 pm

hm mm ....I wonder what a bag looks looks like?

Grab a Todds, or a SoF if you have to.

makeitjones · Post by **makeitjones** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:20 pm

Just for comparison here's the makeitjones Raiders buckle shown pristine and dulled after a rub over with wire wool - rather liking the look of that myself.

chuck2003 · Post by **chuck2003** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:46 pm

makeitjones wrote:

Just for comparison here's the makeitjones Raiders buckle shown pristine and dulled after a rub over with wire wool - rather liking the look of that myself.

Looks great I might have to do that my a self. Its still got a bit of shine but dulled which I like and I think is more accurate

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:57 pm

Looking better!

knibs7 · Post by **knibs7** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 1:49 pm

Good gear. Only problem I had was my bag strap "bled" onto the back of my MBA LC shirt.

Kyle

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:38 pm

Been there. NOT fun!

Several years ago, a strap literally bled red dye all over the back of one of my M.B.A. Raiders shirts during a mid-summer hike in the mountains. That's how 95-degree southern humidity affects a cheaply-made leather strap. Needless to say, I threw it away soon after the incident. Now, I'm very careful about wearing my remaining Noel Howard shirts. Sometimes you learn the hard way.

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:57 pm

I've never had one that wouldn't bleed. (Except some of the cheaper ones, ironically). All of the straps I've ever got I gave a hot water bath and wiped them down until the dye was no longer seen on the rag...

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 10:02 pm

Gonna have to try that hot water bath... Mine still bleeds

knibs7 · Post by **knibs7** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:10 pm

Surprisingly, this is the first time I've ever had the problem

Kyle

azuma · Post by **azuma** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:06 am

Great jobs on the LC leather parts!! Love them!!

Azuma

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:11 pm

Thanks! Now all we need is another batch of quality screen-accurate LC shirts to complete the ensemble. *cough* sign me up *cough*

azuma · Post by **azuma** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:24 pm

We are waiting for Raiders shirt to be ready this year, and then we will comeback for LC

Cheers,
Azuma

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:07 pm

Like I said: SIGN ME UP!!!

knibs7 · Post by **knibs7** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:56 pm

whipwarrior wrote:Like I said: SIGN ME UP!!!

Me too!

Kyle

j_m_t · Post by **j_m_t** » Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:37 am

knibs7 wrote:
whipwarrior wrote:Like I said: SIGN ME UP!!!

Me too!

Kyle

ditto

GlobeTrekker · Post by **GlobeTrekker** » Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:00 pm

After reading the reviews on MakeItJones I decided to upgrade my whip holder and I'm glad I did. The item was shipped soon after I ordered it and I couldn't be happier with the look and feel. Now I have to go back and maybe order some more things from MakeItJones.

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:51 pm

My new custom LC holster went out yesterday, completing my Last Crusade leather gear kit! Pics will follow upon arrival, along with a good review, naturally.

chuck2003 · Post by **chuck2003** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:59 pm

Really love the stuff he makes. Now that I've finished my raiders costume I want to do a LC and buy his LC belts/straps. But I've been hesitant to start buying stuff because no one makes a good off the shelf LC jacket and I'm afraid to order a custom one from wested. So unfortunately I may have to wait to order the LC stuff from him until I can figure out the jacket.

Any way I did buy a nice sandbag from MakeitJones to accompany my new idol I bought from the RPF.

car96 · Post by **car96** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 11:07 pm

Thinking about using Make it Jones to get some of my belts, bag straps, buckles, whip holder, holster...how easy is it to order online. Their selection/website looks a little confusing & add to that I am in USA and he is in......England?

Thoughts.

ChrisMD · Post by **ChrisMD** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 11:21 pm

I also love MIJ gear! Got one of his bag straps and sandbags....top knotch!

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