Tell me if you like my MkVI
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Tell me if you like my MkVI
Tell me if you like my MkVI... soon i will receive also a MkVII
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Well i'm still waiting for my MVII so i still dont know which is better but i'm sure that this looks pretty good. Very nice colour.Merrick wrote:umm okay... I like it.
I quite like Mk VI's myself. My Mk VI has always been better than either of the Mk VII's I've had. The colour is better and the cloth looks... well... neater?
Do you know how to keep rust out?
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Like it? LOVE it.erri_wan wrote: Do you know how to keep rust out?
I've found that the best and easiest way to get rid of oxidation on the hardware is to use soaped steel wool, of any brand. Then, by just using your bag they will stay uncorroded. At least mine have...
Be careful not to do any rubbing on the canvas though or you'll get lighter areas that look unnatural.
Good luck, and make sure you'll post some pics of the Mk VII too when it arrives.
Regards,
Swindiana
Thanks for the hints, i will try
Like it? LOVE it.
I've found that the best and easiest way to get rid of oxidation on the hardware is to use soaped steel wool, of any brand. Then, by just using your bag they will stay uncorroded. At least mine have...
Be careful not to do any rubbing on the canvas though or you'll get lighter areas that look unnatural.
Good luck, and make sure you'll post some pics of the Mk VII too when it arrives.
When the MkVII arrives this forum will be the first to see it [/quote]
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Well, let me qualify that: it is around here. Now if you live in one of the leather capitals of the world, say Florence, Italy, then you might be able to find something cheaper. Maybe Ferragamo will make one for you.erri_wan wrote:Is it ? If i find a good cheaper one you will be the first ones to knowHemingway Jones wrote:$19.00 for a nice custome piece of leather is cheap.erri_wan wrote: $19 for a strap??? Hey come on, it's a strap!
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I ordered the leather for mine on-line and assembled it myself. If you can find a leather shop, saddle maker or such nearby or even an on-line shop located in Italy I'm sure you'll get by cheaper too. And then, on to finding the buckle and rivets/Chicago screws.erri_wan wrote: $19 for a strap??? Hey come on, it's a strap!
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I do not smoke LOL... anyway a part from kidding, remember that for me shipping cost more then for you. It wouldnt cost only $20. So better if i have a look around me.ClintonHammond wrote:Sure... but 20 bucks... that's barely even 3 pints of Guinness... or almost 2 packs of smokes... and I expect the strap will last MUCH longer than either!
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I will tell when i find something
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Come to Australia. You wont even get 2 packs for $20Zach R. wrote:20 bucks for 2 packs of smokes?
Or did you mean cartons?
Yeah and petrol costs $6.00 a gallon...
Complaints over... umm back to topic, ahh HF smoked when Raiders was filmed and... the Nazi staff cars ran on petrol. (probably better quality petrol than we have here too..)
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In the states, Tandy Leather makes some good straps. The hardest part is finding the right buckle, if you want screen accuracy. Some folks had searched for years. With Todd's and TAG that is what you get: an accurate buckle. Actually, I think Todd might actually also sell just the buckle.
If you did it yourself, you need:
-the strap,
-a leather punch to get the hole for the Chicago screw,
-the Chicago screw,
-An accurate buckle,
-If you want the ridges on the side, you need a machine to do this; if you don't, you don't.
Am I missing anything? I don't have time for that. It's too easy to buy one from a vendor, though mine was gift from a fellow forum member. Thank you, sir!
If you did it yourself, you need:
-the strap,
-a leather punch to get the hole for the Chicago screw,
-the Chicago screw,
-An accurate buckle,
-If you want the ridges on the side, you need a machine to do this; if you don't, you don't.
Am I missing anything? I don't have time for that. It's too easy to buy one from a vendor, though mine was gift from a fellow forum member. Thank you, sir!
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I can't say for retail in Sydney, because generally speaking they pay more for many things (housing etc), but generally also get paid more.Texas Raider wrote:6.00 a gallon for gas! Just curious, what is an average hourly wage for, say, a person working in a retail store in Sydney or somewhere.
have a nice day.
In my town, when I was in retail (about 3 years ago) we got around $16.50 per hour.
Sorry for dragging this so far off topic. Umm.. they also used petrol in LC in Donovan's cars... yes that's it.
Re: Tell me if you like my MkVI
Like i promised... today arrived my MKVII bag, very nice colour... i will post pics very soonerri_wan wrote:Tell me if you like my MkVI... soon i will receive also a MkVII
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/e ... G_0754.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/e ... G_0757.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/e ... G_0752.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/e ... G_0751.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/e ... G_0755.jpg
See ya
Around here, you can get a high end brand pack of Cigs(Marlboro or Newport or whatever) for about $2.70 at the highest, the cheapest I've seen is $1.50 on special.Merrick wrote:Come to Australia. You wont even get 2 packs for $20Zach R. wrote:20 bucks for 2 packs of smokes?
Or did you mean cartons?
Yeah and petrol costs $6.00 a gallon...
Complaints over... umm back to topic, ahh HF smoked when Raiders was filmed and... the Nazi staff cars ran on petrol. (probably better quality petrol than we have here too..)
I've also seen cartons (250 cigs) of cheaper brands run as low as $9.99(or about 13 Australian dollars).
Like your bag by the way, if I haven't already said so.
OK guys the MkVII just arrived... i posted pics here viewtopic.php?t=12296