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  1. Ernest P Shackleton

    Washing a vintage N-3B parka?

    I believe that new cleaners, like the chain cleaners, use a newly developed process that uses solvents (because they're less expensive), and older cleaners, like family-operated cleaners use the same process from decades ago, which is petroleum chemicals. I looked into this a few years ago in...
  2. Ernest P Shackleton

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    From what I've experienced, salesmanship is founded in manipulation. Sales people can be many positive things, like hard-working, ambitious, creative, and so on, but at the core, when boiled down to the base goo, we're really talking manipulation. I can see why damaged people would be drawn...
  3. Ernest P Shackleton

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    The writer, Matthew Weiner, knew the entire story and ending before it started. It was only manipulated by AMC, the network, by messing with season lengths and airing. He controlled that ship. The financials played a much smaller role than normal in the production of Mad Men.
  4. Ernest P Shackleton

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    I feel it caught a lot of heat out of spite, not out of lack of merit. People got tired of hearing how good it was. It was that good. Personally, I loved it from first to last note. It's unfortunate that Basket of Kisses doesn't have a complete archive of the conversations that happened when...
  5. Ernest P Shackleton

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    The Chaperone. Masterpiece/PBS films. Elizabeth McGovern from Downton Abbey as lead. She doesn't play the chaperone character all that much differently, either. Also an otherwise notable cast, though Haley Lu Richardson as the support isn't much of an actress in this. As you'd expect, this...
  7. Ernest P Shackleton

    Washing a vintage N-3B parka?

    Front loader washers often have handwash and/or delicate cycles. I've only had one problem using this method, and it wasn't with wool. A jacket with a quilted lining had some kind of additional backing adhered to the batting to help it from moving around or riding from the outer layer. The...
  8. Ernest P Shackleton

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    American Horror Story: 1984. FX. I found this both tedious and impressive. Once again, they managed to commingle all these 80's situations and fads in a surprising way. It wasn't much of a story or "good", but it was one of those deals where you'd find yourself thinking, "Ha! I didn't...
  9. Ernest P Shackleton

    Anyone tried Aero beeswax or similar?

    Yes, sir. That's the one. I have some in front of me right now. As pricey as Obenauf's is, I keep other products around for my junky gear and less important.
  10. Ernest P Shackleton

    Anyone tried Aero beeswax or similar?

    You probably could have remedied the white build-up in the creases with a hair dryer. Again...a hair dryer is an indispensable tool when working with leather. A little warmth changes the entire game.
  11. Ernest P Shackleton

    Anyone tried Aero beeswax or similar?

    I believe SnoSeal has silicone in it? Some say that is a no-no. Others don't. I'm not a particular fan of SnoSeal because it seems like it constantly needs to be re-applied, at least more often than others I've tried. It's inexpensive, so that might not be an issue for some. I don't care...
  13. Ernest P Shackleton

    treating leather jacket

    I've liked my results with Lexol. Be sure to shake it up really, really well before using. I recommend using a hair dryer when deep conditioning. Warm the leather, and it will soak the conditioner up like a sponge and go deeper. Rather than re-writing some of this, I'll re-post something I...
  14. Ernest P Shackleton

    WESCO boots - black oiled leather

    Have you talked to your credit card company? They might have some leverage or another solution.
  15. Ernest P Shackleton

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    The Durrells in Corfu. PBS. If I may, I'd like to gush one more time. The opening animation and music might be my all-time favorite of any TV show. I'm at the point now that I prefer, and greatly appreciate, no opening sequence or music. Flash the title of the show for three seconds, and...
  16. Ernest P Shackleton

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    The Durrells in Corfu. PBS. series finale. The one thing I wasn't crazy about this season was how key scenes or situations were skipped from the ending of one episode to the beginning of the next. Those jumps were jarring. Larry. Other than that, as I have probably said a few times by now...
  17. Ernest P Shackleton

    How to dull shiny nickel hardware on leather jackets?

    Use masking tape as precisely as possible, but it still best to not spill anyway. As if you were painting something. The blue painter masking tape if you have it handy is best, but it isn't mandatory. Mask it. Dampen a cloth with the vinegar. Hold it against the metal. or even tape a...
  19. Ernest P Shackleton

    How to dull shiny nickel hardware on leather jackets?

    regular old 5% white vinegar should do it. the cooking stuff.
  20. Ernest P Shackleton

    Denim Jackets - New or Vintage

    Loft is a major factor in warmth. It's one reason why they had so much difficulty matching the warmth of down as they developed synthetic insulation for sleeping bags etc. Of course, once down gets wet, it's useless. It loses all that loft, and all the tiny pockets it creates to trap warm...
  21. Ernest P Shackleton

    Can a shoe welt be repaired/replaced?

    Maybe contact https://www.bakershoe.com/ and ask some advice on cobblers. They would probably prefer to act as a middleman. They're experts, and it isn't out of the question they would want compensation for their experience and knowledge.
  22. Ernest P Shackleton

    Army boots, Danish m/58. Which do you use?

    I can't find any direct Corcoran links, but no big deal. The ones I think are Corcoran are $250+.
  23. Ernest P Shackleton

    Army boots, Danish m/58. Which do you use?

    Are those rough outs made for sale in the Corcoran line or for other repro companies? I think I found 2 of the 3, but those websites aren't exactly transparent. "Made in the USA" is the only hint.

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