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  1. robrinay

    Show your natural leather

    I’m fairly sure any spirit based wood dye will work and it doesn’t rub off like some leather dyes do, although I remember I did give it a light coat of Fiebings ‘bag kote’ when it was dry.
  2. robrinay

    Show your natural leather

    A mix of these - I tried out various proportions on a scrap piece of leather until just right then applied with fine steel wool rubbing gently all over and harder in places that should show wear and tear.
  3. robrinay

    Show your natural leather

    I’ve show these pics before on TFL on a ‘manbag’ thread but for those of you who haven’t seen them here’s my USPS Mail satchel. I bought it cheap from eBay.com as it was missing it’s front flap. I used the skills I picked up on a one day leather skills course at the identity store in Matlock UK...
  4. robrinay

    Sm wholesale A-2: anybody own one?

    Xopher is reviewing his on TFL here http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/steve-mccolgan-a2-review-photos.84196/
  5. robrinay

    Sm wholesale A-2: anybody own one?

    http://www.smwholesaleusa.com/a-2-aviator-jacket-story
  7. robrinay

    Could you slowly stretch a felt Stetson a 1/4"?

    I’m not sure about felt but I’m sure someone on here will. I’ve had good results with straw and cotton Panama’s - I spray them with water and gently pull them onto an upturned Pyrex bowl that’s roughly 7 3/8 - my hat size. I let them dry in situ and when I remove them they fit Rob
  8. robrinay

    M-421A - who makes them?

    If you search on eBay for M421 jacket two makers not mentioned here Wtaps and Haley Enterprises come up. In fact If you’re quick you’ll see a 38” Buzz Rickson M421A and an original HL Block in a 36” chest
  9. robrinay

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    My eBay search finally came up trumps - bought this nearly new for £9.99 no other bidders? and it’s just arrived.
  10. robrinay

    Cleaning an Aero jacket

    I’ve only reproofed a Barbour wax jacket once and I followed the online help videos using their ‘thornproof dressing’. Once I’d finished the application of the melted dressing I finished by ‘blow drying’ it with a hot hair dryer and got a factory no shine finish. Ps never do this to a leather jacket
  11. robrinay

    Negative comments about your jackets from others

    Empathy! Welcome to my world! Although she does like three of them.
  13. robrinay

    First Post: Feedback on New Aero Board Racer Please

    Looks great to me, but it’s what you think that matters. Fit is very much a personal taste and is also style dependant so be aware now that others with different tastes may make other comments about how they think a board racer should fit.
  14. robrinay

    Cleaning an Aero jacket

    On a jacket that isn’t vintage I’ve just used a couple of baby wipes to remove any surface dirt and when dry (in minutes) I’ve not used any conditioner unless the surface looked dull or dry. In these cases I’ve used a very light application of Pecard and when that ran out - recently, Vaseline...
  15. robrinay

    Wanted : Irvin front buckle and neck elastic band

    Abbey leather sells high quality fittings - you might find an identical or similar buckle to an original on their website? http://abbeyengland.com/Store/CategoryID/352/Level/a
  16. robrinay

    The durability of NOS Crown zip

    I bought a Real McCoy’s L2A recently and the original zipper had been replaced with a nylon coil zip. I’ve replaced this with a ‘UK’ silver YKK (chromed brass with male side on the right). I attached the male side to the left and the female side to the right to hide the YKK on the stopper box...
  17. robrinay

    Aero Leather ANJ-4 in a 44” chest

    Sold!
  19. robrinay

    Aero Leather ANJ-4 in a 44” chest

    No worries Joe.
  20. robrinay

    Aero Leather ANJ-4 in a 44” chest

    Ta John Joe bought it And then asked to cancel so it’s back on sale
  21. robrinay

    Aero Leather ANJ-4 in a 44” chest

    https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aero-Leather-ANJ-4-Shearling-Jacket-Talon-zipper/362150406070?hash=item5451d8a7b6:g:~FwAAOSw63FZ~wsB If you’re interested talk to me here and it’ll be cheaper ref: eBay fees Cheers still for sale - buyer has pulled out - politely.
  22. robrinay

    Men rings - How to choose? What do you wear?

    I lost my wedding ring somewhere in the garden while fixing furniture. My wife Liz suggested I should have my 18th Birthday ring (from my dad r.i.p.) remodelled. As it was a Sovereign in a filigree setting which I never wear it seemed a good idea so I had a Goldsmith make this one for me.its...
  23. robrinay

    Beldtaff A-2 civilian

    A good repro of an A2 would have a one piece back like the real thing, but this one has two panels so I wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole.

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