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Different weight/type hides and warmth
Right. My saddles get conditioned & oiled regularly because of use & washing & elements. Some of my leather jackets have never been conditioned in 10+ years. Totally different finishes ...- gtdean48
- Post #25
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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I love the Fed IV!!
My pleasure. 2 5/8 all around & yep = moonstone. -
Different weight/type hides and warmth
Correct. Leather conditioners replace these oils so the leather pores don't collapse & breakdown.- gtdean48
- Post #23
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Too short a brim or am I overthinking it?
I think as you gain comfort in wearing lids, wider brims don't seem so drastic. You were previously warned... My stingy-est brim is 2 3/8, never thought I care for anything less than 2 1/2. Under 2 3/8, I don't see the sun protection I need against skin cancer. I'll go with over-thinking... -
Different weight/type hides and warmth
Leather drying, whether water or alcohol & beer is both, will result in loss of oils from the pores of the leather.- gtdean48
- Post #21
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Different weight/type hides and warmth
I know I have used alcohol to remove the finish on leather to dye another color but that is different than beer & liquor. At worst, it may dull the finish but a little conditioner should restore that easily. None of my jackets that have had frequent drink spillage are any worse for wear....- gtdean48
- Post #18
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Yea, I do that for every less than $25 purchase. Still does not address having to pay the return shipping to get the refund. What button or feature does that? Before I get more ebay buying tips because I am so new to that & unsuccessful at it too, the only opinion about the product... -
Heel Height: Packer vs standard work /chucka height??? 2" vs 1"
I have Ariat & Justin lacer roper, neither with rubber soles http://www.shoebuy.com/ariat-heritage-lacer/446929/951162?cm_mmc=googleproductads_pla-_-none-_-none-_-{keyword}...- gtdean48
- Post #4
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Aero: Cafe racer or Half-Belt!!??
I have a 50's HB & a cafe racer. Like previously said, the non-zippered slash pockets are preferable for a non-riding jacket. I also like to turn up my collar to the wind if needed on a non-riding jacket. Cafe racer doesn't have a collar to flap around while riding & zippered pockets to hold...- gtdean48
- Post #11
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Where to Send My B-10 to Have Patches Sewn On?
Contact Matt in Xenia, OH. shop@xeniashoe.com http://www.xeniashoe.com/repair.html He replaced the zippers on my Magnoli Open Road jacket & did an excellent job.- gtdean48
- Post #3
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
You're one up on me then... -
Help with choosing a leather jacket
Too heavy & too hot...even if it did not have the alpaca lining, it would be too heavy.- gtdean48
- Post #78
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
& well worth the price....Unfinished does not mean torn down in any way shape or form. Partially refinished maybe. You must have a much nicer monitor than I do. I gave a guy who bought out a hat factory more credit than I should've but nothing more... -
Help with choosing a leather jacket
Based on my FQHH 50's Half Belt, it does not meet that last part of your criteria. My jerky horse AL Dirt Rider does.- gtdean48
- Post #76
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Help with choosing a leather jacket
Aesthetically, they are both beautiful, artful leather jackets, just like a Ducati & a Harley-Davidson are beautiful motorcycles but totally different looking & different riding styles. They feel different in weight & tactile dimensions. As far as durability goes, they both are substantial...- gtdean48
- Post #74
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Won this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/380722597957?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 but the seller didn't think it would matter that the hat still had stitching in it where a sweat had been sewn in & removed plus glue residue where a liner had been installed & removed. He did... -
Post New Hats Here!
Not sure you should be assuming a 5X has any beaver fur in the felt even if the word "Beaver" is written next to the 5X.... -
New to me- 40's Hercules horsehide surcoat
No doubt about not wearing for riding & it is probably as creased as it is going to get!- gtdean48
- Post #17
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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New to me- 40's Hercules horsehide surcoat
In this picture the sleeve length is good. My only concerned is with wear, would the sleeves crease up & become shorter? I have a jacket that I used to wear for motorcycle riding that sleeves were good until they wrinkled up. I have some fairly long gauntletted gloves so it wasn't that big of...- gtdean48
- Post #13
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
