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  1. jac

    Does washing/soaking leather jackets substantially harm them or weaken the leather?

    I never thought of breaking in a fqhh as 'work', but I realize these aren't for everyone. If horsehide is too demanding, you can save yourself several hundreds of dollars by getting something from the mall or even a nice soft sweater from grandma. Most old folks would be very grateful for...
  2. jac

    Does washing/soaking leather jackets substantially harm them or weaken the leather?

    Not to gross anyone out, but I don't even like to wash my favorite cotton & denim until they are actually dirty. Washing is essential and necessary for shirts and jeans, but hot water, caustic soaps, and the spinning & rinsing break down materials. Incidentally, new soldiers were honored and...
  3. jac

    Does washing/soaking leather jackets substantially harm them or weaken the leather?

    Do whatever floats your boat, but stay away from my collection! You won't catch me putting soap or petroleum distillates on hides, but I swear by Obaneuf's. Real life throws enough crap at me that I'm in no hurry to hasten the inevitable.
  4. jac

    Does washing/soaking leather jackets substantially harm them or weaken the leather?

    Of course it does, or it would be recommended care! Isn't this obvious??
  5. jac

    The dirty rotten ones !

    Came upon these recently; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_rot_(leather) http://cool-palimpsest.stanford.edu/jcms/issue3/dirksen.html http://www.furniturehelpers.com/about_leather_furniture.htm Caveat Emptor!
  7. jac

    Langlitz: Why not horsehide?

    ***Thanx!***
  8. jac

    Langlitz: Why not horsehide?

    Anyone know where this link and/or info of Bladerunner's has been relocated? I'd like to read it.... http://www.robbreportcollection.com/...of-Leather.asp *Thanx!*
  9. jac

    New Amelia Earhart Movie

    Sounds like a good flick, but I gotta ask; was Amelia's hubby as old as her dad? He doesn't look it. Love the shot w/her plane & the Cord btw.
  10. jac

    My New Old Car

    This looks identical to my 1st car... boy, did I love that thing. All these years later, and I'm driving another straight-6. Cars just don't smell like they used to, to say nothing of what passes for style. Take good care of this baby.
  11. jac

    The dirty rotten ones !

    Wow... These things look like they've been exhumed. I hope I'm not gonna p.o. the mods, but there is a hh jacket on fleabay right now (you notice I'm not posting any link) that SCREAMS red rot. They're calling it 'patina laden'! Soo sad.
  13. jac

    Amanda @ Aero

    Yes, she's very nice. Mark is also. 132 emails? What are you, a stalker?
  14. jac

    What is the ounce weight of the FQHH Aero uses?

    There is also the consideration that real life is not a laboratory. Quite the contrary. It may have been a lot of work, and while I think that much is admirable, it still has no bearing on what keeps us dry on the road. Again, Science = Study- no more, no less. Reviewing what's been...
  15. jac

    What is the ounce weight of the FQHH Aero uses?

    I'm spoiled by HH too. It ages beautifully & it's sexy. Despite all this, the memory of wet, cold & pissed in my beloved bovinehide remains. But it's still nice to have someone go to such lengths to explain their findings. ;)
  16. jac

    What is the ounce weight of the FQHH Aero uses?

    Very appropriate! This is excellent info, JLStorm, THANK YOU! As far as 'hardcore', sometimes life is just hard.
  17. jac

    What is the ounce weight of the FQHH Aero uses?

    Since you desire definitions, here you are; Steerhide Hide from a mature male bovine, incapable of reproduction, having been raised for beef. American steer hide is known for its strength and durability. Cowhide Hide from a mature female bovine that has produced a calf. Cow Hide...
  19. jac

    What is the ounce weight of the FQHH Aero uses?

    My remark was the result of years of my own personal observation. More than a handful of times I've taken off waterlogged cow & steerhide, and been soaked to the skin. Of course, the items I removed felt like they weighed 30 lbs apiece. Exaggerating? Yes, but not by much. I've got several...
  20. jac

    One reason why I would never buy from LOST WORLDS..

    I recently visited someone whose behavior made me think of the things we're taking exception to in regard to this character. Kind of sad really. Perhaps this is someone who's just not well. The person who served as a reminder didn't used to behave this way. The culprits could include...
  21. jac

    What is the ounce weight of the FQHH Aero uses?

    Well, I can think of one distinct disadvantage of cow or steerhide; that's the weight of the rain it'll absorb when you're out riding in a downpour. I love heavy leather, but for the water resistance and the beautifully aging patina, I'm ruined for horsehide!
  22. jac

    Cleavage

    The Answer What's Sofia doing? Looking for the Candid Camera to peek out of Jayne's cleavage! It's obvious she's never before seen a female-female impersonator. Up till then there was only one working definition of overexposure. It seems obvious that Ms. Mansfield was positioned to...
  23. jac

    Vintage Travesty: Beware or this could be your City:

    That's one hell of a slide show. It's all about money, not pride anymore. Incidentally, FFGal, too much and/or outdating zoning is no good either, I learned this the hard way.

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