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  1. frussell

    What do you guys use or recommend to apply Pecard's leather dressing...

    One trick I've always used, whether with Pecard's or R.M. Williams Saddle Dressing (my personal favorite, seems to last a little longer) is to try to warm up the leather rather than the dressing. I live where there's lots of sun, so it's easier for me than some. I leave the boots or saddle or...
  2. frussell

    My new aero half belt arrived!!

    Excellent fit, looks perfect for you. I'm slightly jealous, as I will have to wait until the 12th when Holly gets back from a much-needed vacation to hear if my replacement jacket is coming soon or not. Frank
  3. frussell

    Shipping Back to Aero from the U.S.

    Not to keep this mess going, but to Holly and others, at no time did I ever expect or ask for a new jacket to be sent before I returned the old one. That was never an issue. I will communicate with Holly and try to sort this out. As far as never being an Aero customer, after a few months of...
  4. frussell

    Shipping Back to Aero from the U.S.

    Sorry Fanch, but no, that's incorrect. Holly had not previously emailed me anything about reimbursement. Only a request yesterday to send my steer jacket back, and some packing requests. Her reply today, the day after I paid to send it back, was in response to an entirely different email...
  5. frussell

    Shipping Back to Aero from the U.S.

    This has become more contentious than I wanted. I'm not trying to slam Holly or Aero. I got the postal advice I needed, and sent the jacket back yesterday afternoon. Despite today's posts offering reimbursement, that was never mentioned, so I sent the jacket back as requested, just like I...
  7. frussell

    Shipping Back to Aero from the U.S.

    First off, the jacket was put in the mail yesterday, as requested. I received an email from Holly at 6:47 Pacific Time today in response to my query about further costs possibly forthcoming, VAT, delivery, etc.. Here's the first part: "Frank, I've never said you'll be out of pocket on this...
  8. frussell

    Shipping Back to Aero from the U.S.

    Tom - you're absolutely right, and that's what I would expect as well. I got the impression both from Holly early on this time around, and last year from Amanda when the first jacket was being made that somehow they never got my information on file. I originally ordered through Aero USA. That...
  9. frussell

    Shipping Back to Aero from the U.S.

    53Effie - I agree with you 100 percent, but it is what it is. I'd understand if it was a repair, but it's not. It's a jacket that was sold to me as one thing and turned out to be another, and never fit well at all anyway. Still, if I want my replacement jacket made, it's on their terms. I'm...
  10. frussell

    Shipping Back to Aero from the U.S.

    Got an email from Holly today wanting me to send my steer/horse jacket back, as my replacement jacket is apparently getting started. Anybody have advice as to what service to use? I haven't been able to find anything so far that costs less than $200+, which seems pretty high. Holly requested...
  11. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    Thanks HD.
  13. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    I'm supposedly in the queue for my replacement. Holy mentioned early Feb for completion, but that sounds a bit optimistic at this date. Still not sure what my out-of-pocket cost will be with return, VAT, or any other issues. Looking forward to a hopefully happy ending. Frank
  14. frussell

    Teamster v.s Long Half Belt Length?

    Thanks guys. I guess what I'm really looking for is someone who has non-modified (i.e. extra length) versions of both jackets, in the same size. I'd basically like to know which one is longer, and if possible, by how much. Thanks again, Frank.
  15. frussell

    Teamster v.s Long Half Belt Length?

    Without bothering Holly during this crunch period for Aero with little questions like this, I thought I would bother you folks instead. If anyone owns standard versions of both jackets, would you please comment on the difference in length between the two? I'm getting my steer LHB replaced with...
  16. frussell

    How do you know when a jacket is broken in?

    Geez Rockin' Dog, if your LHB in steer weighs 5kg+, you must be a big fella. My size 52 LHB in steer weighs in at roughly 10 lbs, and I'm six foot five, over 280 lbs. If I'm doing my conversion right, your jacket outweighs my monstrosity by over a pound. I'm returning mine, not only because...
  17. frussell

    Akubra Campdraft Question

    Tom's right as usual. The few vintage ORs I've found in my size were every bit as soft as a Campdraft, maybe more. The newer they were, the more western-style stiffener they seemed to have in them. You could guess that the stiffener wore or washed out of the old ones, but one was NOS, and had...
  19. frussell

    Top Secret Hats is closing down

    I had the same experience as Blackthorn. Maybe their service to the UK was better. Frank
  20. frussell

    Need a leather MC jacket religned

    Avoid LA Leather Cleaners. They supposedly do re-lining and repairs as well as cleaning. I sent a jacket there to be cleaned (eBay purchase) and to have the pockets repaired, buttons stitched back on. They charged my credit card, and sent the jacket back untouched. Waste of time, after...
  21. frussell

    New Johnson Leather Custom Half Belt Pictorial

    Excellent jacket and looks like a great fit. It may seem like a "hunk of change," but I only paid 15 or so dollars less than that for my Aero Long Half Belt, and you ended up with a well-fitting jacket that is exactly what you ordered. I wish I had known about Johnson when I was shopping...
  22. frussell

    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    I'll miss Huell. Since he became a Palm Springs area homeowner years ago, he was often over at my grandfather's house brushing up on local history and getting ideas for future shows. He even managed to squeeze Grandpa into several episodes involving the Palm Springs area. He was a gentleman...
  23. frussell

    Long Half Belt vs Stockman/Teamster photos needed.

    Thanks Nick (Dav) for clearing that up. I appreciate the help. I've got a Teamster on order right now to replace my steerhide-sold-as-horsehide LHB, and I'm just trying to make sure I shouldn't have gotten one of the longer models. My LHB was plenty long enough, but I think Mark Moye had them...

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