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STEP BY STEP NAPTHA BATH
Hey, Rabbit, Absolutely spot on the money, Sir, and well stated!! My own problem, which happened many, many years ago, was a vapour ignition, from 20 feet away!! Thank God it did not ignite the can of fuel I was using to refill that second stove!! Suffice it to say, it got my attention, and... -
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Hi, All, I posted this in the thread linked above, but thought I should post it here, too, just to cover all the safety bases. Doc "Quote Originally Posted by buler View Post Wear gloves, eye protection, and respirator mask. Do it in a very well ventilated area. No flame source anywhere... -
STEP BY STEP NAPTHA BATH
Greetings, All, This is a VERY important point, Folks, as Naptha, like Coleman Fuel, has a flash point of about -40° below zero!! That means that even a spark, or teeny-tiny flame, anywhere nearby, will cause it to ignite immediately!!!! As one who has a collection of vintage camping... -
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Greetings,All, When was the Key Club Imperial Stetson offered? I'm guessing the 1960's, judging by the style. Thanks for any clues or info. Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc -
All You Need to Know About Hat Etiquette
Greetings, All, I still touch my brim when passing Ladies, and remove my hat indoors, except in the store and other such places. But, as I Living History researcher, I have learned that, in the 18th century, most men wore their hats most all the time, only removing them when in their own... -
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Post New Hats Here!
Hi, David, Many thanks for the anniversary congrats, Sir! Much appreciated. We love being married, and one of the parts of my wife's charm, is that they loves me in such hats as that Stetson Sovereign fedora! She is part of the driving force for me to get more to add to those I already... -
The Dobbs Diner...
Evening, Sir, Thanks for more thoughts on this hat. I got a note from the seller telling me that, if I were unhappy for any reason, I could return it for a full refund, which is more than fair. I will hope it's at least a fur felt, and in decent condition, as well as fitting me properly. As... -
The Dobbs Diner...
Greetings, All, Please take a look at this Dobbs (Stetson) hat that I got today on 'the bay. I posted it in "ask a question, get an answer", and so far, it looks like it's a newer Dobbs, or a bastardized Stetson with Dobbs sweatband. I hope that it is a beaver felt hat, as wool felts just... -
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Evening, Jared, Thanks, very much, for your take on this Dobbs mystery fedora. I am hoping it is a felt hat, and not wool, but I guess I'll take what I get, as long as it fits. It won't bother me if this hat is, indeed, a Dobbs, but I'm not too interested in a wool hat. Thanks, again, and... -
Post New Hats Here!
Greetings, All, Well, you guys have definitely given me the "Hat Pox", as I've been seeking, finding, and buying a few since I joined up here! Yesterday, was our 32nd wedding anniversary, and we drove over to Big Bear Lake to have a celebratory dinner at one of our favorite restaurants over... -
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Greetings, I've been seeking a nice grey Stetson fedora, to go with the others I've recently been buying and wearing, and today, won a Dobbs grey fedora, which has a Stetson liner in it. Did Stetson actually make hats for Dobbs at any time, or did someone just swap out the liner in this hat... -
Pocketwatches
Hi, Talbot, and All, Here are a few more of my verge fusee pocket watches, dates beginning in 1690, and ending in 1832. All except the 1832 specimen are from the 18th century. Dials in the first photo, movements in the second, and a detail shot of three different sizes and years...- Doc Mark
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Pocketwatches
Greetings, Talbot, Many thanks for your kind words, Sir. Like you I love verge fusee movements, and my oldest is from 1690, and still runs like a top! I can post a few more photos, of watches and their movements, and yes, the pistol is a Queen Anne screw-barrel, which was the "magnum"...- Doc Mark
- Post #771
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Cowboy Boots
Good Morning, Gentlemen, Thank you for the interest in seeing my small stable of boots. I will take and post photos next week, when I get back from a job. My boots will not be quite as fancy as some of the stunners I've seen in this thread, but I love them, and as mentioned, so does my wife...- Doc Mark
- Post #335
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Cowboy Boots
Greetings, Folks, Well, born and raised in Texas, "way back when", I grew up wearing western hats and boots, jeans, and proper long-sleeved shirts. Moved to California in the mid-'60's, and gradually changed my style. Part of this had to do with not having a horse anymore, and part of it...- Doc Mark
- Post #332
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Post New Hats Here!
Good Evening, JohnnyJ, Thank you, so very much, for your great recommendation, Sir! I talked to Art today, and he has agreed to take on the job of bringing my old Lock & Co. hat back to life so I can wear and enjoy it!! My wife and I really enjoy supporting true artists, like Art, so it will... -
Dating Your Hat (A Place to Discuss the Age of Your Vintage Hat)
Greetings, Gentlemen, By way of an update, I talked to Art Fawcett today, and he will be doing the needed work and associated maintenance for my "new" old hat! Thanks to those who recommended him, as he seems like a first rate Gentleman, who is a true artist at what he does! Can you tell that... -
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Greetings, Gentlemen, Thanks, very much, for the welcomes, and also the information on local hat shops. As it turns out, I called Art Fawcett and left a message about my hat needs. He called me back a while later, and we enjoyed a very nice chat about the hat, and also a few other fun topics... -
Dating Your Hat (A Place to Discuss the Age of Your Vintage Hat)
Howdy, All, I already posted these photos in the "new hat" thread, but so far, I'm not hearing a thing about the age of my hat, which I would very much like to know. To that end, I'll post these photos here, too, and see if I have better luck. I bought this at a Swap Meet, down in San Diego... -
Post New Hats Here!
Good Morning, Folks, On Sunday, I found a black fedora at a San Diego swap meet, and scored it for a good price. I mentioned that find in the "ask a question, get an answer" area, and was asked about photos, which I actually took in the back seat of my Mother-in-law's van after the swap...
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