Repairs & Modifications
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Just a normal sewingmachine.
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I sent my 634S-B to The Works for some serious repair, and I requested for some photos of the process. Thanks to Giles, Haraki-san, and the lady that repaired my jeans (I think she's Gong?). I'm really happy about the repair, and am super excited about getting it back!
Really cool repair! I love it, and seriously can't wait to put it on again..
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ron that is a great repair.
you really do beat the shit out of your gear
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with winter in full effect here in middle america I decided to wax my 634sr
I used Fjallraven Greenland wax, last year I waxed my Carhartt jacket with it
it's basically like a bar of soap, you rub it on then use a heat gun or iron to melt it in
I used an iron, my wife's hair dryer is much slower
using a canned product like barbour wax designed to be melted and applied with a brush probably gives a better coating and is physically easier but also much messier and probably takes a better technique
the Greenland wax is pretty easy and foolproof
the process is fun for about 3 minutes, then elbow grease for an hour and you're left with a nice sore arm and a little mess to clean up
I just did one coat, they won't be fully waterproof but it helps for light outdoor duty and cuts the bite of the wind a bit as well
today they'll get some field testing and I might give them another coat
before:
down one leg
detail after that's ironed in
a little heavier along the seams and on the hems
get the hems on the inside too
the kids wanted to help
pocket
end result
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excellent project jaco, with pitch perfect execution from you & the little ones. funny thing is i've been reading up on that stuff trying to figure out if i was going to use it to waterproof/windproof a garment.
should be needless to say you've sold me on the product
***& as an after thought, you might get the slow&steady award for your SRs this winter.
good job for staying the course
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How should I decide what the best length is for my 666XHS'es?.. I measured my SEXIH07bks and they measure 31.8 but they're a tad too long… If I cuff the XHS'es to the length I want them to be, the hem measures 2.5", and they measure 33" now, so I'd need a 30.5"... My ALDs measure closer to 31" though... Should I play it on the safe side and get them hemmed to 31.5 or should a 31 inseam do (I'm only 5.75')?.. Any advice on how to accurately decide on the length?..
Thanks.
