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    Seul
    Joined: 24 Nov 2009

    Worked with my Grensons and the grip is just phenomenal… So stoked...

    Put in my heavy duty inlay soles (the gel feels nice), and replaced my laces by rawhide black'uns... They're not as grey/ green as the pics make them out...


    last edited by 30 Nov 2011, 10:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      ronaldlsh
      Joined: 7 Mar 2010

      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..  🙂

      THE RAW WAR

      @ronaldlsh:

      > Just going to keep wearing IH.

      last edited by 30 Nov 2011, 15:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        madmonday
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 13 Oct 2009

        ron that is a great repair.

        you really do beat the shit out of your gear

        head high, middle finger higher

        last edited by 30 Nov 2011, 15:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          ronaldlsh
          Joined: 7 Mar 2010

          Yup, definitely a very good repair.

          I'm not sure if I'm happy about how I beat out my jeans. Haha. I get crotch blowouts in my jeans very quickly. (My IHxB01 is with a local tailor)

          I seriously hope that there is a way to slow it down.

          THE RAW WAR

          @ronaldlsh:

          > Just going to keep wearing IH.

          last edited by 30 Nov 2011, 15:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Finn666
            Joined: 20 Jan 2011

            damn…great pair there ronald.

            hopefully i get some pics of my repair as well...(though i haven´t requested any)  😠

            last edited by 2 Dec 2011, 14:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              jacoavlu
              Joined: 17 Dec 2010

              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

              last edited by 4 Dec 2011, 16:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Seul
                Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                Looks nice!..

                last edited by 4 Dec 2011, 16:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  madmonday
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                  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

                  head high, middle finger higher

                  last edited by 12 Apr 2011, 16:39 4 Dec 2011, 16:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Finn666
                    Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                    @jacoavlu:

                    well done and great to see that it works…

                    how´s the smell though?...i somehow hate the smell of my barbour.

                    last edited by 4 Dec 2011, 16:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      jacoavlu
                      Joined: 17 Dec 2010

                      thanks monday
                      the greenland wax is perfect for a not so serious guy like me

                      finn, there's basically no smell, certainly nothing unpleasant, I did it all indoors and my wife never complained

                      last edited by 4 Dec 2011, 16:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Seul
                        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                        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.

                        last edited by 12 Dec 2011, 10:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Guest
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                          ladies and gentlemen ,,for your dining and dancing pleasure ,,,,,,i bring you,,,

                          THE FRANKENHEAD 3007


                          last edited by 16 Dec 2011, 10:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Guest
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                            And just fer shits and giggles,,,

                            The SAMMIESTEIN 512XX

                            bye bye Bootcuts

                            last edited by 16 Dec 2011, 10:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Finn666
                              Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                              Love the fit of the sammiestein's…

                              last edited by 16 Dec 2011, 12:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Seul
                                Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                Yeah the 512xx'es look really good!.. 3007 looks a bit tight, but I know you like your jeans like that so disregard!..

                                (So jealous on you having snow btw…)

                                last edited by 16 Dec 2011, 17:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Guest
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                                  cheers ppl…..the Sammies are spot on,,,,and yes the 3007s are too tight,,wearable,,but tight,,,so they may be put up fer grabs/trade ;),,and Seul,,,most of the snow has gone,,,,jus slush left now 😞

                                  last edited by 16 Dec 2011, 20:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • topic:timeago-later,15 days
                                  • ALEX1976A
                                    ALEX1976
                                    Banned
                                    Joined: 7 Jun 2010

                                    the button holes of my sr need a little repair–-they begin to fray...the third hole is not ready;-)

                                    the 25 oz 634 begin to fray too….preventative stitching around the two button holes-the third never button up:-)

                                    last edited by 31 Dec 2011, 11:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • jimmyJ
                                      jimmy
                                      Joined: 17 Dec 2010

                                      jaco- that is the coolest thing i've seen in a long time. Seems way easier than using barbour. Thanks!

                                      last edited by 6 Jan 2012, 01:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • topic:timeago-later,8 days
                                      • derivative666D
                                        derivative666
                                        Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                                        @madmonday:

                                        i just saw what you did on the other side lando, good job (what i am Inspector Clouseau)  D666 when you get a moment you should put those repairs up in the appropriate thread.  & to stay off topic is the crotch repair comfortable?  HAhahahaha, but i'm serious.  i'll explain in the appropriate thread  😞
                                        [/quote]

                                        @derivative666:

                                        634S

                                        ^crotch repair not uncomfortable at all will take photos over the weekend.

                                        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

                                        last edited by 13 Jan 2012, 19:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • topic:timeago-later,16 days
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                                          madmonday
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                                          wholly crotch images just to memorialize my 666s as they are:

                                          view from the outside:

                                          pork&beans view:

                                          have been washed & the stray stitches & mess have been clipped & they are just waiting to make the trip to get repaired.  i need more time in the day or maybe an additional few hours in the day to get stuff done  😠

                                          guess it's worse problems to have, so i'll stop the whining 😉

                                          head high, middle finger higher

                                          last edited by 29 Jan 2012, 22:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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