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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    Repairs & Modifications

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    • SeulS
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      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...


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      • ronaldlshR
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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..  🙂

        THE RAW WAR

        @ronaldlsh:

        > Just going to keep wearing IH.

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        • madmondayM
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          ron that is a great repair.

          you really do beat the shit out of your gear

          head high, middle finger higher

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          • ronaldlshR
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            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.

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            • Finn666F
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              damn…great pair there ronald.

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

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              • J
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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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                • SeulS
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                  Looks nice!..

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                  • madmondayM
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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

                    head high, middle finger higher

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                    • Finn666F
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                      @jacoavlu:

                      well done and great to see that it works…

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

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                      • J
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                        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

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                        • SeulS
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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.

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                          • ?
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                            ladies and gentlemen ,,for your dining and dancing pleasure ,,,,,,i bring you,,,

                            THE FRANKENHEAD 3007


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                            • ?
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                              And just fer shits and giggles,,,

                              The SAMMIESTEIN 512XX

                              bye bye Bootcuts

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                              • Finn666F
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                                Love the fit of the sammiestein's…

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                                • SeulS
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                                  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…)

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                                  • ?
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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 😞

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                                    • ALEX1976A
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                                      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:-)

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

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                                        • derivative666D
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                                          @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  😞
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                                          @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

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                                          • madmondayM
                                            madmonday
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                                            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

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