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    • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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      Is this what a typical IH needle would look like? Like the kind that break while sewing the 25oz. denim? @Winchy @Giles

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      • WinchyW
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        Yeah that looks about right.

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        • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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          @Winchy thanks. I'm going to be sculpting it in 3D today.

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          • neph93N
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            I'm a total boot noob! I wear Adi Dasslers finest three stripes whenever I can, then I've got an old pair of generic steel caps for working in and an old pair of donated hunting boots for hiking/cabin trips and so on. The only casual boots I've got is a pair of black, lined Clarks that cost about $200 that I've had for autumn/winter use the last three years.

            I'm painfully aware that I need to up my boot game. I'm not quite ready to splurge $800 on some of the badassery available here. I'm just not sure I love boots that much (yet). So I'm thinking something more "entry level" that cost around $400, like Red Wings or Wolverines. They need to be able to tackle rain and not be useless in ice and snow. Lining isn't a must as woollen socks are boss.

            Here's the question: Based on the above, which boots should I buy?

            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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            • spitfiredealerS
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              Everyone who is into this kinda gear should of owned a pair of Red Wings at least once.  I have numerous pairs and can't complain. Go for a pair.

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              • madmondayM
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                $400 for redwings?

                Figure out sizing & what u like then get someone to proxy for you or buy lightly used on ebay or grailed

                head high, middle finger higher

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                • spitfiredealerS
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                  Yeah don't pay $400 for a pair for Christs sake.

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                  • neph93N
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                    Red Wings are between $300-$350 here, depending on the model. Wolverines $420.

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                    «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                    We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                    • neph93N
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                      @spitfiredealer:

                      Yeah don't pay $400 for a pair for Christs sake.

                      I hear ya 🙂 . Are Wolverines worth the extra? Read some pretty damning things about them on the dedicated thread here.

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                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                      • spitfiredealerS
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                        Never had a pair. What size are you? Will keep a eye out. Always see Redwings in the sales. Never paid full price for a pair and I had 6.

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                        • madmondayM
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                          Glad to proxy, just figure out sizing & save the extra money on flowers for the wife with a decent dinner or a day trip with the kiddies.

                          head high, middle finger higher

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                          • neph93N
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                            Cheers guys, that's very decent of you both. I have it on good authority that I'm a UK 10/US 11 in Red Wings. Shout out if you see anything.

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                            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                            • CutlasshoundC
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                              @neph93:

                              Cheers guys, that's very decent of you both. I have it on good authority that I'm a UK 10/US 11 in Red Wings. Shout out if you see anything.

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                              I have redwings and wolverine addisons. Go for redwings ( oxblood iron rangers or ice cutters are a good shout imo).

                              I also like the look of look of the danner made for japan boots but not owned a pair yet!

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                              I ain't got time to bleed.

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                              • FinksterF
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                                @neph93:

                                … So I'm thinking something more "entry level" that cost around $400, like Red Wings or Wolverines. They need to be able to tackle rain and not be useless in ice and snow. Lining isn't a must as woollen socks are boss.

                                Here's the question: Based on the above, which boots should I buy?

                                Beside the common RW's and Wolverine Boots, you could also check Thorogood or Chippewa Boots for this price range.

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                                • veloaudioV
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                                  Anyone heard from @mclaincausey recently? I sent him a PM and haven't heard back. I see he hasn't been on the forum in a while. I hope all is well.

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                                  • AnesthetistA
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                                    @veloaudio:

                                    Anyone heard from @mclaincausey recently? I sent him a PM and haven't heard back. I see he hasn't been on the forum in a while. I hope all is well.

                                    He is on Instagram as mclaincausey and has posted recently. I miss his posts here.

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                                    IG: bluehandsslim

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                                    • DougNgD
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                                      @Seul:

                                      So.. In my stockroom/ level floor cellar, I have no light… No electricity either, everything's been cut (to prevent from tenants using the built-in airco I assume)...

                                      I've bought a LED searchlight but I need something that provides much more light... This is kinda cool but not sufficent either: http://www.light11.nl/Marset/FollowMe.html

                                      Anyone have any ideas here?.. It's a small room, under 10m²…

                                      I use these during blackouts

                                      http://www.amazon.com/LuminAID-PackLite-Inflatable-Solar-Lantern/dp/B00TF7LYYU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1446233664&sr=8-2&keywords=luminaid

                                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                      • neph93N
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                                        @Cutlasshound:

                                        @neph93:

                                        Cheers guys, that's very decent of you both. I have it on good authority that I'm a UK 10/US 11 in Red Wings. Shout out if you see anything.

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                                        I have redwings and wolverine addisons. Go for redwings ( oxblood iron rangers or ice cutters are a good shout imo).

                                        I also like the look of look of the danner made for japan boots but not owned a pair yet!

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                                        Sorry, dude. Missed this the first time. Thanks for the input [emoji106]

                                        Finkster, too. Nice one.

                                        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                        • AetasA
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                                          $21.96 LuminAID LUM-PL16 PackLite 16 Inflatable Solar Light
                                          On my want list now @DougNg

                                          But perhaps one lamp with 65 Lumes is not enough for @Seul
                                          See candlewax dripping down his racks 🙂

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                                          • DougNgD
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                                            I use more than one if necessary

                                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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