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    • seawolfS
      seawolf
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      @Chris:

      I knew the Chief would have solid input. 🙂

      What can I say? I love my Wescos 🙂

      “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

      @zeebeeleather

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      • UnTuckedU
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        @Appfaff:

        I always figured the Vests were designed to wear over leathers, so the lack of a bulky leather tag was so it wouldn’t add any bulk around a jacket collar or scratch up the leather after the patch dried a bit.

        Obviously I completely made that narrative up haha [emoji38]

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        Makes enough sense for me…

        It will also be a plus when I grow muscles and decide too wear it in lieu of a shirt, lol

        In search of:
        IHV-04, med.
        IHSH-185, large
        IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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        • ChrisC
          Chris
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          So like this?

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          • GilesG
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            Looking awfully good, whoever that is… . 😶

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            • UnTuckedU
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              Not sure my genetics will allow me such a godly physique, but something along those lines would be nice, lol

              In search of:
              IHV-04, med.
              IHSH-185, large
              IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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              • gaseousclayG
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                Who makes a nice quality cast iron skillet?

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                WTB:
                IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                IHSH-19

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                • S
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                  Staub and Le Cruset make good ones, I guess these two are the Standard recommendation at least in Europe.

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                  • ChrisC
                    Chris
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                    Giles has some from Finex that seem cool.

                    I have basic pans from Lodge; cheap, but they work just fine for me.

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                    • gaseousclayG
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                      Might check out Lodge. I suspect they should last many years and I don’t think I need to spend $200+ for a skillet

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                      WTB:
                      IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                      IHSH-19

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                      • S
                        sabergirl
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                        We cook almost exclusively on cast iron, and the best pieces I have came from antique shops. Newer lodge has a pebbled finish on the interior, and a great cast iron skillet with be smooth as glass, and once properly seasoned, almost completely non-stick.

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                        • ChrisC
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                          I think the pebbling is part of the casting process.  After 10-15 years of use, the surface smooths down.

                          I think Lodge pre-seasons all their pans now, which to me, is kinda like buying pre-faded denim.

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                          • lester_galulaL
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                            I also have antique skillets, but the brand Field sells cast iron skillets with smooth interiors for about the same price as Lodge.

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                            • lester_galulaL
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                              @Chris:

                              I think the pebbling is part of the casting process.  After 10-15 years of use, the surface smooths down.

                              I think Lodge pre-seasons all their pans now, which to me, is kinda like buying pre-faded denim.

                              The pebbling is a result of the casting process, but in antique cast iron pans and some contemporary brands, they sand the interior smooth, which allows for a better non-stick surface.

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                              • gaseousclayG
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                                @lester_galula:

                                I also have antique skillets, but the brand Field sells cast iron skillets with smooth interiors for about the same price as Lodge.

                                Are they US made?

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                                WTB:
                                IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                                IHSH-19

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                                • gaseousclayG
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                                  @gaseousclay:

                                  @lester_galula:

                                  I also have antique skillets, but the brand Field sells cast iron skillets with smooth interiors for about the same price as Lodge.

                                  Are they US made?

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                                  Never mind, they are.

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                                  WTB:
                                  IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                                  IHSH-19

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                                  • gaseousclayG
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                                    I have a boot conditioning question, Obenauf’s or Venetian shoe cream? Which brand do you prefer to condition your boots and why? Does it even matter?

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                                    WTB:
                                    IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                                    IHSH-19

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                                    • lester_galulaL
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                                      I use obenaufs and pecards boot oil (obenaufs if they have been getting wet, pecards if they've just been sitting).  I don't think there is a single right answer for leather care.

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                                      • ChrisC
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                                        I suspect it doesn't make much difference.  Personally, I typically use Bick 4, since it's pretty common with the cowboy types around here.

                                        But for what it's worth, the bookmaker I respect most, Lee Miller, considers Saphir products the best available.

                                        That probably just made things worse, not better, didn't it? 😞

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                                        • gaseousclayG
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                                          @Chris:

                                          I suspect it doesn't make much difference.  Personally, I typically use Bick 4, since it's pretty common with the cowboy types around here.

                                          But for what it's worth, the bookmaker I respect most, Lee Miller, considers Saphir products the best available.

                                          That probably just made things worse, not better, didn't it? 😞

                                          I use Saphir for my dress shoes only. Think I’ll just try one of the brands and see how it goes

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                                          WTB:
                                          IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                                          IHSH-19

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                                          • gaseousclayG
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                                            Ordered some Obenauf's heavy duty lp. Minnesota winters can be brutal and the city uses tons of salt to de-ice the roads.

                                            WTB:
                                            IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                                            IHSH-19

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