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    Eagledog replied to the thread Vanson jacket appreciation.
    It looks OK. However, the shoulders and sleeves aren't going to shrink. The middle isn't going to grow. So it will likely never feel...
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    Eagledog replied to the thread Vanson jacket appreciation.
    My only Vanson. Not sure what model this is. Several of the numbers in the pocket are not sharp enough to read. Vanson said maybe an...
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    Eagledog replied to the thread CPO Shirts and Shirt-Jackets.
    If you need more pocket room the heavyweight shirt jacket has plenty of space. The blue tape shows how far you can reach an arm into the...
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    Eagledog replied to the thread Vanson jacket appreciation.
    The screwdriver method looks like this. Tap the end of the handle with the palm of your hand, hammer or mallet
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    Eagledog replied to the thread Vanson jacket appreciation.
    Those vice grips look too chunky and unwieldy. Get a pair of Knipex 125 pliers. The jaws are .125" thick. About the same as a half...
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    Eagledog reacted to navetsea's post in the thread What Jacket Are You Wearing Today? with Like Like.
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    Eagledog replied to the thread Vanson jacket appreciation.
    Pliers like these would make it easier. The jaws are always parallel to each other. The needle nose pliers only put pressure on one...
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    Eagledog replied to the thread Vanson jacket appreciation.
    Try to put something firm inside the sleeve like a 2x4. Take a screwdriver and hammer and firmly tap the entire edge that you were...
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    Eagledog replied to the thread Vanson jacket appreciation.
    If you look at the zipper pull from the side it has a small space to clear the fabric that is next to the teeth. That space is a little...
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    Eagledog replied to the thread Vanson jacket appreciation.
    Squeeze the top and bottom of the zipper pull together. The gap is too big from being tugged sideways. That's why the teeth aren't...
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    Eagledog replied to the thread Thedi Idas on bigger dudes?.
    Actual cafe racer and board racer jackets are designed to be in a neutral position when the arms are stretched in front of the body in a...
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    Eagledog replied to the thread Thedi Idas on bigger dudes?.
    I see your parents had a sense of humor. Hats off to you and your education accomplishment. Hit Carrie up again. She will tirelessly...
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    Eagledog replied to the thread Thedi Idas on bigger dudes?.
    Post a picture wearing something that fits you well and someone will likely have great suggestions. Maybe it will be Thedi and maybe...
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    Eagledog replied to the thread Thedi Idas on bigger dudes?.
    That's strange you spoke with Carrie. They only do business via email. They do have a 2XL in Stock.

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