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  1. TLW '90

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    I ordered another woolvest from C&C Sutlery out of Idaho . It's gonna be at least 8-12 weeks as usual because they're made to order , but it's worth it. Just like this one but a medium grey, 1 size up ( to better accommodate layering ), and the shorter length option.
  2. TLW '90

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    I just ordered another " modern challis vest " from C&C Sutlery out of Idaho. The first is a bit too snug and it's tad long too so it doesn't fit over my favorite belt buckle very well, this time I went 1 size up and made sure to spend the extra $10 for the shorter option. The first was in...
  3. TLW '90

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    I wasn't sure how I felt about the tall collar, but I walked to into town to our annual October car show / fundraiser and it was pretty cold. The tall collar really came in handy to keep my ears warm. I forgot my phone at home so I couldn't get any pictures, but there were some familiar cars...
  4. TLW '90

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    I'm not sure I could really pull off a leather vest, but that one sure looks nice if I could.
  5. TLW '90

    Adding Zipper pulls ?

    Old incandescent D cell flashlights are a good source as well, but I don't have any more modern plastic ones to sacrifice. I don't want to sacrifice the vintage metal rayovacs because they're worth upgrading to led.
  7. TLW '90

    Adding Zipper pulls ?

    No, I didn't have any on hand so I made it from a piece of windshield wiper insert. I save the stuff whenever I can, because it has so many uses. You are right thoug, brass does look better than the stainless ones. This one has has a wider footprint than usual, and that's good because it fills...
  8. TLW '90

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

  9. TLW '90

    Adding Zipper pulls ?

  10. TLW '90

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    The cuff buttons weren't hard to relocate, my sewing skills aren't pretty but they're not going anywhere.
  11. TLW '90

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    I just received my HWM cruiser and so far I really like it. My only complaint is the cuffs not cinching up tightly . I just can't life with it like this, so I'm going to move the buttons over.
  13. TLW '90

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    My JWM cruiser just arrived. It is much more of a vibrant emerald green than it appears to be on camera.
  14. TLW '90

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    Interesting, thanks for the info.
  15. TLW '90

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    That's good to know. My real concern here is drying,I don't want it to smell like an old dish sponge.
  16. TLW '90

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    Just a heads up for anyone possibly thinking of ordering from JWM. My jacket has shipped, and they do not provide a tracking number in the confirmation/ receipt email. It's not the end of the world, just something to note. I am so used to receiving a tracking number these days, but their...
  17. TLW '90

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    I really hate " designed in America " or " engineered in America ". I don't care where it was designed or engineered, where it was made is the part that really matters. I want to contribute to American manufacturing to help the push for it's return. Even buying off the secondary market I believe...
  19. TLW '90

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Yes sadly as far as I know TLW jackets are made In Pakistan now. I payed $250 for my 1990 dated Illinois surplus TLW and I find it was very well worth it. It is a stout and sturdy piece that is simple enough in design to look perfectly normal. It is not particularly fashionable or anything, it...
  20. TLW '90

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    I decided to browse through the list of fabric samples on the JWM website, and this is what I found as the only option for the " green and black small stag " This tells me that while they only like listing the weight for anything made of their 100% wool, that this cruiser I ordered is going to...
  21. TLW '90

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    That is a very cool wool piece right there.
  22. TLW '90

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    It was warmer when I got home from work today so I just wore the CCS vest when I took the pup for a walk, but later this evening it cooled off on me when I was doing a little plinking in the backyard so I swapped the vest out for the Woolrich barn jacket. I don't know what it is about that...
  23. TLW '90

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Yes I have a JC Highins model 29 ( made by High-standard ) .22 rifle, they sourced pretty high quality goods for their JC Higgens line. I'll bet this jacket is a great piece.

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