FurnitureMaker

Correct thread? Probably not. Here goes anyways…

Has anyone watched a show called ‘the Bear’?  Episode one has the lead character selling vintage Levi’s so he can buy meat for his struggling restaurant. The buyer complains that ‘painted arcuates’ on a pair of jeans are a problem. He believes they are fakes. He is schooled that the lack of rivets and thread arcuates are not only legit, but could fetch $1200 all day on eBay. The chef then makes a deal to sell a ‘1955 blanket lined type 3’ jacket. The buyer doesn’t ask any questions regarding the spurious dating of the type 3. 
 

Four episodes in and no more back alley vintage denim sales. For that matter, no one has cool style or wears decent clothes. I have lost hope. 
 

This could have been the best television show in television history. 
 

I am devastated. 

Let’s  pause the rotation of the cosmos for just another second…

Wasn’t familiar with Phillipson.  I’d be all over their double disk sander. Looks like it would be extremely smooth. 
 

I like, well really like, old American machinery too, and thats what I own. While I don’t have a Bridgeport, I do have a little experience with operating one. . They are common here and often able to be had for little money. Fantastic mills. 
 

In the same shop I rented that had the Bridgeport, there was also a Wadkin PK table saw. Without a doubt one of the nicest ‘Nice Things’ in existence!! It outshined every other table saw I’ve ever used, and by a considerable margin. The PK is the reason I have my English machinery fetish. Unfortunately, very few English machines were imported into the States. Canada had an importer for Wadkin and while still a rare occurrence, you do occasionally see something for sale in Canada. One day…

@Double 0 Soul

 SuFu is hitting my personal sweet spot at the moment. I have a passion for 17-20th century English furniture and joinery. But, if somehow we could steer this thread into English woodworking machinery, Wadkin, Sagar, Robinson etc… then all stars would be aligned. 

2 hours ago, Double 0 Soul said:

I passed up on this set which was just down the road from me for that very reason

 

Good call. Elm is so lovely and the tones  on your set really shine. I can see why you went to such lengths to acquire them. 
I’ve made a couple of tabletops from elm. It’s not often commercially available in the States, but I would love to have a flitch or two. 
 

21 minutes ago, Double 0 Soul said:

 

I wanted elm and the key for me at least, was getting the tops in 3 panels of wood or less.. less jointing with more consistant grain structure.

Yes!!

3 hours ago, nick682 said:

These were a little small for Broark, so they are still available. I can provide more pics/measurements if needed.

Quick measurements on one of the shirts:
Chest 21"
Shoulders 18.25"
Length 26.75"

 

Do you have prices?

I didn’t realize that the Warehouse 201’s do not have belt loops. 

@Duke ManteeThat WW1 belt is interesting. Trying to extrapolate the functionality. At initial glance, it appears to do an excellent  job of complicating your ability to keep your pants up! 
 

Maybe the belt’s function is to hold and organize tools or ammo? Thanks for posting this photo. 

That Barnstormers belt looks unique.  At least I’ve never seen one similar. Does anyone know if this is an original design?

That 201 will be hard to pass up. I’m getting backed-up, I have a pair of the WH1936 next in line. But… A rise of 33 or 34cm (for size 33) would put the 201’s to the front. 

37 minutes ago, Cold Summer said:

 

For reference I'd consider this pair of Warehouse to have pretty much my ideal level of contrast.

 

Agree. About perfect. 

All around good guy Konrad Sauer has been using his immense skills to make small runs of belt buckles, often from Damascus steel. His main focus is making infill hand planes for woodworkers. 
 

High level craft from a maker in full stride. 

I’m looking for a Japanese retailer that carries Orslow and ships to the USA. Thanks. 

That od Motorcycle Dispatch jacket is an itch I desperately want to scratch. Anyone seen dimensions for this (42)? I emailed Warehouse directly last week, but haven’t heard back.

10 minutes ago, JohnM said:

FurnitureMaker, the jacket looks fine, from what we can see.  How is the fit elsewhere?  Did yours come one-wash or raw?

It fits pretty well, other than the neck. I can wear a sweatshirt underneath, and it’s pretty comfortable. 
 

The jacket was shipped raw. I gave it a warm soak and a line dry. My goal is always to reduce arm length shrinkage. I’m tall and lanky and my biggest concern is always arm length. As long as it doesn’t shrink further from where it is now, I am very happy. 
 

I’m going to take some photos with a better camera this weekend and post them to The Happy 40’s thread. 

1 hour ago, mondo said:

Neck is fine, man... better than not being able to comfortably fasten the top button, as is sometimes the case for me (I'm the same jacket size). I don't have a TCB jacket, but my LVC Type I and II are both tight at the topmost button – I never do it up all the way – whereas my Freewheelers Type I is perfect all over. Still, I don't use that top button...

Funny that you mention the LVC jackets. Same goes for my LVC type II that I bought in ‘98-99 (size48). It it a 17.25 inch neck, but looks perfect. 
Thanks for the feedback, it lowered my anxiety!

1 hour ago, volvo240thebest said:

looks fine to me, just don't button it up to the top

Thanks for the feedback. I wound up keeping both the 40s jacket and pants. So I’m still part of the party. I’ll be posting fit photos over the weekend. 

This is the neck of the new 40’s jacket in size 44. It measures 21.5 inches. 

Once I start obsessing on a specific detail, I start to spiral. When I wear this, it feels like I’m wearing a low hanging necklace. 

Other than the neck, I like the fit of the jacket and the details are really great.  Can anyone talk me off the ledge, or do I really look silly in this thing?

45 minutes ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Should be a motivation for some guys and try their pairs again?! If only the waist is the problem of course.

This could be me. My pair is raw. Fits fine in everyplace but waist. But after soaking, I’ll need at least a cm of stretch past raw. 
 

Has anyone’s pair stretched past raw waist dimensions?

Up for offer:

Size 33 Raw. (Measuring in at 33”)

Size 44 Jacket Raw. 
 

Both items pristine, tried on just long enough to break my heart. 
 

I’m looking for a pair of indigo dyed Bakers pants. Or really any clothes made with an indigo sateen. Does anyone have a lead?

43 minutes ago, Duke Mantee said:

Mine just in - 33 Raw measures 33 pulled tight. Thighs a bit trim too.

I can get them on but I feel these are a bit undersized to what was documented ... not entirely convinced about the sizing issue HOWEVER the denim is lovely, I think this will show very very nicely with a bit of wear

I just checked the size chart from page one. A size 33 Raw was targeted to be 88.9 cm or 35 inches. A two inch discrepancy is out of bounds. 
I would like to see TCB get involved here on this SUFU thread to help people understand the discrepancy. Maybe Ryo could make a statement and give options to those whose pants are too small?