DiamondDave
Well-Known Member
Again, I will say thanks to JC at Good Wear, I have now completed my first jacket complete with a proper label and FANTASTIC Japanese zippers by Waldes....
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BUCO REPRO now with LABELS!!
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greyhound52
New Member
very nice great work. Love the label looks great.
jack aranda
Member
Hi, Dave:
That is beautiful work. A joy to behold and a pleasure to wear, I'll bet. Understated elegance.
That is beautiful work. A joy to behold and a pleasure to wear, I'll bet. Understated elegance.
DiamondDave
Well-Known Member
Jack and Greyhound,
Thanks again for all of the positive reviews. Obviously I still see the little errors that are present, (none of which is TOO detrimental) but I now have an appreciation for the work that goes into a properly made accurate repro. 100% Cotton thread is a BEAR to work with, the 3 oz. leather is tough as nails and can be very difficult to work with. I now know why the modern repro makers, outside of Japan, work in thinner leather as well as Nylon thread and simplified patterns.
These will soon retail for $650.00 USD, as I think that this is a rather "under served" price point and market. This price is for the Steerhide in either "Russet" or Black. I will later be offering a Horsehide version which will of course be slightly more. These will come with those fantastic "Waldes" zippers made in Japan and are far superior to ANY repro made in the USA currently.
Lastly I may also be offering an upgraded zipper set with actual repro Talon zippers, however these will be an additional 100.00 option as the Japanese zippers repros are somewhat more expensive. Not sure if anyone would even be interested in this option but I may make it thus anyway... What do you guys think?
Cheers and thanks again,
DD
Thanks again for all of the positive reviews. Obviously I still see the little errors that are present, (none of which is TOO detrimental) but I now have an appreciation for the work that goes into a properly made accurate repro. 100% Cotton thread is a BEAR to work with, the 3 oz. leather is tough as nails and can be very difficult to work with. I now know why the modern repro makers, outside of Japan, work in thinner leather as well as Nylon thread and simplified patterns.
These will soon retail for $650.00 USD, as I think that this is a rather "under served" price point and market. This price is for the Steerhide in either "Russet" or Black. I will later be offering a Horsehide version which will of course be slightly more. These will come with those fantastic "Waldes" zippers made in Japan and are far superior to ANY repro made in the USA currently.
Lastly I may also be offering an upgraded zipper set with actual repro Talon zippers, however these will be an additional 100.00 option as the Japanese zippers repros are somewhat more expensive. Not sure if anyone would even be interested in this option but I may make it thus anyway... What do you guys think?
Cheers and thanks again,
DD
greyhound52
New Member
Dave,
Again this work is fantastic. Price seems reasonable considering the work done on this and the fact you can have some peronnal attention (like what John gives). Think you have a winner.
Again this work is fantastic. Price seems reasonable considering the work done on this and the fact you can have some peronnal attention (like what John gives). Think you have a winner.
Weasel_Loader
Active Member
Looks like you really have something going. I'm not much for civilian type vintage leather, but that's some great craftsmanship! Love your work and ideas. Good luck.
