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Post by Noah on Sept 1, 2010 1:37:04 GMT -5
When applying Pecards, yes it does go on the whole whip, but for the knots and handle, only use a small amount. If you put too much on the handle it could loosen the strands. But the rest of the whip you can apply a normal amount. And have fun cracking that whip! It's super fun I'll tell you!
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Post by MaX on Sept 1, 2010 6:52:18 GMT -5
If I apply it to the whole whip, won't it then darken evenly? The point was to make the ring darker than the rest, right? By the way, should I apply it to the handle and knob too, or just the fall (and ring)?
Thank! Looking forward to it!
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Post by Noah on Sept 1, 2010 12:49:57 GMT -5
If you just want to darken the ring knot, then a small amount of Pecards on it will help darken it. You might have to do that a few times. I noticed that when I tried it, it got a little darker. You could also try a leather dye if you want to. You can apply Pecards to the handle and knob too, but just not too much. If you do the strands could come loose while it's in your hand. But to make your whip more SA, then just apply a little to the ring. And the fall must be applied with Pecards after every cracking session because it'll dry out.
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Post by MaX on Sept 1, 2010 13:18:14 GMT -5
Okay, I'll try that out. Arh d :-Xit, that reminds me, I forgot to get Pecards from Todd's while I was getting stuff anyway.
I read something about Classic Pecard and Antique Pecard being the same, is that true? If not, which should I get for what?
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Post by Noah on Sept 7, 2010 22:10:35 GMT -5
So MaX, how's your gear searching going? Did you receive anything yet?
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Sept 7, 2010 22:42:50 GMT -5
Hasn't anybody bought Pecards in the past? Has anybody tried both of them? Can't anybody answer MaX's question?
Steven
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Post by Noah on Sept 7, 2010 23:16:49 GMT -5
MaX I'd suggest using the regular Pecards for your whip, jacket, and basically any other leather gear. That's what most use. I don't know about Antique Pecards though.
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Post by MaX on Sept 8, 2010 1:55:57 GMT -5
I've been waiting these past days for something, ANYTHING, to arrive. Yesterday I finally got two notes in my mail that I could come pick some stuff up. But I was to late to do it yesterday... Not only that, one was from the customs department, so I'll have to pay ekstra for that one to get it. Can't wait to get home today, though! I'm carrying the notes, ready for pickup on my way home! Thanks for the Pecards advice. Will the Pecard darken anything it's put on? Specifically a lamb skin jacket?
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Post by Noah on Sept 8, 2010 2:20:52 GMT -5
I know how you feel getting a note to pick it up. Inconvenient right? Sorry to hear you have to pay more for customs. The Pecards will darken some things, like whips. I don't think it will really darken a lambskin jacket though, at least not that much. Maybe someone who knows could help on that one.
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Post by MaX on Sept 8, 2010 2:33:03 GMT -5
Yea, they really figured that one out. If I'm not home they "leave a note". That would be fine, if they did that; "left" it. In stead they SEND it, so I don't get it till the next day... They're getting pretty greedy with packages from the US. Absolutely nothing gets through right now. I havn't seen my jacket yet, so I don't know if I want to darken it, but I have a feeling I wouldn't mind having it a little darker, so anyone with suggestions on how to do that (to lamb skin) is welcome to share their knowledge.
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Post by Kt. Templar on Sept 8, 2010 13:03:03 GMT -5
Oh, you bought it from the US?
If you had bought direct from Wested you definitely wouldn't pay any duty as you are within the EU.
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Post by MaX on Sept 8, 2010 13:11:21 GMT -5
I bought gloves, belts, ribbons, headpiece and bag at from the US, Todd's. I couldn't get all that within EU.
The jacket is from wested (when it arrives), directly from UK, so that won't be a problem, luckily. Also, the hat is from Adventurebilt, who ship from germany, I think. They send from within the EU, at least, so no problems there either.
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Post by Kt. Templar on Sept 8, 2010 13:21:49 GMT -5
Ah, the Todd's stuff is fairly low cost. Hopefully they won't hit you for too much. Unfortunately, over here the charge is far and away above the 'VAT' amount often 40% or more by the time they add all their spurious charges.
US customs charges seem much lower.
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Post by MaX on Sept 8, 2010 13:30:03 GMT -5
Yup, that's why I "dared" to buy it. They charged me $56, $28 of which is just handling fees. That's about 50% of the total of my order! See what I mean about getting robbed? You're not from the US? Where is it 40%? Here in Denmark it's 25% on everything, plus $28 handling fee. Edit: Wow, I really didn't read you message thoroughly enough. 40% was including charges, just like here, and you location is right under your avatar. Bad day for me, I guess.
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Post by MaX on Sept 8, 2010 13:50:53 GMT -5
STUFF picked up! Get ready for pictures! "THE HENRY" RAIDERS FEDORA from Adventurebilt. Wow, the raw hat looks really good! It hasn't been done completely, it needs some bashing, since the top isn't done at all. I also think I'll redo the front bashing, I don't think it's "deep" enough, I don't know what the correct terms are, I hope you see what I mean. WEB BELT from Todd's. One solid brass, one gold colored. I defy you to tell them apart! ;D I found one place (not counting the "solid brass" edging on the back) where it can be seen that they're different. Other than that small detail, they're EXACTLY the same. Weird. Guess the "gold" color is actually brass. Which is great! I'll compare with my Wade Egan belt when I get it. GLOVES from Todd's. I think sizes run a bit small on these. I'm usually a medium in gloves, but I should've gotten a large in this case. Regarding quality, I don't think they look like you can use them too roughly. The seams seem weak, compared to other leather gloves I have, and something was ripped a little bit under neath the thumb. I'll write Todd about it, it's probably just a mistake in the specific glove. STAFF OF RA HEADPIECE from Todd's. Looks great, and really good weight to it! When you hold it and look at it, it is obvious that it's "fake", ie. it looks kinda mass produced. But that's only something nitpickers like me notice, I think. TEMPLE BAG from Todd's. Size of the bag seems spot on. It's VERY ligth colored; white. This is gonna have to take a serious beating to look SA. There's some sort of thin bag, in an elastic fabric, inside the bag. It isn't attached or anything. I have no idea what that's for... Anybody know? HAT RIBBON from Todd's. Compared to the ribbon on The Henry, which I believe is as accurate as can get, unless Adventurebilt saves the 100% correct for the Deluxes, Todd's ribbons are spot on. Impossible to tell the difference just by looking at it. Below is a pic next to the Henry ribbon. It's good! That concludes today's shipment! I can't wait for the next to come in!
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Sept 8, 2010 14:52:23 GMT -5
AWESOME!!! Could you please just post pics of you wearing the new hat and holding the new whip? :-P I'm beginning to think that your camera likes the Terminator more than it does you. ;D EDIT: Looks like Todd's gloves aren't as accurate as I thought. The wrist stitching is double on the website picture, but singular on MaX's gloves. I hope it's just for that one pair. Steven
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Post by MaX on Sept 8, 2010 15:18:11 GMT -5
Haha, I was saving myself for when I have the full gear, but I'll take it under consideration. The skull is / will be the resting place of the hat, so they have to learn to get along. Hmm, I like the gloves on the site better than the ones I received. I'll have to write Todd to hear what's what.
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Post by Noah on Sept 8, 2010 21:30:22 GMT -5
Gear looks really good! Congratulations! I just got my new Penman today, so I'll post a review and pics soon. You can use the inner bag in the sandbag to fill it up with sand or anything else you want. I don't really use it though. And yeah the sandbag does need a lot of distressing.
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Sept 8, 2010 23:31:52 GMT -5
I have a hypothesis that burying the sandbag in dark brown mulch might help in some way. It's only a hypothesis, though. Only try it at your own risk.
Steven
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Post by California Jones on Sept 9, 2010 0:02:49 GMT -5
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Post by MaX on Sept 9, 2010 2:53:10 GMT -5
Thanks all! I'm glad you approve. Noah, congratulations on your Pennman! The hats I've seen from them look really great! Did you get a handmade? Looking forward to seeing pictures! PJ, I think the mulch would definitely be a good idea. KT recommended coffee, which I'll also have to try out. CJ, yea I figured I wouldn't be alone in wanting a more precise bashing. I'm going over to Kim's on sunday, he's offered to help me bash it. Yai, pictures are the best! They do say more than a thousand words, after all.
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Post by Noah on Sept 9, 2010 20:19:11 GMT -5
MaX, yes it's handmade by the man, John Penman. I'm also gonna try the tea and coffee method on my sandbag.
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Post by MaX on Sept 10, 2010 1:59:17 GMT -5
Nice, congrats again! How long was/is the wait?
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Post by pagey on Sept 10, 2010 2:05:59 GMT -5
Glad you like the whip, Max. As for darkening the transition knot - my favourite way is to use a tiny amount of pecards and then to rub, rub, rub with your fingers - the heat generated will gradually darken the leather. Do this every now and again and you'll soon have a darker knot. Just don't apply pecards too often or you risk loosening the knot. Happy cracking!
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Post by niagrawhipco on Sept 10, 2010 3:17:33 GMT -5
I believe the plastic bag inside the sand bag is to put sand or beans to fill the bag out, without dirtying the inside of your sand bag and to keep it from leaking.
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