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[jchance]

Is it possible to remove metal spikes from a leather jackets? If yes, what tools do you need? Do you have a link/video of a tutorial handy?

Example:

 

[Eagledog]

Use a seam ripper to open the jacket and get to the inside of the leather.
Use a drill press to drill out the rivet on the back side.
Remove the spikes.
Stitch leather panels back together.
Then you will have a perforated jacket for summer riding.
And friends will be able to hug you again.

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Are you asking out of curiosity or do you have such a jacket you'd like to experiment with?

Tbh, I don't see the point if it's already studded to that extent. After removing them, you're gonna be left with some swiss cheese lapels lol

 

[jchance]

Are you asking out of curiosity or do you have such a jacket you'd like to experiment with?

Tbh, I don't see the point if it's already studded to that extent. After removing them, you're gonna be left with some swiss cheese lapels lol

Both out of curiosity (to see whether I have the tools available at home) and there’s also a jacket I’m considering experimenting on (top pic). No need to ripe the seam because the lining is pretty beaten up. The stitching where the holes were might need to be redone. The bottom pic is what I’m considering as a possible alternative for the empty holes, maybe with some Native American turquoise. I can’t be seen wearing metal spikes but I’d rock the rhinestones.

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Both out of curiosity (to see whether I have the tools available at home) and there’s also a jacket I’m considering experimenting on (top pic). No need to ripe the seam because the lining is pretty beaten up. The stitching where the holes were might need to be redone. The bottom pic is what I’m considering as a possible alternative for the empty holes, maybe with some Native American turquoise. I can’t be seen wearing metal spikes but I’d rock the rhinestones.

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Unfortunately, I don't know enough about removing the studs, but that sounds like a cool idea
Look forward to seeing how it turns out

 

[jchance]

I haven’t bought the jacket but am tempted. I need to extend this jacket’s sleeve length by 1.75-2.25”. The other dimensions work, and the jacket is a mix of deerskin, horsehide, and cowhide. What are my options for sleeve extension? If it requires additional tailoring work, who is able to do it?

About 2” seems too long for soaking in water then stretching. I thought of adding button cuffs or knit cuffs. I’m in SoCal so I thought of JL in SF or Cal Leathers locally.

Currently the jacket would prob look like this fit pic on me.

 

[Eagledog]

Add a cuff like this Evander and get a zipper 2.25" longer.
Maybe in a contrasting color deer.

 

[jeepTj98]

@jeepTj98 I hear you about grounds not being uniform in size - that can seriously affect the taste of the coffee. The larger grounds don't extract at the same rate as the fines, which means you really want a uniform size in between.

The finer grounds will immediately settle to the bottom as soon as they release their CO2, while the larger pieces will float. The larger pieces yield a sour note, while the fines offer bitter.

The middle stuff is what we need.

The Eureka is good at a fine espresso grind along with the courser grind for French, which is what I drink, and the uniformity is good.

I ended up getting the eureka .. best grinder for $200 in my opinion. Thanks for the recommendation!

 

[Will Zach]

I haven’t bought the jacket but am tempted. I need to extend this jacket’s sleeve length by 1.75-2.25”. The other dimensions work, and the jacket is a mix of deerskin, horsehide, and cowhide. What are my options for sleeve extension? If it requires additional tailoring work, who is able to do it?

About 2” seems too long for soaking in water then stretching. I thought of adding button cuffs or knit cuffs. I’m in SoCal so I thought of JL in SF or Cal Leathers locally.

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Currently the jacket would prob look like this fit pic on me.

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You can't stretch sleeves by 2". I tried, and got 0.75", which was still too short. Needed 1.75". I soaked the sleeves, hung the jacket on a good wide hanger, and attached 3 lb weights to the cuffs. Left it hanging couple of days. Got 3/4" extra in sleeve length that way. Maybe an inch if I got creative with the ruler, lol.

 

[jchance]

I recently purchased a 70s or 80s Lesco and love the leather but hate the polyester lining. Are there any reasons why I shouldn't remove the liner and just wear the jacket unlined?

Also, are there better and worse ways to remove the liner?

Jacket lasts longer with a liner, which absorbs your sweats and lets it dry off.

What do you mean by “better” or “worse”? If the jacket is older and the liner is in a bad condition, you could just remove the remaining liner with a scissor, cutting close to the seam. You don’t want to undo the seam just to remove the liner.

You can also remove just parts of the liner, and not its entirety. For example, if you feel restricted in the sleeves area, you can just remove the arm liner and keep the body intact.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Jacket lasts longer with a liner, which absorbs your sweats and lets it dry off.

What do you mean by “better” or “worse”? If the jacket is older and the liner is in a bad condition, you could just remove the remaining liner with a scissor, cutting close to the seam. You don’t want to undo the seam just to remove the liner.

You can also remove just parts of the liner, and not its entirety. For example, if you feel restricted in the sleeves area, you can just remove the arm liner and keep the body intact.

Thanks for the response. The zippers actually got wonky on this Lesco and I put the jacket away for the time being. When I get some extra cash, I might send it off to have the zippers and liner replaced. The leather itself is very nice.

 

[OldManFung]

Can the hem (waist) size of a jacket stretch larger over time?

I found a leather jacket I'm interested in but the hem size is 1/2 inch smaller than what I would like.

The leather is horsehide. Can that stretch 1/2 an inch through repeated wearing?

 

[jchance]

Can the hem (waist) size of a jacket stretch larger over time?

I found a leather jacket I'm interested in but the hem size is 1/2 inch smaller than what I would like.

The leather is horsehide. Can that stretch 1/2 an inch through repeated wearing?

Instead of waiting over time, you can wet it then stuff it with towels/pillows until it fully dries. You can get up to 2 sizes that way.

See this: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...eather-jacket-repair-tips.104840/post-2851655

 

[newtojackets]

Any thoughts on this jacket? Seller claims it’s made in Japan but unnbranded (he calls it a ‘Japanese archive piece’)

Going for about $350

 

[jchance]

Any thoughts on this jacket? Seller claims it’s made in Japan but unnbranded (he calls it a ‘Japanese archive piece’)

Going for about $350

Don’t buy it if you have any doubts about it. That’s not a small amount of money for uncertainties.

 

[torfjord]

Any thoughts on this jacket? Seller claims it’s made in Japan but unnbranded (he calls it a ‘Japanese archive piece’)

Going for about $350

I’d be wary of this based on the low quality pictures. Hard to see if it’s made of genuine sheep fur or fake.

 

[Zoro]

Any thoughts on this jacket? Seller claims it’s made in Japan but unnbranded (he calls it a ‘Japanese archive piece’)

Going for about $350

Here's a bit cheaper - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007176461127.html And even cheaper here https://www.dhgate.com/product/new-men-thick-fur-jacket-classic-b3-bomber/1053981603.html

I would be tempted to tell the seller that I have a bridge to sell him (but made in Japan).

 

[TartuWolf]

Don't where where exactly to dump this, but I think us leather jacket fans (especially the ones that ride) should find this short video by FortNine interesting:

 

[jchance]

How snugged should a crosszip leather jacket fit at the waist when zipped up? I find that even if I’m comfortable with the crosszip zipped up, my cotton tshirt is still wrinkled by how tight the jacket fits, is that supposed to happen?

 

[Eagledog]

No, you definitely need a larger jacket.