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    Eastman A2, 42R and Hillside horsehide vest 42

    1) Eastman house A2 size 42 in dark seal goat. Best guess is this was made in the 90s. The pocket label is gone. Leather is seal goat and is thick, substantial and in good condition. Talon zip. Lining has some wear points in the left sleeve(watch wear possibly), right sleeve by knit, around...
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    Reasonable alteration

    Is there a reasonable alteration or is it even reasonable to alter out the excess in the lower back of an A2? I have an A2 that fits very well except it is baggy in the lower back. Probably by design to accomodate the 'modern' man.
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    Pigskin

    Why is pigskin not offered as a garment leather. I have a few leather items in pigskin and I like the bristle pattern. Welders I work with have jackets in pigskin. Am I missing something?
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    Goatskin Cafe' Racer

    I've been trying to locate a maker for a Cafe Racer or similar style jacket in goatskin. Any suggestions will be helpful. Thanks in advance
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    Hemp straw

    I'm looking at straw hats. Most of the Milans and Panamas are not to be worn in the rain. Rather than risk one of those hats I'm looking at the Akubra Balmoral for every day summer use with rain once in awhile. I was wondering how this hemp might hold up under this type of use. Thanks in...
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    Ball Watches

    Does anyone have any experience with Ball watches, specifically the Engineer II series. Thanks, Pete
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    Jacket reviews: just my impressions

    First of all I do wish I had found this site earlier as there is a wealth of information. I would like to post my impressions of the jackets I have owned, perhaps someone may benefit. I have owned 3 leather flight jackets: a circa 1950 G1, 90s Cooper A2 goatskin and a 2010 US Wings Signature...
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    Looking for Advice - A2 Jacket Repairs?

    Hello, I am looking for some suggestions on where I can get a jacket repaired. I have an older goat Cooper A2 in need of new cuffs. It may very well be not worth recuffing but I need to check anyway. Thanks, Pete

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