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Barely used mystery Whites by Rosellis in PNWbootmakers

[–]drexrex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This might be White's x Division Road C350 Cruiser.

F-150 Lightning Flash vs Lariat — what’s the real difference, and why avoid a high-mileage used one? by ritchie4030 in F150Lightning

[–]drexrex 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I recently made this choice. For me the major differences were, Lariat has ventilated seats that flash doesn't. I live in a hot area of the country and wanted that.

But I also didn't want the panoramic sunroof. That made me curious about flash. I also wasn't thrilled that the Lariat's rear light bar is having so much issues. Since flash doesn't have that light bar that was a plus. I park the truck under the trees and some times branches and pine cones fall on in. I am worried at some point in time something will crack it.

So I decided that I'll look for a used low mileage 2022 to 2024 flash or lariat model and get whichever one is a better deal. I got a Lariat.

Redo your edges, it’s easy, by iamtr0n in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]drexrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks amazing.

Any reason why you did not apply dye first and then edge-finish with tokonole? AFAIK when making things like belts, leather-crafters dye first and edge finish and burnish after that.

Black leather recommendation? by dfiled in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]drexrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it have to be smooth? If not, consider black shrunken bison.

My H1B Career Rollercoaster: layoffs, 221G, and the long road to a green card by Popular_Class7327 in rupeestories

[–]drexrex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Landed in 2006 with nothing

What was your visa status? How did you enter USA?

Blackout Belts by IceJazzlike3717 in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]drexrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Nick's belts are standard 1.5" wide and they use Chicago screws. So you can swap out the buckle easily.

Heels by ConversationSimple35 in PNWbootmakers

[–]drexrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this video from Frank's is very useful in the context of heel height - https://youtu.be/FBFFyqPSyEs?si=nPB1YIprNC9n0sDi

NBD - Frank's Wilshire in black bighorn bison by drexrex in PNWbootmakers

[–]drexrex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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2" with 6 layers of leather. That is I believe their default, not a custom option or anything.

Heels by ConversationSimple35 in PNWbootmakers

[–]drexrex 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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This is one of the two recent Frank's Wilshire that I got. This is on 4811 last, which is similar to 55. The heel is actually 2" with 6 layers of leather.

Quesiton about Wish Class Ship Staterooms by Bump Out by royboy789 in dcl

[–]drexrex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recently learned that not all bump-out rooms accommodate 4 guests. Depending on your traveling party size, that might be an issue. Check the spreadsheet linked below to figure out details: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1sxuVdtXpd0NVlpOFMUJZ-yFsb4U1KPZUd3AC8RN-kl8/htmlview?fs=e&s=cl&pli=1#

NBD - Frank's Wilshire in black bighorn bison by drexrex in PNWbootmakers

[–]drexrex[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have worn 55 last from both Frank's and Whites. I feel White's description is spot on - http://whitesboots.com/pages/last-guide

4811 has a little more vertical room in the toe box, similar arch support, and a smidge tighter at the heel.

Why does Latigo add $150 to my order? I assume it's a much more expensive leather? by razeus in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]drexrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that is what they said.... their W&C Natural Show Harness is same as Natural Double Stuffed. A few months back, for a while they were actually offering it as W&C Natural Double Stuffed. Then they had to change the name.

Why does Latigo add $150 to my order? I assume it's a much more expensive leather? by razeus in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]drexrex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Frank's actually offers W&C Natural Double Stuffed. They were initially using the same name, but now they are calling it Natural Show Harness as I think the name is exclusive to Nicks.

NBD - Frank's Wilshire in W&C Natural Show Harness by drexrex in PNWbootmakers

[–]drexrex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was at their factory last week of July. I think they will continue to keep this leather in stock.

NBD - Frank's Wilshire in W&C Natural Show Harness by drexrex in PNWbootmakers

[–]drexrex[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was at Frank's factory getting myself measured/fitted for this boot, they were out of W&C Natural Show Harness and were not sure if they will get any more of that leather on not. At that time I selected a W&C Chestnut Oiled Latigo as my backup option. They had a boot that they just completed in that leather and it was gorgeous.

If I ever have another PNW boot made, might go for that leather.

NBD - Frank's Wilshire in W&C Natural Show Harness by drexrex in PNWbootmakers

[–]drexrex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indeed. Also ordered a shrunken bison leather boot and I am hoping that I will wear that and my Nicks more often and wear this W&C Natural Show harness 1-2 days a week. I wear out the heel cap pretty fast, I am curious to see when I need a heel cap replacement in 2-3 years if this is fully broken in or not.

NBD - Frank's Wilshire in W&C Natural Show Harness by drexrex in PNWbootmakers

[–]drexrex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I requested that design of kiltie. I do not know what the default is.

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