Random questions to which you seek an answer

[Sherdil]

Does IH make all their products from locally sourced (i.e. made in Japan) materials (e.g. shirting fabric, rivets, zippers, thread, buttons, belt buckles, leather for tags, wallets and belts, etc etc.) ?  The question is not applicable to the denim fabric since that's made in Japan.

[zwer]

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/index.php?main_page=faqs

[Sherdil]

Thanks Zwer. I am aware of that FAQ page. However, my question was not about where they are made.

[Giles]

The answer is the same.

[Sherdil]

Fantastic! Thanks a lot Giles and zwer.

[Sherdil]

What provides better waterproofing for leather: Mustang paste or Obenaufs?

[Guest]

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1977.msg110981#msg110981

[scroogen]

For most leathers the difference is probably negligible as seen in the link above.  You should use mustang paste on shell cordovan or other really tightly grained leathers.  Obenaufs will not penetrate shell cordovan.

Don't let the price of mustang paste fool you.  Obenauf's is a good quality product.  Horse oil has very similar properties to human oils.  It has the highest permeability (very fine oil, this is what makes it great for leather protection) of all oils on human skin (probably besides human oils, unobtainable unless you have serious cash) making it a desired beauty product for girls and girly men (demand).

[MikeC]

I'm in Philadelphia for a couple days. Any suggestions on some quality stores?

[scroogen]

well you already know about WAWA… what else do you need?

[Chris]

Cross the Delaware River and go to Gaetano's in Pennsauken.  Get the garlic bread cheesesteak.  It will change your world.

[Guest]

@MikeC:

I'm in Philadelphia for a couple days. Any suggestions on some quality stores?

Go to breakfast at Sabrina's on christian
and walk about 5 steps to the Italian market to pick up some fine cheeses. That's a damn morning

[derivative666]

DiNic's Roast Pork & Beef in Reading Terminal Market do not miss this!!!

[thomasnunnally]

Mike, let me know where you are staying in the city, so I can make the best suggestions.

[MikeC]

I'm not in the city, I'm currently in Haddon Heights, NJ. It's only 15-20 from Philly.

[zwer]

I'm going to New Orleans next Friday for a few days. I'll probably be spending a lot of time alone - wife's at a conference. Recommendations that don't involve swamps or graveyards?

[MikeC]

Find out where he's playing in New Orleans and go see Kermit Ruffins. The party will follow…..

[seawolf]

@scroogen:

Horse oil has very similar properties to human oils.  It has the highest permeability (very fine oil, this is what makes it great for leather protection) of all oils on human skin (probably besides human oils, unobtainable unless you have serious cash)

Have you priced human oils? How much are we talking here? I'm asking…for ah......friend.

[scroogen]

http://m.guardiannews.com/world/2009/nov/20/peru-gang-killing-human-fat?cat=world&type=article
Actually the trafficking of humans for their… Essential oils has been a huge business for hundreds of years.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Báthory

[RocknRoll]

Seul - your avatar!!??