Brevet

Monday, December 3, 2012

sleeping bag/carry sack and pillows for Ositos


Water/stain resistant upper and lower upholstery fabric, t69 thread, 18oz WR cotton duck  pillows, 3/4" webbing for carrying, inverted construction, 1" overlap lip for overstuffing.  91/2" length, 7" width, 3/4" depth. First bag constructed with my new 1970's Pfaff 335.

Friday, November 23, 2012

Apparel City

Once again, Apparel City has saved me. Dragging my 50lb Pfaff in a Bob Trailer to be repaired was a horrible experience.   Great selection of thread and supplies as well. The best.

Pioneer Renewer

I've been here three times. Once to drop off my Sidi's, then to pick them up, then to buy a machine from Al, the owner.  I can spend all day here, talking to him about shoes, machines, projects, etc. It is tiny and full of work and machines, and it's on my street (18th)! Today is Black Friday, instead of buying something new, go get your shoes repaired or resoled.

Gilles Berthoud

Gilles Berthoud

Enishi Cycling Caps

Enishi

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Fenders


Fenders + bike not designed for fenders = rubbing and rattling.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Repairing broken pannier hooks

The first hook broke a few months ago and was replaced with a stainless steel Jannd hook. The second hook broke a few days ago and will be replaced with another Jannd hook.

Jannd hook, available here. 
2nd broken hook, made from plastic.