Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

I have not purchased in three years, so am not sure how much change to fabric has taken place. The trousers are made in a host of nations and I have found some plants do a poor job with QC. The Canadian made 501 shrinks are top quality, with thick material, sturdy stitching and tight button

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

Clay Monroe via Mercedes writes: > Since 1978 I have been using Levi’s 501 shrink to fit button fly. Had > a minor error time with designer jeans for a year in 1980, then > returned to Levi’s 501. There are four or five in rotation at a time. > This gives them a lifetime wear of around 4

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

That's un-American! Clay Monroe via Mercedes December 24, 2019 at 3:42 PM Since 1978 I have been using Levi’s 501 shrink to fit button fly. Had a minor error time with designer jeans for a year in 1980, then returned to Levi’s 501. There are four or five in

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

My scraper is 1.5 " - but as you say, a very useful tool. I am usually carrying a screw driver, torch igniter, pliers, and a pair of aviation snips. Other tools rotate depending on the project at hand. I've found the Duluth carpenter pants the best so far for working in the hangar/shop. They fit

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

Since 1978 I have been using Levi’s 501 shrink to fit button fly. Had a minor error time with designer jeans for a year in 1980, then returned to Levi’s 501. There are four or five in rotation at a time. This gives them a lifetime wear of around 4 years. Best fit I have found for any

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

I usually carry a 1" rigid blade scraper and pencils/pens when I am working.  A 1" rigid scraper is about the most useful tool ever invented.  If you have one it becomes a universal tool. --FT On 12/24/19 10:20 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On December 24, 2019 at 8:48 AM Buggered

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

70s prices for Levis were like $20 or more, I remember my mom would let me get one pair a year.  A buddy of mine who was in a 9kid family borrowed a pair once in high school to go to a dance as he had nothing like that (and we were amazingly the same tall skinny size) and he was in absolute

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

This: > On Dec 24, 2019, at 10:23 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > but the older I get the less I care about such things. I was at my local Ace Hardware the other day, keeping my money at home, and as I walked in and saw myself in the reflection of the front doors thought, “15-20

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

I bought some used work jeans for working around the house and garage a couple years ago. Red Kap. They are very good. Not much of a fashion statement, but the older I get the less I care about such things. https://www.redkap.com/products/pants/jeans Rick

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

They are often very expensive in some items also. I needed some trailer wheel bearing caps and theirs were $20. At Atwood’s our local farm chain place they were around $8. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 24, 2019, at 9:03 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >  I dislike Tractor Supply on

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

> On December 24, 2019 at 8:48 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Wranglers fit/feel better. El Mercado de Wal sells them cheap enough. Levi > lost its way ages ago. Try carpenter pants, the fabric is a bit thicker and > the fit is looser (loser) and they have the pencil/tool

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

Actually, I thought the cheaper Wrangler cuts have been made from better cloth the past 10-15 years.  There was a while when they would tear easily, but the ones I've had lately have not.  They usually wear through at the thighs. Pre-2000 they'd wear through at the knees.  The thin denim is in

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

Man I must be buying at the wrong place, I haven't seen jeans under $30 in 20 years. I used to be pleased to buy irregular Wranglers for $25. At that price you know you're sending your money offshore right? I mean if you want to talk about bringing back American manufacturing you can't

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

I dislike Tractor Supply on principle, they sell some of the worst garbage available. Their house branded tools especially. I'm wearing All American Clothing Company jeans almost exclusively. Made in USA, and not that much more expensive than shipping jobs overseas. I walk the walk on the Made

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

I bought my Vertx pants around 2010 or so. Nine years of service long enough for you? The price is rather steep, some re-sellers will have a sale now and then for 20% off or so, but given the long life, I'm not going to hesitate too much when I buy some replacement pairs. - Max

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

I usually buy the $9 ones at Atwood’s. I also recently bought a couple of pairs of cheap wranglers and rustlers at Wally World recently. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2019, at 11:28 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Real Merkuns wear Blue Bell brands: Wrangler, Rustler etc.

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I really like Vertx cargo pants, because the cargo pockets are more discrete and perfect for carrying a smart phone and a small notebook. I wear these with a nice shirt to work (unless I need to wear a jacket and tie, then I put on real dress slacks). https://vertx.com/f1-vtx8001-nv It looks

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

Wranglers fit/feel better. El Mercado de Wal sells them cheap enough. Levi lost its way ages ago. Try carpenter pants, the fabric is a bit thicker and the fit is looser (loser) and they have the pencil/tool pocket and hammer loop for added utility. If you want to look like an old geek cargo

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

40 years ago, $20 Sedgefield (Wrangler's premium brand) were substantially better than $12 Wranglers. They fit better (more human shaped but less efficient use of material), the material was heavier and more densely woven, and the seams were triple or quadruple stitched. And those 1980

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

I used to be a Levi’s guy, as I had an uncle that worked for them his whole life and often passed me freebies as I was his sample size when I was younger. I noticed maybe 10-15 years ago that the fabric was noticeably lighter and that they didn’t wear nearly as long - but the prices weren’t any

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

Real Merkuns wear Blue Bell brands:  Wrangler, Rustler etc. or bib overalls.  (or carrhart if you want to flash you used to have cash) I wear wranglers.   They have "outlet" stores all over.  Or you can buy the cheap ones without the W on the back pockets at places like wallyland. I figure I get

Re: [MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

I've had very good fit and wear from the LL Bean jeans, but I bought them before the current generation cut quality to increase profits. I don't know that they are any good anymore, but then again, since these are still going strong after ten or more years, I don't really know. On Mon, Dec 23,

[MBZ] OT: We talked about socks, how about blue jeans?

I have had different brands of blue jeans with various lengths of usable life and comfort of fit. Have any of you found a particular brand to wear longer than others? Fit better than others? How about places to buy them? Are the ones sold at Wally World worse quality than those sold at other