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Old 07-29-2009, 08:10 PM   #1
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I've got a perf'd Teknic Chicane that I like but it doesn't flow as much air as I'd like (it's wearable below 90). The arms and back aren't perf'd and I'm wondering if adding perforation there would make the jacket usable year-around. I was looking at jackets like the Dainese Santa Monica and RS Taichi GMX Motion but dropping $500+ on a new jacket when I like my current one doesn't make a lot of sense. Is there somewhere in Austin that can perforate the rest of my jacket?
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Old 07-29-2009, 09:54 PM   #2
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I don't know about 'around Austin', but I believe at one time I heard that Barnacle Bill's would do it.
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Old 07-29-2009, 10:00 PM   #3
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After seeing the work done by Bill - I wouldn't send him anything that I expected to be back in good condition.

Panther Leathers http://www.panthercityleather.com/ Does all our work - and has been VERY reliable for repair, add-ons, lettering, and perf. HIGHLY recommended.
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Old 07-29-2009, 10:01 PM   #4
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Yikes, I bet these perforations flow a LOT of air. Not exactly what I want though.

http://www.racingleather.com/picspg/All%20covered.htm
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Yikes, I bet these perforations flow a LOT of air. Not exactly what I want though.

http://www.racingleather.com/picspg/All%20covered.htm
Hell, I could make those perfs for you with a hammer and a 10-penny nail.
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Old 07-30-2009, 09:18 AM   #6
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Old 07-30-2009, 09:23 AM   #7
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If you had a very sharp leather punch you could do it yourself but it won't look perfect like it would from a leather shop.
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Old 07-30-2009, 09:32 AM   #8
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Icepick baby !!
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Old 07-30-2009, 09:35 AM   #9
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Icepick baby !!
See that will only put a hole in the leather and not cut out a tiny circle. That's why you need a leather punch, so you can remove material.
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Old 07-30-2009, 09:43 AM   #10
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See that will only put a hole in the leather and not cut out a tiny circle. That's why you need a leather punch, so you can remove material.
It was a joke and I agree that a leather punch would be the ticket.

However with the icepick leaving the material actually there you could plug the holes back up for cold weather riding.

I keed...I keed...I own a jacet with perforated leather.
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