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04-22-2007, 01:59 AM
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Sometimes you're just meant to walk into a certain shop. I wandered into my local disposal store today in search of some knife blanks they had some time back. Around 5" clip-point blade, untempered, & 50c each meant that they'd be perfect for reshaping into sgian dubhs. Unfortunately, they'd all been sold a few month ago, so although that project went straight out the window, it still turned out great for me. I was just about to leave when I spotted the 1952 Australian Army 5/7 btn kilt hanging up. Basically my size (just needed longer straps, which was done within 1/2 hour), and my clan tartan (5/7 wear the Modern Gordon in the regimental pleat), and for $140Au. Pics when I have the pleats reset.
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04-22-2007, 02:45 AM
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Great going, keep your eyes open and it is no telling what you can find.
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04-22-2007, 02:59 AM
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That is too awesome! Definately post pics when you get em  |
04-22-2007, 03:26 AM
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Lucky you
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04-22-2007, 04:02 AM
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Nice shop to find, congratulations on the new kilt.
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04-22-2007, 09:43 AM
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WOW! That's incredible. 
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04-22-2007, 10:00 AM
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Please post before and after pics so we can see the difference to the reset pleat. I am new to this and it amazes me.
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04-22-2007, 10:18 AM
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Lucky you. Please pass some of the that luck around. 
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04-22-2007, 10:19 AM
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Great luck and a great find.
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04-22-2007, 11:49 AM
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I only wish there were "surplus" military kilts just "laying around" my area. Of course, I'd have A LOT more kilts if they were.
I am SOOO JEALOUS!!!!!
Great find!
(  Anyone know of a inexpensive miltary kilt to fit some one 6'2" 190 pounds, 36 inch high waist, 45 or so inch hips/rump and 23-24 inch length????? PLEASE  ???? I LOVE one in Gordon.  ) 
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