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Title: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on July 15, 2011, 07:33:47 PM: I have found a good local guy to make tshirts and am ready to go forward with it. I propose to have a quantity made to order, and have decided to have only one color at this time. The shirts will be good quality Gildan shirts with a pocket. The crossed wrench logo will be on the pocket with the rest of the logo above the pocket. I don't want to go further on styles and such yet, since there are too many variables to consider.
Now the question is- how many members will buy a shirt?
The printer has assured me that they can be printed at a price that will allow them to be under $20 each shipped. More than one of course would mean shipping could be less per shirt.
I don't intend to make money on these.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Branson on July 16, 2011, 08:46:38 AM: Oh yeah. I want one! Size large.
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Post by: jimwrench on July 16, 2011, 09:41:14 AM: I,d like one in the extra large size
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Post by: fflintstone on July 16, 2011, 10:08:28 AM: I would like one. Unfortunately due to shrinkage, I NEED a 4X TALL, and most print places don’t/wont have a 4X TALL. One wash on a regular 4x T shirt and I am showing more belly than a teenage girl, without the pleasurable view.
A 3X TALL carhartt T will fit but that is an ultra premium preshrunk fabric.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: stanley62 on July 16, 2011, 04:12:28 PM: Papaw,

I'll take two in XL.

Jim
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Post by: Ken W. on July 16, 2011, 10:17:26 PM: I'll take a large.
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Post by: mrchuck on July 18, 2011, 09:27:38 AM: Papaw. order for 2- XL. Let us know when to send $.
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Post by: fliffy42 on July 18, 2011, 02:00:53 PM: I will take a large please.
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Post by: 64longstep/Brian on July 18, 2011, 02:57:43 PM: I would like a XXL please, XXL Tall if they have it ...
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Post by: BRwrench on July 19, 2011, 04:48:06 PM: I'll take one, size large.
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Post by: rusty on July 19, 2011, 06:42:04 PM: >I would like one. Unfortunately due to shrinkage, I NEED a 4X TALL,

How tall were you before you shrank?

*ducking*

Papaw, put me in for one also, probably L
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: gibsontool on July 19, 2011, 10:44:54 PM: Hello. I will take two in xxl tall, my location may require a little more cost to ship but I can ship to my sons place in Portland Oregon.Let me know how and when to pay. Thanks Jim
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: m_fumich on July 20, 2011, 04:44:24 PM: What's the largest you can get? A 3X or 4X would be prefered due to shrinkage. I'll take one.

When do you need the final numbers. If I can afford it, I'll get 2.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on July 20, 2011, 06:54:59 PM: Waiting for the printer to approve the artwork. I will let everyone know as soon as I can, and pretty sure the BIG sizes will be available, they will be Gildan shirts, and they do offer all sizes.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on July 21, 2011, 12:05:37 AM: Next week I will compile a list of those interested and post it in this thread. The printer has asked a few questions and I think will be ready to start in less than two weeks. The price now looks like we can keep the cost to members at $20 per shirt shipped. In truth, that price will leave me a dollar or two on each that I can use to improve the selection later, or put toward forum expenses.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: bunger on July 21, 2011, 06:13:48 AM: What color is the shirt ?
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on July 21, 2011, 06:30:39 AM: The initial run will be your choice- any color you like as long as it is tan/brown like the logo at the top of the forum. At this time, I am not ready to offer a lot of choices.

Like Henry Ford did.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: bunger on July 21, 2011, 07:37:13 AM: Tan/Brown is good.
My wife doesn't allow me to wear White shirts.
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Post by: Papaw on July 25, 2011, 10:49:46 PM: What size, Bunger?
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on August 04, 2011, 09:22:07 AM: Last message from the Tshirt guy is maybe by middle of next week.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: m_fumich on August 06, 2011, 02:20:27 PM: I'd like to have the logo embroidered on a call cap. I'm not much of a hat wearer but I'd line that.
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Post by: phillie on August 06, 2011, 11:53:44 PM: Let us know how we can order the shirts. Thanks
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on August 07, 2011, 08:51:53 AM: Just tell me here in this thread or PM me. Need to know size and payment. I ordered more than have been requested, so I may have extras in several sizes when they come in.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: m_fumich on August 18, 2011, 09:19:06 AM: Do you have Com Checks and will you take one? If you don't know what a Com Check is, you don't have them.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on August 18, 2011, 09:28:14 AM: I am familiar with Comchecks, used them when I was a driver, but I don't have anyway to use them now. Time is of no import, payment can come in any form, and whenever easiest for you. I am going to see the shirt guy today or tomorrow.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: m_fumich on August 18, 2011, 10:43:55 AM: If you had a ComCheck, I could register it with the necessary amount from my ComData account. Any bank will take them. But, If you don't have one, I'll send a postal money order.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on October 05, 2011, 09:32:48 AM: I now have a sample shirt in hand (sample has no pocket, but all others will have a pocket with the print over the pocket), and the printer says this afternoon they will be ready! I work tonight, so will pick them up tomorrow. Mailing will begin Friday or Saturday.

I did order a few extra, and more can be made in short order. I will stay with the original offer to you guys at $20 shipped for this batch and any new orders in the next couple of weeks, but I think the price may have to go up about $5 in the future.
I have discussed ball caps with the crossed wrenches and Papawswrench embroidered, so that will be the next stage.
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Post by: mrchuck on October 05, 2011, 11:05:13 AM: Looks Good!
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Post by: Ietech on October 05, 2011, 11:11:37 AM: I would be interested in the caps -- I have a collection of hats including all of the "Old Guys Rule"

Thanks Rich
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Post by: 64longstep/Brian on October 05, 2011, 12:17:28 PM: I like it...
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Post by: bonneyman on October 05, 2011, 09:22:06 PM: Looking forward to getting one so I can proudly wear it!
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Post by: johnsironsanctuary on October 06, 2011, 02:38:03 PM: Put me down for a 2X. Thanks
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on October 06, 2011, 04:45:28 PM: Here is the list as of 11-1-2011- If I have missed anyone, let me know. If you haven't paid, PM me. I am going to ship all these by Saturday, paid or not. I'll trust members to pay me at their convenience. Hidden cash, check, money order, Euros, Papaypal to papao55@yahoo.com.
Branson 1 Large Paid Shipped
Jimwrench 1 XL Paid Shipped
fflintsone 1 4XL Tall Paid Shipped
Stanley62 2 XL Paid Shipped
KenW 1 Large Shipped
Mrchuck 2 XL Paid Shipped
Fliffy42 1 Large Paid Shipped
64longstep 1 XXL Tall Paid Shipped
BRwrench 1 Large Paid Shipped
Rusty 1 Large Paid Shipped
Gibson tool 2 XXL Tall Paid Shipped
m_fumich 1 4XL
Bunger 1 XXL Paid Shipped
Bonneyman 1 XL Tall Paid Shipped
Keykeeper 1 XXXL Paid Shipped
johnsironsanctuary 1 XXl Paid Shipped
Franklee 1 Large Paid Shipped
Ray 1 Large Paid Shipped
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on October 07, 2011, 10:12:11 PM: I need PM or email from these members, with mailing address and payment if not paid yet. My record keeping is terrible. I got payments by mail and Paypal that I don't have mailing addresses for. If you have paid, say so, but I still need addresses.
I have marked those that I am shipping Saturday.

~~fflintstone~~
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: jimwrench on October 11, 2011, 05:58:33 PM: Received shirt today. Well pleased,plenty big but I can grow into it if necessary. Naw all I need to decide is Do I wear it to auctions ie will it scare off bidders or will they say If that wrench guys bidding it must be something good. Not really a problem as most local auction goers know I bid on most things rusty. Thanks Papaw
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: rusty on October 11, 2011, 07:05:40 PM: Ahh,well, when you are wearing a plain white T shirt, you are bidding on amatuer rust, when you are wearing an official Tool Talk T shirt, you must be bidding on professional rust - P

Anyhow, Papaw, got mine today, fits like a glove, the tiny thing included is kewl also : )
PS: The green stuff is in the mail.....(Sorry, it's been on the 'Things I need to do real soon' list for way too long)
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Post by: johnsironsanctuary on October 12, 2011, 12:50:24 PM: SHIRT IS MAGNIFICENT!! Well worth the effort. Thanks Papaw!
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Post by: bonneyman on October 12, 2011, 03:08:57 PM: Got my shirt today. Really nice!
And the Bonney ignition wrench - thanks!
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Post by: 64longstep/Brian on October 14, 2011, 05:07:18 AM: Post up some pics of you in wearing your new shirts...
Brian-

http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=1929.0 (http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=1929.0)
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Ken W. on October 15, 2011, 09:11:57 PM: Got my T shirt today.Thank you.Nice shirt.
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Post by: keykeeper on October 15, 2011, 10:12:58 PM: Noel,

Received my shirt in the mail this A.M. Paypal payment inbound!

Thanks, great looking shirt!
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Post by: stanley62 on October 17, 2011, 11:19:40 AM: Received my shirts and wore one to the swapmeet this weekend. They look great!! Thanks Noel.

Jim
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Post by: BRwrench on October 20, 2011, 08:23:20 PM: Received my T shirt today. It is very nice! Thanks Noel.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on October 20, 2011, 08:27:15 PM: If I have missed anyone, or any one else wants a shirt, let me know.
I have some left.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on October 23, 2011, 10:21:59 AM: All shirts that were ordered have been shipped except for M_fumich, who will pick his up next time he is in Houston, and Fflintstone who needs to PM or Email me.

I have these sizes left-
Large--3
Xlarge- 1
2Xlarge- 5
3Xlarge- 1
4Xlarge- 2

I can have more in other sizes within a few days if anyone wants more, or other members decide they want Tool Talk shirts.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Branson on October 27, 2011, 07:23:08 PM: My T-shirt arrived today! Glorious thing. But now the obvious question: does it go with black tie, or casual Friday attire?
Thanks Pawpa!
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: 64longstep/Brian on October 27, 2011, 07:41:30 PM: Come on folks post up some pics of you warring your t-shirts Papaw and I have...
Brian-
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Post by: fflintstone on October 27, 2011, 09:07:11 PM: payment went out wensday.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on November 01, 2011, 03:47:09 PM: List has been updated. Again, if I missed anyone, or posted wrong info, let me know.
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Post by: fflintstone on November 03, 2011, 03:17:17 PM: I received the shirt and the giveaway tools today, at least one nice thing happened today.

THANKS PAPAW!
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on November 17, 2011, 11:28:06 AM: Updating this thread-
Ray ordered a Large

I will have caps in 10 days or so, price to be determined, but I think they will be about the same as the shirts, since the logo will be embroidered on, not printed. The logo will be the crossed wrenches and either Papawswrench or Tool Talk Forum, depends on which fits best.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Stoney on November 17, 2011, 07:43:11 PM: Please put me down for a large shirt and a cap Papaw.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Papaw on November 17, 2011, 07:49:19 PM: Stoney, do you want the shirt and cap at the same time? The caps will be about two weeks away.
Title: Re: Back to tshirts
Post by: Stoney on November 18, 2011, 09:34:40 PM: Sure Papaw, just send them together. That will be fine.
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Post by: m_fumich on January 06, 2012, 04:43:14 PM: When I finally get to Houston to get mine, I'll get one for each of my boys if they'll wear them. I gotta find out what size they wear. I have no clue.