Tschapka

Naprawiacz

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• May 28, 2026

• #1

Straightening.Item condition in the link.https://www.pickelhaubes.com/xf/threads/prussian-uhlan-officer-tschapka.21928/#post-169445

 

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Naprawiacz

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• May 28, 2026

• #2

Filling the gaps with glue and ground leather.

 

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Naprawiacz

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• Saturday at 7:33 AM

• #3

The first layer has been applied. This should be done carefully to reduce the need for sanding later.

 

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Bobted

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• Saturday at 12:28 PM

• #4

Wow Looks like a tricky job! Rob

 

cptbob

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• Saturday at 2:22 PM

• #5

Looks good Wojtek!

 

Naprawiacz

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• Saturday at 3:01 PM

• #6

Second layer and straightening. Managed to eliminate the side wrinkles. Now it's a technological break until Monday.

 

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Naprawiacz

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• Monday at 1:48 PM

• #7

I've finished sanding. It took 8 hours. Now it's time to dry and straighten the piece again. Tomorrow, minor touch-ups and shellac application.

 

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Naprawiacz

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• Tuesday at 2:16 PM

• #8

The repair wasn't easy. The metal sheeting was removed. I lubricated the leather with sheep fat, which is obtained from sheep hair. Now everything is drying.

 

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John Josef

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• Tuesday at 2:36 PM

• #9

Ever since I was young, I have always been interested in how things were and are made. I really enjoy seeing and exploring the methods of old through your interpretation of their techniques.

MFG John Josef

 

Naprawiacz

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• Tuesday at 3:02 PM

• #10

John Josef said:

Ever since I was young, I have always been interested in how things were and are made. I really enjoy seeing and exploring the methods of old through your interpretation of their techniques.

MFG John Josef

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My maternal ancestor came from Austria and was a court gunsmith at the court of the Polish king Stanisław Poniatowski. His surname was Reimer. Perhaps that's where my fascination with repairs comes from?

 

Naprawiacz

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• Tuesday at 5:15 PM

• #11

The item was painted with several layers of shellac. Then a layer of black paste was applied. It's now drying. The belt still needs repair, but I'm waiting for parts from Klaus Emig.

 

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b.loree

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• Yesterday at 1:18 AM

• #12

Excellent work ! The mysterious methods of the restorer!

 

Khukri

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• Yesterday at 10:10 AM

• #13

Excellent job Wojtek!