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jlee562's latest activity
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jlee562 replied to the thread Looking for advice on repairing the felt on an '02 Borsalino.Maybe a dumb question, but you have tried just steaming and brushing? It's possible that this is a worn spot if you handle the brim by... -
jlee562 replied to the thread Thinking about Conversions.I think we're talking about two different things. I don't really consider changing the crease or brim shape as a "conversion." My posts...
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much depends on what you thing a conversion would be. I had a go at " changing" several hats and steaming them was a great way to...
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Oh my... that's a fantastic resource. Thank you!
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jlee562 replied to the thread Thinking about Conversions.Can't believe I forgot to mention, the free resource that will be extremely helpful is Scientific Hat Finishing and Renovation...
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jlee562 replied to the thread Thinking about Conversions.Lol. I used to be in that group. Funny thing about the other mod of that group, apparently they had themself a lil fit when I pointed...
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jlee562 replied to the thread Thinking about Conversions.I miss the old Internet. I don't frequent so much anymore, but one of the forums I used to spend time on is The Replica Props Forum, or...
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jlee562 replied to the thread Thinking about Conversions.So, if you're going to be doing a full rebuild you would need: Hat block: you need a block that is one size above your normal hat size...
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The Stetson No. 1 Quality was Stetson's entry level western and this one was probably produced in the mid 50's to sometime in the 60's...
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Normally I’m not a fan of artificially aged hats (y’all know the ones I mean) but this one I’m justifying because A, I did it...
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Thanks for the compliment. I have both the hemp & a 10X Shantung. I like them both but the hemp is definitely lighter & cooler. I...
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Hello all. I have been a member for a while now but this is my first post. I live in central Oklahoma where western hats are the norm...
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Hi yall, new here. Want to show my cheap wool custom "cowboy fedora". 3½" brim, 5" pinch crown, gypsy-inspired hatband.
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First post on this forum, but have been following for a while. This is a modern make Open Road Royal Deluxe. Haven’t worn westerns in a...
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jlee562 replied to the thread Ask a question, get an answer.Better quality than a modern Stetson? Sure, I might buy that. But any hat with a pressed in crease like that, is not going to be better...
