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Akubra Overload
Have you ever tried reshaping it to LO? I'm a very LO and would definitely need have one shaped, but I've avoided ordering an Akubra because I don't know what size to order knowing that it will need shaping. And there are no Akubra dealers within a 6 hr drive from me. -
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Akubra Overload
Let's see some Kentucky Rancher pix. I'm really wanting one. -
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Akubra Overload
Other than measuring my head with a tape, I have no idea what size Akubra I will wear. In addition, I will definitely need an extra-long oval. So, how can this be accomplished? I am nowhere near any Akubra dealer that I am aware of. -
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Akubra Overload
^^^ Isn't that bow on the wrong side for a man's hat? -
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Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
Thanks, T Jones. In the last picture, the white stitching that I see is part of the band construction itself, not where it is sewn to the hat, correct? -
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Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
T Jones and Belfastboy, what is this reed and basting stuff y'all are talking about? Do you have some pictures you can post describing these parts and how they are supposed to look, please? -
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I'm making a hat band
Thank you, sir. I will have to look into those conchos. -
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I'm making a hat band
Sooo, I'm just getting into hats and picked up my first one - a Bailey Sperling in Lite Felt. While I appreciate the genuine leather band that came with it, I believe I can dress it up a bit. I'm a fairly experienced leatherworker, having done mostly holsters, belts, handbags, and wallets... -
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Western, anyone?
I'm digging this one! Never paid attention to curled brims before, but I like 'em now that I have seen them. The Akubra Kentucky Rancher is similar. -
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Ask a question, get an answer
Does anyone know where I can purchase a feather like this? This is a picture that was posted here on the forum. I just love that fluorescent blue feather and think it would look great on my gray Bailey hat. -
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Ask a question, get an answer
Thank you, sir! Another related question: there's an area of the crown that keeps popping out of place and I believe I need to hit it with some steam to reshape it a bit. Should I steam and reshape before or after I apply the stiffener? -
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Ask a question, get an answer
Shellac ratio question: I purchased some shellac flakes in order to make up some stiffener for one of my Lite-Felt hats. How much of those little flakes do I throw in a spray bottle of denatured alcohol? -
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The Resistol Roundup
The Resistol Canuck looks a bit like an Akubra "outback" style and a little less western than the rest of their hats. Unfortunately, I don't see it listed for sale anywhere. Perhaps it's no longer in production. -
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The Resistol Roundup
Does Resistol make any hats other than their Western styles these days? -
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Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
Where's the best place to purchase a leather sweatband that I will be installing myself? -
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I need a couple of hat liners
Are there any hat makers here who would send me a couple of hat liners for a minimal cost? I can trade a piece of my leatherwork for it...or pay cash. -
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Can I stiffen "Lite Felt"?
Thanks, gentlemen. Would this work: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-1-qt-Clear-Shellac-Traditional-Finish-and-Sealer-00304H/100203332 -
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Can I stiffen "Lite Felt"?
I have a Bailey Sperling that I really like, but it's made of "Lite Felt". Is there a way I can stiffen it up a bit so that it retains its crown shape?
