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  1. Windsock8e

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    Thanks, I will bookmark it for future reference!
  2. Windsock8e

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    I obviously did not use the right search terms then. Nevertheless, thank you for sharing, much appreciated, TFL is a great resource - better than google in some respects!
  3. Windsock8e

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    Professor Hughes - thank you very much for this. Not only have you answered my questions in record time, I have also learnt something useful to boot. Much appreciated!
  4. Windsock8e

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    Hat sizing formula Is there a way to confirm a hat size where I am given internal dimensions of 19cm front to back and 16cm side to side? Seller does not seem too sure about hats and thinks it makes a 55 cm circonférence but is there a formula to translate the 19 cm x 16 cm into a hat size...
  5. Windsock8e

    The Conversion Corral

    Thank you kindly! Here is a little more steam. I think I managed to make the brimdimensional despite trying an even 2.5" around. Perhaps the back should be slightly shorter to get it to turn up?
  7. Windsock8e

    The Conversion Corral

    I was hesitant on posting this here or even at all, given the quality of the other conversions and the expert hatters, but I figure I may as well seek some insight and constructive feedback so that I can start learning. Somone let me know if I should post this elsewhere (or just get my coat)...
  8. Windsock8e

    The Conversion Corral

    You are absolutely right, I would not be able to pounce the shellac out of the hat. My original pouncing intention was to reduce the weight in the crown and see if it would make it somewhat more malleable in spite of the shellac. This worked to a degree, but it is possible that it is also...
  9. Windsock8e

    What are you wearing today??

    That's great style, what are your sunglasses please?
  10. Windsock8e

    Sourcing Hat Blocks

    UK / Europe people, there is a Guy Morse-Brown CB23 model, 6 inch high, 23.5 inch circumference (7 1/2 US) block on ebay uk. I am a 7 1/8, so need a 7 1/4 so it is too big :(. I was on the morse-brown website last night and thought xmas had come early, but maybe it is your early xmas...
  11. Windsock8e

    I love the Fed IV!!

    I know what you mean. I guess I am distinguishing between modifying a modern hat of an older style and older hats - meaning I would modify a hat which can be replaced, but I would not do that to an older hat (pre-1960/70). I am not sure I can bring it back to 2 1/4... as I was warned by other...
  13. Windsock8e

    The Conversion Corral

    I've been pouncing the inside of a western weight Stetson 4x to see how far I can go to soften it up. I already worked the outside up to 1200 grit, but went quite coarse on the inside (240). Whilst it is feeling softer and thinner (and a good exercise to "feel" the felt), does anyone do this...
  14. Windsock8e

    What hat are you waiting for today?

    @Miamibruno - your fabulous Wormser made it to London safely and has been getting plenty of air time:
  15. Windsock8e

    I love the Fed IV!!

    I love my Fed IV, I like the brim too... but I keep thinking about trimming it to 2 5/8 or 2 1/2 evenly all the way around. Is this bad? Should I respect it and leave it as it is and just order a Campdraft instead and stop wondering? But seriously (or slightly more serious than above), I am...
  16. Windsock8e

    Sourcing Hat Blocks

    Thanks for the confirmation, thank you. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  17. Windsock8e

    Sourcing Hat Blocks

    I don't know if you have modern or vintage blocks but in your experience, does this apply even in the modern cut blocks, meaning that the current makers have not adapted / taken the sweat into account? This is more of a "double check my understanding" question as I am sure you / Art are right...
  19. Windsock8e

    Sourcing Hat Blocks

    Anyone used www.hatterssupplyhouse.com? Looks interesting with #52, 51 and 81 blocks. Is this the one you were referring to @cane-rod-maker?
  20. Windsock8e

    Is Naphtha called "WHITE SPIRITS" over here?

    And the answer is for the next person who revives this thread in 8 years .... Aspen4, which is additives free lawn mower fuel which you can also use for your camping set, or.... cleaning hats - it works. £18 for 5 litres in 2017 prices.
  21. Windsock8e

    Buying hat blocks--what does one need to know?

    I understand that the "classic" block is #52 (or references ending in 52). Why is this so? Is it the straight sides and height? If a whippet or a stratoliner is considered a classic profile (as an example), are they made on a 52 block or a different one? Is there a hat block profile...
  22. Windsock8e

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    Thanks! This is very helpful. I am waiting for the seller to send me some further photos and to remeasure the block in question. It has a '22' embossed in the block but she says that it measures 22.5 inches (7 1/8). If it comes out my size on the block, it may work, and if not, the duffer...
  23. Windsock8e

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    I don't have the body yet (that sentence will probably come back and haunt me someday in the future when it is quoted out of context!) and am working out whether I should buy it. I don't know if I will use the full block or something like 5.5 -5 3/4. If the felt hood is big enough and I was...

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