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  1. Oldsarge

    Need a 'hatsmith' in SoCal

    I've got a Boot Barn near by in Los Alamitos. I'll give them a shout. It's the twill hat band I'm after that might cause problems . . . unless someone knows of a good source for zebra skin bands?
  2. Oldsarge

    Need a 'hatsmith' in SoCal

    For one who actually goes on safari? Yes. For one who merely wants to look like he goes on safari, probably not. I'm starting to look towards my sixth and my old hat has seen better days. Now that one was too cheap to try and salvage, so this is a bit of a step up. I'm not taking a serious...
  3. Oldsarge

    Need a 'hatsmith' in SoCal

    Thanx, Hatflick. Even if business is bulging the walls, '09 will be plenty soon enough. I'm not looking to need it until March.
  4. Oldsarge

    Need a 'hatsmith' in SoCal

    I've got a wool felt Indiana Jones that I want converted to a full-race Safari with tan twill band like the ones on pith helmets and the higher, steeper crown. Where in my area (SoCal Borderlands) is a feller who can do that so I won't mess the thing up trying it myself. Thanx, guys.
  5. Oldsarge

    I'm sure it's simple . . .

    Thanx, gents. That's exactly the information I needed. Jambo!
  6. Oldsarge

    I'm sure it's simple . . .

    Bump I need to know if I'm right. Don't want to completely trash a brand new hat, even if isn't a Borsolino. I need a new jungle hat.
  7. Oldsarge

    I'm sure it's simple . . .

    I've purchased a "Indiana Jones" crushable that I want to recrown into the classic Safari. I did it once with a really cheap wool felt that a student gave me. He'd bought it at Disneyland. That one has gone on five safaris now and is getting worse for wear (and thorns, branches, buffalo...

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