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  1. gtdean48

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Not without sending to a hatter for a proper reblocking of the crown...
  2. gtdean48

    My new aero half belt arrived!!

    I use photobucket as well. When I get the mouse to hover over the gear icon, select the get links option, then click on IMG codes...this is with the new version of the website.
  3. gtdean48

    My new aero half belt arrived!!

    Congrats on new jacket & FYI, you cannot just attach a photo as it would seem for this forum. You have to post photo to a hosting site & use the IMG url to reference it. HTH
  4. gtdean48

    Ask a question, get an answer

    +1...I have 2 vintage stretchers, 1 Hat-Jack & a band block (made by a customer hatter the exact shape of my noggin). I rotate hats on one of these apparatuses quite frequently, especially those that I have stretched up a size. I am not sure I have ever had one stretched up that became fully...
  5. gtdean48

    Alley Kat Hat Co

    +1....Specs please?
  6. gtdean48

    Federation IV sizing

    I wear a 7 5/8, measure 24" around. I have always ordered 61 Akubras = Campdrafts, Fed4, Bushman, etc. Imperial grade Akubras do draw in some. Heritage not so much.
  7. gtdean48

    Imperial Stetson information please

    From the Stetson Quality Think Tank thread (All of these are fur felt starting with Royal) = Next Generation, early 40's-60's I'm guessing is as follows Royal Royal DeLuxe / Royal Stetson DeLuxe Medalist Sovereign Imperial Premier I'm not certain as to the placement of the "Medalist"...
  8. gtdean48

    Paul's Hat Works

    +1....good to see a brother Eagle Scout back at the Lounge...
  9. gtdean48

    Federation IV sizing

    Hatsdirect is the only source for the Federation IV. It is an exclusive model for them like the Heritage Deluxe Campdraft. Can't get them anywhere else...
  10. gtdean48

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Biltmore Fawn Open Road, Silver Buckle Collection...
  11. gtdean48

    Imperial Stetson information please

    Imperial grade is fur felt. Photos would help...Welcome to the Lounge....
  12. gtdean48

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Stetson Stratoliner....
  13. gtdean48

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    It is like getting a pristine antique car or a current day kit car...just something about the originals....former Lounger has sold 2 of these Royal Deluxe Strats for large cash lately....
  14. gtdean48

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    DIY Justified = Stetson Carson, brim cut down to 3 1/4", hatband from Garland Outlet store....
  15. gtdean48

    Return of Miller Hats

    Interesting how the Los Alamos looks just like the Open Road except the brim snapped down....wonder if these are Biltmore/Dorfman-Pacific?
  16. gtdean48

    "Scoopy Stratoliner Flange"

    Campdrafts are closer to the Open Road in their flange which is basically the difference in an Open Road & a Strat. The Strat has the scoopy flange where the OR has the flatter brim.
  17. gtdean48

    Turquoise/Native American jewelry

    Rusty was getting some replacement braids for one of his...
  18. gtdean48

    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Enjoyed him many a Saturday with my grandfather...
  19. gtdean48

    New jacket purchase (Indy)

    I have a US Wings Indy in goat, off the rack Large, fits like a custom....

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