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The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Eli, Any hat with a standard reeded sweatband will be problematic because a standard reed is a heavy enough monofilament to break or maintain the bend from folding. Also, as noted, a heavier leather sweatband makes folding and rolling difficult. Some lightweight hats have thinner reeds and... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Thanks Esther! I'm off to court in a few minutes to report settlement of a case that I was set to try this afternoon. I'm dressed a bit more casually than I would be if we were going forward with the trial. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Looking great everyone! Here's my choice, a late 40's or early-mid 50's stingy by Mr. Disney. Probably the latter, because the tip liner protector is plastic, not oilskin. It is unreeded, which is unusual for a hat of that era, I think, and has a unique sweatband joint - I have not seen this... -
Hat Conversions and Refurbs by John Galt
Thx Daniele. Oh, and that should read 1949. -
Hat Conversions and Refurbs by John Galt
To be fair, some are less vintage than others. The shop ran from 1959 to 2012. -
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Hat Conversions and Refurbs by John Galt
Gentlemen, you can now email me directly at Dauntlesshats@gmail.com. When I finish the outstanding orders, I will dig into the 120 vintage hat bodies I already have, and create a web page with photos of the same, along with my hat making tools, bodies, ribbons, etc. I will not be taking custom... -
Hat Conversions and Refurbs by John Galt
Glad you got them and are happy with the work Rick. Look forward to pics, and hope things are settling down for you. -
Photos of hatters tools
You are right about that hat. Maybe it was hung on a nail, who knows? Has anyone heard from Hatter4 recently - since his last post here? -
Hand dyeing felt
For what it is worth, I don't think this is a good idea. You are likely to mottle the body, or end up with a line or colors variation where the body gets two coats. When I dye ribbon, it is important to dunk the whole piece at once to obtain a uniform coverage without variations, striations... -
Hand dyeing felt
Intriguing! Well done. I've dyed ribbon, but have not yet tried a body. Looks like the color came out even. -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Thank you sir! I'm thinking probably probably Dunsmuir donkey kicks. Maybe Montague mule kicks? [emoji12] -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
TJ, I love the conversion. Joao, thanks. Fruno, I live near Mt. Shasta and was trying to capture the broke top look. Not sure I did, but I like it. It's got a slouchy look that suits for a quality work hat, which is what it's become. I'll review the day when I have more time, it looks like... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Looking much less suave now. Me and my hat are scratched, dirty and sun baked, but where I come from that 1.5 cord of wood in the trailer is better than money in the bank. The dump feature means the hard work is done and it's time for a cocktail! -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
I'm feeling a little _too_ well "outfitted" for woodcutting this morning, with a Pendelton shirt, Eddie Bauer bomber, Whites boots and a custom Hat Store (Houston Texas) 7x with my proprietary "Shasta Peaks" crease. All but the boots are thrift store or second hand purchases, but I still feel a... -
Western, anyone?
Here's one you guys might appreciate, an OR Stetson 7x clear beaver that was plainly a working cowboy's hat. I had pretty good success bringing a lesser quality Aussie (not an Akubra) back to life from a similar state, and look forward to the project. Incidentally, this also looks an awful lot... -
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Western, anyone?
Agreed! It would also be pretty cool to embroider it like an old Tardan. -
Photos of hatters tools
João, You are right, I am sure, but it is no worse and probably better than a hat hook, which deforms a crown over time and sometimes results in a tear. I picked up a custom 100% beaver hat once that had been ripped right in the center of the crown when someone in a hurry grabbed it off a... -
Photos of hatters tools
Not strictly a hatter's tool, but a very cool item. Although mounted on a wall in the photo, this under-the-seat hat caddy used to be commonplace in theaters & courthouses and the like back when every man and most women wore a hat every day. A couple of the local old courthouses where I... -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Great hats all, but Tommy's shark gill is my favorite so far today. HRM, good eye. It is actually a dove or granite grey.
