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The flanges don't have the groove, presumably, because they were made for flanging a build rather than a renovation. Domke Ulme made big hat stretchers too - you can find them on eBay for $$ You stole all of that stuff ;-) -
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Saw Mayserwegener's comment above, and second it. I've only handled two quality wool blend hats of the type he's described, but they were amazing. Definitely wool, but very soft & pliable notwithstanding. -
Western, anyone?
Wearing this one today, the black OR with a fedora crease. -
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Western, anyone?
Thx. It is very small - 6 7/8, so I'll have to resize it. Also some moth divots, so I'll turn it inside out when I re-block it. Should turn out cool though. -
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Western, anyone?
Lotta rancher creases here in far Northern California. I've researched this and generally prefer this term for the crease that goes way back, but was popularized at the ranch 101: Here's a Fort Worth crease like the one Landman mentioned, on a Resistol 100 I just received: -
Western, anyone?
Thanks for the info & complements fellas! I like the old creases, and really try to find different & unique westerns. Sometimes it's the color, sometimes it's the brand, quality, the crown height, etc., but it's always something special that draws me to a western. I have 28 at present. Here... -
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Get them a little wet, best with a spray bottle. Wool smells like wet dog. The higher the beaver content, the sweeter the molasses smell. I will say, however, that I didn't realize this was a felt issue until I got a real beaver pelt and noted it had the same smell I'd scentsed (:-) on my... -
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The Conversion Corral
Nothing wrong with distilled water, but I don't see it as necessary, at least where I'm located... -
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Western, anyone?
I did crease & shape the brim on this one, another Stetson Nutria. I call it "The Marshall" (Dillon). -
Western, anyone?
Here's the Stetson Nutria Centerfire, incidentally, as we seem to be on 1950's low-crown western hats: I don't know about "weird" Joao, it looks just like a rancher crease from the side. As for traditional, the centerfire crease goes way back to at least the early 1900's in fedoras... -
Western, anyone?
Thx, the crease is original, I can't take credit. There is a little mule kick in the front. -
Western, anyone?
My square-crowned hat for today, my previously posted 1950's Resistol 50 cowtrack. -
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Beaver felt smells like molasses. Wool felt smells like lambasses. -
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The Conversion Corral
Re: "Should I just use steam to change the crease or can I lightly spray the hat with distilled water?" I do both. The water softens the felt & the steam/heat tightens the felt fibers & softens the lacquer for shaping. I put a dishtowel in the crown so as to avoid getting the liner wet &... -
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My first reaction: "What is he talking about, there is no brim trimming!" Then, ... Doh! Nice work Dogman! -
The Conversion Corral
I like it too Bond. You did a very good job capturing the original, which is an eye catching hat. -
Scotch Guard? Scout Felt Hat Protector?
As long as the felt is sound, it is economical to rebuild such hats. The old ones also have much better felt. I rebuilt an old favorite for a one-time working cowboy a while back. You would be amazed at what stains we can get out with a little work, and all the trim & sweat can be replaced... -
Scotch Guard? Scout Felt Hat Protector?
Thanks Landman, I've seen it and noted it - now I'll buy it. Quality & functionality conjoin, it seems. I agree that Lexol can be a pain to apply. My brother treated the sweat of a light-colored hat I made him with Lexol and promptly stained the felt, requiring a lot more work.
