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  1. John Galt

    The Conversion Corral

    I spoke with JW today and ordered more sweats. I guess I misremembered - he likes to sell at least a dozen at a time. Still, that's 11 dozen less than most manufacturers require for sweats this good.
  2. John Galt

    Post New Hats Here!

    Nice hat. I have a couple that I'm hoping to make one good one of. They had a trout fly as the feather when new. Mine are shorter brims, sadly, but the heather finish seems to be characteristic.
  3. John Galt

    The Conversion Corral

    TJ, I can't see your photos here in Tapatalk, but will check the desktop version and call you.
  4. John Galt

    The Conversion Corral

    Thanks for the post, and the comments fellas. I've finally got Justin's hat on the flange, and know he's dying to get it. That and another I'm working on, and I'll be ready for more work.
  5. John Galt

    Western, anyone?

    Well, I think it depends on the felting process. All of the 100% beaver cowboy hats I've seen, including the Stetson 100 I'm working on now, have been very tightly felted, and pretty stiff. The stiffness is mostly due to lacquer, but the tight felting appears to be how they were made. I am...
  7. John Galt

    Western, anyone?

    I own 2 100% beaver cowboy hats, circa early 1950's. I think you might be disappointed. The felt is very compact & durable, but not really very pleasant to touch, and stiff. Kind of cardboard-like. Hopefully that will change with some alcohol to cut the lacquer. The 100% beaver dress hat I...
  8. John Galt

    Post New Hats Here!

    I understand this was a style for a time in the 20's, but have not seen examples. Anyone have a pre-1950's example?
  9. John Galt

    The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

    Doesn't seem particularly odd that one would use otter fur, however. The "Hudson Seal" was used, and if muskrat was felted otter certainly could be. I have felt otter fur and it is exceedingly fine and soft - much like beaver fur - without the long course hairs that are found in mink. Whether...
  10. John Galt

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Don't own one, but a great vintage Stetson, Knox, etc. Can be had in your price range.
  11. John Galt

    The Conversion Corral

    Looks pretty good considering what you started with Joao. You are pretty good with a needle & thread.
  13. John Galt

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    From The American Hatter, 1894: "Faint hat never won fair lady"
  14. John Galt

    Introduction

    Welcome Gee! The hats are good looking, notwithstanding, and what is a better accessory for a journalist than a hat?
  15. John Galt

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

    There was a very beat up and moth eaten turquoise one on eBay for a while.
  16. John Galt

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

    Funny ;-) Here are more hues. These are all Stetson Nutria Quality except for the black gambler, which is a "Nutria" brand. The rancher on the right is a true grey.
  17. John Galt

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

    Glad the nutria colors issue resolved without a photo from me. I got busy, and lighting is bad here now. Mine is a dark brown NQ, by the way. As for the boxes, interior design artists are buying them up for decor, I imagine.
  19. John Galt

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

    I have a brown Stetson nutria cowboy hat, the only one I've seen. Can't recall if NQ or Nutria, but not clear nutria - will post photo later.
  20. John Galt

    How do folks react to your hat wearing?

    Well, she's a ~little~ funny TJ, but very predictable...
  21. John Galt

    Photos of hatters tools

    I saw that too - very cool, but not inexpensive ...
  22. John Galt

    Photos of hatters tools

    So I cut the bottom out of the oil pan, taped it to the wok with metal tape and then drilled holes, wired them together, covered the ends with wire caps, and taped all that up. I covered the outside of the body with the metal tape to better insulate it, then I finished the bag - whew. The part...
  23. John Galt

    Photos of hatters tools

    Thanks A&A! I'm glad they are working for you. I've spent all weekend working on my flange bag, and it's coming together. Couldn't get my sewing machines working, so I sewed the bag by hand with a stitch awl. I'll post pics in a bit. It seems to be working - it heats up the sandbag pretty...

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