Akubra Campdraft

[Xylophile]

Xylophile. I use the straight sided dome plastic crown mold from Hatshapers.com. Check em out. I have three. I pull the liner, remove the ribbon and cut out the sweat by snipping the thread. I get the hat body wet and use an iron over an old t-shirt to apply heat to the felt as I slowly pull it down over the crown mold and then iron it a lot and let it dry in place. Once done I hand sew the sweat back in. This is the hardest step as it is time consuming. I usually do it while watching a TV or listening to the radio. I use a simple figure 8 loop stitch with two needles, one on each end of the thread back and forth. All you need is the Hatshaper, an Iron, T-shirt, sturdy table to push down on, an small razor and thread.
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Awesome Willybob!
When I can do all that I'll have complete freedom in my hat world. Now that I look at my BGCD it has as much taper as the Akubra Fedora.
Are you sewing the reeded portion of the sweat?
How do you think the long oval shape will effect things for me using your suggestions?

 

[Willybob]

I pull my reeds. Never had any problems with out them but you can leave them in if you think the hat will stretch too big while wearing it. I wear a long oval so it works for me but its not that dramatic and probably won't have much adverse effect. I find that if I pull on a hat that is more round than oval, pressure at the front and back makes the brim flange down front and back too much and you can lose the sharp break where the crown and brim meets. The side brim can also tacos up. The side walls will be vertical but the front and back will taper. I wear a 7-3/8 + but size to a 7-1/2 to allow room for the hat to adjust to my head. Most everybody has an oval head. Side note: I only remove the sweat because using a Hatshaper with the sweat in will cause the Sweat to print and show on the outside of the crown.

 

[Gabe Long]

Bumping this thread, because I love my Campdraft. I gifted a Campdraft to my buddy for his birthday (I went halvesies with his wife because he loves my hats but only ever had cheapo wool or cloth jobs.) He's worn it every day for 3 months .
Day 1.

Day 70-ish.

 

[FedOregon]

Wonderful!

 

[Michael R.]

WOW Gabe ! It's "Him" now for sure ! Nice Gift ! Looks Great !

 

[Frunobulax]

You're a good friend, Gabe.


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[tropicalbob]

My BGCD that I've had for a few years now has seen plenty of rain, snow, and hot sunlight. It's gotten really soft, while retaining its shape, and is my most comfortable hat.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

The Campdraft is another hat I wish was available in a few more colors. It's a perfect everyday fedora, I think. I just ordered a Moonstone because of the color.

 

[Sonero]

The Campdraft is another hat I wish was available in a few more colors. It's a perfect everyday fedora, I think. I just ordered a Moonstone because of the color.

I would love one in black or peacoat navy.

 

[safetyfast]

Bumping this thread, because I love my Campdraft. I gifted a Campdraft to my buddy for his birthday (I went halvesies with his wife because he loves my hats but only ever had cheapo wool or cloth jobs.) He's worn it every day for 3 months .
Day 1.
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Day 70-ish.
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Great story. I wish the crease in mine had turned out that well


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[RJR]

Great story. I wish the crease in mine had turned out that well


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He really did get a nice bash.

 

[bluesforchallah]

Light snow flurries today...

Though you wouldn't be able to tell in the photo.

 

[Roanoke Jim]

First day with my BGCD. I'll have to keep working on my creasing but I see what everyone here likes about it

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[Frunobulax]

First day with my BGCD. I'll have to keep working on my creasing but I see what everyone here likes about it

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Top crease looks good. I'd tighten and deepen those pinches though.

Or not. I'm on my third glass of rum...


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[Gabe Long]

The SBCD took a little drizzle this evening. Don't you just love the sound of a big fat raindrop landing on an ample brim?

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[FedOregon]

Those big drops really make some noise, don't they?

 

[Frunobulax]

THOK!


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[FedOregon]

THOK!


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yes, like that!

 

[RJR]

THOK!


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[Frunobulax]

yes, like that!

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