Goose. said:Anyone have a pic of the Squatter on their noggin? The brim dimensions on the HD site tag it at 76x73mm. Seems broad. The Fed IV is 63 x 70mm.
Colby Jack said:That's a good looking Squatter....Is this one from David Morgan? DM's lists the brim as 3"...Looks like the Squatter from HD is using the old Federation dimensions...
CRH said:That 3" quote by DM has always perplexed me, CJ. Chuck Bobuck's Squatter is a DM and he has confirmed that the brim is indeed a 3 x 2 7/8 in. dimensional - or 76x73mm.
What's an 8th of an inch to most people? Well to us here on the Lounge it's significant.
Thanks for the great pics, stats, and advice on the Squatter, everyone. I didn't realize that it had as much taper as is evident in the photos, and this might keep me from making the purchase. Then again, if the CD doesn't come out in Moonstone after all, I just may give the Squatter a try.Chuck Bobuck said:One other characteristic regarding the Squatter, it's not an oval crown. It's rounder than the Fed or CD, at least it has been and mine certainly was. In a size 59, it was snug compared to my Fed or CD's. I had to stretch mine over my knee on a few occasions. I stretched it into more of an oval shape on the advice of Ron at HD. This hepled with the fit, but may have added a little to the tapered effect. The taper is slight and doesn't bother me much at all. If the crown were taller, I'd push it down into a diamond or 'wrinkle tail', or whatever the correct term is. As is, I am only happy with the centerdent, which is fine, but these are some things to consider.
Goose. said:Hey BillySpew...thanks for the thought on the Camp Draft in Bluegrass. I don't see it on the Hats Direct page in that color. But what I immediately noticed was the lack of taper (which I like).
Chuck, your note about the long oval helps...I needed to know that as that is what my noggin is.
This forum is priceless for learning things just as this.
Chuck Bobuck said:Tone, that photo of FDM's is what interested me in the Squatter in the first place. I believe I've read that the Squatter from DM has a bigger crown. I also remember reading they could be custom ordered in a long oval.
ScottF said:Now it's gotten me interested as well. I only see color choices of mid fawn, moonstone and black, but I will drive over there in the next few days and check it out. Anything anyone would like me to ask about or look into?
Goose. said:Really like that Squatter sombrero on you amigos, but thinking that taper doesn't work for me. And I really like that Willow Green. Oh well.
The EA site indicates a three month wait for a Camp Draft in Bluegrass Green. So, maybe a Camp Draft in Silver Belly. Or just save my coin to buy food.
Thanks again for all the posts and pics :eusa_clap