Joel Tunnah
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I wasn't that into the holes, honestly - but now that I see the Playboy ad, wow, good job Marc! :eusa_clap
Andykev said:The holes are usually punched with a patterned die, which neatly cuts out the holes. Using a "dentist's drill" or Dremel tool won't work. The felt "fuzzes" and you don't get a clean hole. Yes, a laser will work, but you need an expensive machine which does engraving, like those found in your typical trophy shop. Unfortunately, the laser burns. You would not have clean holes, only burnt ones. No, I suspect that Mr. C used some type of die, and backed the inside of the hat on a wood block. Struck a blow for vintage, cutting the pattern. It is risky, as you don't line up perfectly, it is not something that you can "undo".
Anyway, very nice hat.
tonyb said:So Marc, is the "higher technology" to which you allude involve a computer program like, say, Photoshop?