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[gtdean48]

As opposed to the soul, which you already have.

HEART & SOUL, Evan, of the the presentation case. I just needs the innards to properly cradle it!! lol lol lol

 

[Spats McGee]

I've seen comments from several members lately that someone needs a certain number of posts in order to post pictures on TFL. I don't recall seeing this in the FAQ. Is there a post minimum for pics?

 

[billysmom]

When I joined in July 2009 I could not post attachments (pictures) until after 15 posts.

Sue

 

[Spats McGee]

Hmmm. I didn't think there was a minimum. What about off-site hosting, like imageshack, or photobucket? Or do you use those?

 

[cptjeff]

If you use off site hosting and

 

[ScottF]

Double ouch. Some suggestions for a weak spot that wasn't yet a hole are here, but once you've got a hole, it seems that you've got to start calling it "character".

I use surgical tape to reinforce weak spots, but you might try scraping a little pile of felt off an inconspicuous area, putting a piece of surgical tape behind the hole, then use Gene's technique to fill it in.

 

[jonbuilder]

I've dunked entire hats, in a sealed plastic feed bucket, shook vigorously from time to time, let them soak for entires, sweatbands & ribbons but no liners. No ill effects.

I recently soaked a 1940s hat with the oilcloth protector at the crown The colors and clarity of the lining crest muted with the soaking.

 

[buler]

I've got the case but not the guts of a Stetson 100 Hat case.

Anybody have a suggestion to locate these or have them possibly fabricated? :eusa_clap

Deputy, I can send you all the pics and measurements you want. Just let me know. They are actually 2 almost identical pieces of plastic. One just has an indent for the other to rest in.

B

 

[gtdean48]

Deputy, I can send you all the pics and measurements you want. Just let me know. They are actually 2 almost identical pieces of plastic. One just has an indent for the other to rest in.

B

Buler, would love all you can send. The real question is what sort of place would fab such an item? Would the set up for a 1 off make it too expensive to even consider?

 

[bbshriver]

How much can a hat size be increased or decreased from original intent. Say could a size 7 be increased to a 7-1/4?

I usually wear a 7-1/4, but my grandpa's old 7-1/8 fits perfectly, just wondering what the tolerance is.

Thanks!

 

[Roninjedi]

Buler, would love all you can send. The real question is what sort of place would fab such an item? Would the set up for a 1 off make it too expensive to even consider?

Hmmm... I wonder if this could be made with wire in a way that wouldn't damage a hat stored in it. Perhaps some sort of plastic that can be bent with heat into whatever shape you need? [huh]

 

[Lefty]

There are quite a few threads on stretching, and the general consensus is that one size is safe.

Here's one thread. If you hit search up there in the blue bar, type in "stretching", select "search thread titles only" from the drop down, and HATS as the forum, you'll get many, many more.

 

[gtdean48]

Hmmm... I wonder if this could be made with wire in a way that wouldn't damage a hat stored in it. Perhaps some sort of plastic that can be bent with heat into whatever shape you need? [huh]

I was thinking of aluminum bands possibly...

 

[buler]

I was thinking of aluminum bands possibly...

This is what we need. PlasticBending

Ok, I have the soldering station and the helping hands clamps. Just need to find the plastic strips. The plastic in the Stetson 100 box measures 15/16" wide and its 1/8" thick. If I can find something similiar locally I'll try my hand at "shaping" it.

B

 

[gtdean48]

That looks like it could do the trick. Keep us posted...

 

[High Pockets]

How much can a hat size be increased or decreased from original intent. Say could a size 7 be increased to a 7-1/4?

I usually wear a 7-1/4, but my grandpa's old 7-1/8 fits perfectly, just wondering what the tolerance is.

Thanks!

Having never stretched a hat myself, I trust what other members have posted.
The only experience I have to offer is a conversation with Optimo,....a hat stretched at home has only been "stretched", and will probably return to it's original "size".

When a hat has been "re-sized" by a hatter, it has been "re-sized" and will not return to whatever it was sized previously. The ribbon and sweatband will usually have to be replaced when this is done.

Re-sizing one size, up or down, (1/8") is no problem.
Re-sizing two sizes, up or down, (1/4") can usually be done, but there may be an almost un-detectable difference in either brim diameter or crown hight.
Trying to re-size three sizes, up or down, (3/8") is not recommended.

 

[buler]

Buler, would love all you can send. The real question is what sort of place would fab such an item? Would the set up for a 1 off make it too expensive to even consider?

Great news! The first place I turned up thru Google was 10 minutes from my house. I was just there and they are cutting a large piece of scrap acrylic into the correct width and length strips. I should have a bunch of them. Of course, they need to be bent. I'm going to try my hand at bending them. If I have no luck I can send you some strips and you can have a go at it. I could make up some kind of template from the originals. The strips will be ready tomorrow so I'll try the bending this weekend.

B

 

[gtdean48]

Most Excellent!!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Great news! The first place I turned up thru Google was 10 minutes from my house. I was just there and they are cutting a large piece of scrap acrylic into the correct width and length strips. I should have a bunch of them. Of course, they need to be bent. I'm going to try my hand at bending them. If I have no luck I can send you some strips and you can have a go at it. I could make up some kind of template from the originals. The strips will be ready tomorrow so I'll try the bending this weekend.

B

 

[Larry D]

What hat does Brad Pitt wear in the Assassination of Jesse James?

I have looked at many hats and can't figure out who makes it? Could it be a Hollywood custom made movie replicia?

 

[Lefty]

This place claims to have made some of the hats for the movie, but I don't know if that includes Pitts' hat.