Bill Hughes
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Never tried.I think it's a size 7 based on the measurements and the (L + W)/2 calculation. Have you stretched a hat from 7 to 71/8- 7 1/4 before with any luck?
Never tried.I think it's a size 7 based on the measurements and the (L + W)/2 calculation. Have you stretched a hat from 7 to 71/8- 7 1/4 before with any luck?
I have. I’ve tried many things with many different hats, but most times they were undesirables that I didn’t mind experimenting on. That’s probably too long of a stretch and the sewn seam will bust apart. Plus, even if The stretch is a success, that much change will cause too much taper in most fedoras...if that’s an issue for you. It is with me. But hey, some hats can take a long stretch and some can’t take much at all...Even in the taper, if the hat has a very square or reverse taper built into it. It’s a crap shoot unless you hold the hat in hand for a study. Hope this helps you, Mr. Two Hats.Never tried.
I think it's a size 7 based on the measurements and the (L + W)/2 calculation. Have you stretched a hat from 7 to 71/8- 7 1/4 before with any luck?
Yes, good trade bait is often better than cash.....some that don't fit work well to sell later or trade for something that does fit. Just my $0.02 worth.
Anyone know the typical width of a western 6-ply ribbon?
Anyone know the typical width of a western 6-ply ribbon?
Anyone know the typical width of a western 6-ply ribbon?
Try dropping a note to Tim at Alley Kat, he posted on Instagram this AM that he just picked up a haul of vintage ribbon including some black 6ply.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5HfQEVBDZU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Bob, I have two. One is the Stetson Arminto or whatever with the underbrim binding and it's 3/4" though it is actually two 3 plys stacked. The other is my Portis western that is one piece and is 5/8". I have another out for delivery today and I'll check it when it arrives.
African or European?
Oh, sorry, that's for an unladen swallow. Carry on.
Oh, sorry, that's for an unladen swallow. Carry on.
Hi everyone,
This will serve as my intro and a question or two.
After stumbling across this excellent forum I decided to try to make a hat for my blackpowder hobby. Just for practice and curiosity, I ordered a long hair fur felt hat body from Fepsa and now I’m left with questions( I know I jumped into the deep end). I can’t seem to find any info on hat making with long hair bodies.
I’ve seen videos and read some great articles on hat making with smooth felt, so can someone tell me the differences I should consider with long hair? Do I treat the process of blocking and ironing the same? Is there a special treatment to lay the hair down and give it a sheen or does ironing do that? Can the brim be cut and brushed back to a natural looking edge or must it be edged with ribbon?
Also, I don’t know the fur content of this hat but it’s advertised as 100% fur. It’s pretty flimsy as of now. Will blocking and ironing stiffen the hat or should I consider some “stiffener” product?
Below is a pic of my hat body, a top hat with the finish I’m after and Manuel Lisa’s hat which I like the shape of.
Thank you all for your feedback!
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Wow, that’s a better answer than I expected! Thank you for this!Well, the generic answer from this non-hatmaker: appears to be yes. Scientific Hat Finishing describes some variation on techniques for 'napped' felts and velours.
https://archive.org/details/scientifichatfin00erma/page/74
question:
how is it possible that a western themed major motion picture or network television program can get to the final stage for viewing with one of the actors wearing his hat backwards in at least one scene. Are actors that dumb? thank you over and out
Wondering if anyone has come across information on ‘The Helbing Hat Co’ from San Francisco. Most of the information I found led to the owner, but it seemed it was more of a dry goods store than a hat maker. Trying to decide if I should acquire this seemingly early 1900’s western.
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Wondering if anyone has come across information on ‘The Helbing Hat Co’ from San Francisco.