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[Cornshucker77]

If Bond can't help I have a #52 Block 5.75 x 22 5/8

 

[Jaxenro]

Picked up a vintage bowler the body is in perfect shape but the liner is just held in by the sweatband and the sweatband is loose. It also had some stuffing behind it probably to make it fit better that fell out. I want to reattach the liner and sweatband what do I hold them in with?

 

[Jaxenro]

Or does anyone here do this type of work?

 

[Just Jim]

And given a decent set of measurements/drawings/photos, or a model, I can make you one of your own. I've been experimenting on a couple here, over the summer (when the shop is warmer and I get better glue joints) I'll glue up a bunch of blocks to have on hand to play with.

 

[Cornshucker77]

And given a decent set of measurements/drawings/photos, or a model, I can make you one of your own. I've been experimenting on a couple here, over the summer (when the shop is warmer and I get better glue joints) I'll glue up a bunch of blocks to have on hand to play with.

Hey Jim I might get in touch with you in the future. Nice knowing you do this.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Anyone happen to have a 22 1/2" hat block in a dome or modified dome open crown with a 5.5" to 6.5" height, LO, they would loan me for three days in house. #151 or #152 open crown blocks would be prefect. Happy to pay priority postage both ways and some rent? I also have access to 100% beaver blanks if that helps sweeten the deal I am in South Western Idaho.

Looking to make Everett Hitch's classic hat for a buddy and don't have a block his size.
Thanks!

If I remember correctly he carried a 10 Gauge didn't he? The pad on the shoulder of the jacket is a good idea with a 10 Gauge, although it looks thin for a pad. Probably more for slippage.

 

[Yahoody]

If I remember correctly he carried a 10 Gauge didn't he? The pad on the shoulder of the jacket is a good idea with a 10 Gauge, although it looks thin for a pad. Probably more for slippage.

In reality likely more to keep his jacket material from getting ripped apart at the shoulder by recoil and a steel but plate...although most were smooth some were checkered

Buddy I will be making the hat for also shoots a 10 gauge with black powder in SASS. Those big brass cases are pretty neat

 

[Just Jim]

In the movie, he used an 8 gauge. I tried one out for an informal CAS-type match. Putting ten rounds through one as fast as possible while staying on target leaves you punch-drunk. On the bright side, once you get the barrels moving you can forget about having to remember to lead on a moving target.

Shells are nightmarishly expensive and hard to find, as are loading tools. Powder and shot for full-power loads add up pretty quick too.

 

[Cornshucker77]

In reality likely more to keep his jacket material from getting ripped apart at the shoulder by recoil and a steel but plate...although most were smooth some were checkered

Buddy I will be making the hat for also shoots a 10 gauge with black powder in SASS. Those big brass cases are pretty neat

Yea you're probably right. That makes sense. I'm getting to a point where I like low recoil.

 

[hatsRme]

Or does anyone here do this type of work?

Howdy, Jaxenro; there are folks here that do that, and I believe there is a thread on re-attaching sweatbands. Sounds like a great project!

 

[EstherWeis]

Does anyone know who made the fedoras for Steve Trevor in Wonder Woman?

They are some good looking hats. I especially like the blue one with the purple ribbon. Clever nod that.

The costumes were done by lindy Hemming. I looked a while back and found the maker. Jane ( I’ll be damned but I can’t remember her last name) she’s a hat designer that works for a lot of movies and tv shows.

Edit, got it!
http://www.janesmithhats.co.uk

 

[Jaxenro]

Howdy, Jaxenro; there are folks here that do that, and I believe there is a thread on re-attaching sweatbands. Sounds like a great project!

If someone who does can PM me I would appreciate it

 

[RecycledMama]

Hey all, new around here. I stumbled upon this site looking for information in a Wright Mirakal fedora I picked up. I listed it in my eBay store for 74.99 and I hope to find out if I priced it right for both myself and the buyer. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Hope you all are having a great day!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Those big brass cases are pretty neat

I have a few Winchester brass 10g cases for my grandpa's old Hopkins & Allen Falling Block shotgun.

 

[Cornshucker77]

In the movie, he used an 8 gauge. I tried one out for an informal CAS-type match. Putting ten rounds through one as fast as possible while staying on target leaves you punch-drunk. On the bright side, once you get the barrels moving you can forget about having to remember to lead on a moving target.

Shells are nightmarishly expensive and hard to find, as are loading tools. Powder and shot for full-power loads add up pretty quick too.

Was it an 8? I didn't remember that. Whoa, that would be a tough shooter.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Hey all, new around here. I stumbled upon this site looking for information in a Wright Mirakal fedora I picked up. I listed it in my eBay store for 74.99 and I hope to find out if I priced it right for both myself and the buyer. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Hope you all are having a great day!

I'm not familiar with them, but I'm sure someone on here is. Welcome.

 

[Nathaniel Finley]

Swap it out, Nate! It has been my disappointing experience that those vintage sweats tend to degrade quickly under daily wear. If you want to keep it "nice," that's what I would recommend.

Thanks hatsR, that’s a good tip. I’m sure I won’t do it to this hat, but it’s good to bear in mind for future additions to my small collection.

 

[michael78]

Hi can anyone ID this duplication label, it's on a 1930s hat, unfortunately the hat liner is missing but this label has W.H.W. New York on it.
could this be the manufacturer?
Thanks
Mike

 

[indylion]

Got a few hats (vintage Borsalino) that need to be cleaned. Optimo Hat Co. will only clean hats they made for me. I'm looking for someone that's good in the Chicago area?

Thanks,

 

[Frunobulax]

Hi can anyone ID this duplication label, it's on a 1930s hat, unfortunately the hat liner is missing but this label has W.H.W. New York on it.
could this be the manufacturer?
Thanks
Mike

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