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[sulla]

The brim on my Akubra Fed IV Deluxe is really floppy. I was wondering if there was a way to stiffen it up a bit?

 

[alanfgag]

The brim on my Akubra Fed IV Deluxe is really floppy. I was wondering if there was a way to stiffen it up a bit?

I haven't tried it, but perhaps Scout felt stiffener would be an option. (This is a good source for other hat essentials too.)

 

[gtdean48]

The brim on my Akubra Fed IV Deluxe is really floppy. I was wondering if there was a way to stiffen it up a bit?

Have you steamed it lately? Steam seems to recall the shellac in the felt. Boil some water & steam the brim real well. Shape the brim & let it cool. It should be stiffer.

 

[scottyrocks]

The brim on my Akubra Fed IV Deluxe is really floppy. I was wondering if there was a way to stiffen it up a bit?

Isnt this a new hat? How floppy is it (if there is an accurate way to describe it)?

 

[RBH]

Divine intervention?

Thanks dad!
Its fixed......

 

[jimmy the lid]

Thanks dad!
Its fixed......

Son -- you have interfered with The Force...:eeek: :eeek: :eeek:

 

[RBH]

Son -- you have interfered with The Force...:eeek: :eeek: :eeek:

 

[monbla256]

Thank you

 

[DRB]

Originally Posted by monbla256
Why does the "Akubra Overload" Link here in the listing of "Important Forum Links" not work? All the others listed do.

Divine intervention?

Way too funny..............................

 

[ph33nyx]

This might be a stupid question, but why is it on some sites the Christy's Foldaway is listed as lined and on others it's unlined? Is there a difference in manufacturing between US hats and UK hats?

 

[gtdean48]

This might be a stupid question, but why is it on some sites the Christy's Foldaway is listed as lined and on others it's unlined? Is there a difference in manufacturing between US hats and UK hats?

Foldaways are seldom lined. My Christy's from Hornet Hats is not lined...

 

[Aureliano]

Foldaways are seldom lined. My Christy's for Hornet Hats is not lined...

I owned two of those and both were not lined.

 

[hatted]

Help identifying hat

Can anyone tell me what hat company this logo represents?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33038018@N03/5318701137

 

[sulla]

Thanks all. I'll try the steam today and let you know how it turns out. If that doesn't do the job, I'll look into Scout Felt Stiffener.

Isnt this a new hat? How floppy is it (if there is an accurate way to describe it)?

Nope, I am asking for my older Indy lid. My new Moonstone Fed is in great shape.

 

[el Mongoose]

Hello everyone. Any of you know the history of the hillbilly hat? I am wondering if it has an official name and where it may have come from.

Thanks.

 

[danofarlington]

Hello everyone. Any of you know the history of the hillbilly hat? I am wondering if it has an official name and where it may have come from.

Thanks.

The official name is either the McCoy, the Hatfield or the Jed Clampett, I can't remember which one. Swampy Holler is the origin, if I remember aright.

 

[el Mongoose]

The official name is either the McCoy, the Hatfield or the Jed Clampett, I can't remember which one. Swampy Holler is the origin, if I remember aright.

I think of Jed as having a flatter crown. Maybe a beat up telescope or teardrop top with a wide brim.

I'll look into McCoys and Hatfields. Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.

 

[danofarlington]

I think of Jed as having a flatter crown. Maybe a beat up telescope or teardrop top with a wide brim.

I'll look into McCoys and Hatfields. Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.

Actualy, don't look into those two. It's just a joke based on the two historic hillbilly feuding clans, the Hatfields and McCoys. They would have worn the hillbilly hats.

 

[el Mongoose]

Actualy, don't look into those two. It's just a joke based on the two historic hillbilly feuding clans, the Hatfields and McCoys. They would have worn the hillbilly hats.

I knoew of the Hatfields and McCoys (I think of WV), but figured, maybe one had a hat named after them. Maybe I am a bit slow on the uptake.

 

[Neophyte]

I knoew of the Hatfields and McCoys (I think of WV), but figured, maybe one had a hat named after them. Maybe I am a bit slow on the uptake.

No, you're not. Meaning and intonation do not cross over as well over the internet, at least without emoticons . I had a suspicion that Dano was joking, but I also thought the same thing as you. 'Twas funny, though lol.