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[Bob Roberts]

So I received my vintage Etchison Texan model fedora and it truly was in remarkable shape! Plus there was some cool history inside the box. That is until my dumb a$! Got a hold of it! Sadly as I tried it on the sweatband tore almost all the way across on one side It was a little snug but not bad and I was gentle with it. My question is can anything be done to patch this? Is it ok to still wear the hat even with the tear? Should I send it to Mike at NW hats or John Penman for a spiff and touch up?

Sorry to hear that Jer. I would have it professionally repaired.

 

[FedOregon]

It sounds like a new sweat is in order.

 

[Jeremy T Garner]

It sounds like a new sweat is in order.

Sorry to hear that Jer. I would have it professionally repaired.

Thanks for the tips fellas! I will call Mike Miller on the morning and see if I can send it to him for a repair and spiff.

 

[Redfokker]

Thanks for the tips fellas! I will call Mike Miller on the morning and see if I can send it to him for a repair and spiff.

I have had a number of hats resized or reflanged by Mike. You get a hat back that fits like a custom and is as good as new. I have a couple in the queue right now.

 

[Jeremy T Garner]

I have had a number of hats resized or reflanged by Mike. You get a hat back that fits like a custom and is as good as new. I have a couple in the queue right now.

Thanks Red! That is exactly what I'm hoping for

 

[FedOregon]

Thanks Red! That is exactly what I'm hoping for

Same here. Mike has repaired or converted 4 hats for me now, in addition to the 2 customs. I want to send him about 8 more hats to fiddle with, but I'm afraid he'd do them all at once and then my rent would be late and then we'd get evicted and then MrsFed would find someone else and then.... well, you get the idea.

 

[hatsRme]

So I received my vintage Etchison Texan model fedora and it truly was in remarkable shape! Plus there was some cool history inside the box. That is until my dumb a$! Got a hold of it! Sadly as I tried it on the sweatband tore almost all the way across on one side It was a little snug but not bad and I was gentle with it. My question is can anything be done to patch this? Is it ok to still wear the hat even with the tear? Should I send it to Mike at NW hats or John Penman for a spiff and touch up?

Go slowly, Jeremy. Yes, eventually you'll want to have the sweat replaced, but it's probably fine for a little while as is. I have worn some pretty sad sweatbands for quite a while without any ill-effects. But that's me...

Today, I anticipate the return of three lids sent out for sweatband replacement.

 

[scottyrocks]

You could always do it yourself.

 

[buler]

View attachment 76802 Hello,
Does anyone know where I can get a brass band block?

Yes. I have one that I'd part with.

B

 

[Fedoras4Life]

Yes. I have one that I'd part with.

B

Awesome! How to I get in touch with you? My email is jonnyisme@yahoo.com

 

[buler]

Awesome! How to I get in touch with you? My email is jonnyisme@yahoo.com

Email sent.

B

 

[moontheloon]

I have a question (raises hand politely)

does anyone have a 1940s era Stetson hat box with insert that they are willing to part with ?

feel free to PM me

thanks

 

[BobHufford]

So I have this tiny semi-calodo Panama (21-3/8"). Is there anyway that could be used as a donor for a duplex or hybrid hat (straw crown, fur felt brim) in a size 7-1/2 (23.5"-ish). Yeah ... I was looking at the Black Sheep thread recently.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/black-sheep-hat-works.54314/page-66#post-2263419

 

[hatsRme]

So I have this tiny semi-calodo Panama (21-3/8"). Is there anyway that could be used as a donor for a duplex or hybrid hat (straw crown, fur felt brim) in a size 7-1/2 (23.5"-ish). Yeah ... I was looking at the Black Sheep thread recently.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/black-sheep-hat-works.54314/page-66#post-2263419

Sure! Bob or Art could scratch that itch, Bob.
Edit... I just notice the size difference. Maybe.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

So I have this tiny semi-calodo Panama (21-3/8"). Is there anyway that could be used as a donor for a duplex or hybrid hat (straw crown, fur felt brim) in a size 7-1/2 (23.5"-ish). Yeah ... I was looking at the Black Sheep thread recently.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/black-sheep-hat-works.54314/page-66#post-2263419

Bob, I was thinking you had a duplex made by Texas Hatters?

 

[BobHufford]

Bob, I was thinking you had a duplex made by Texas Hatters?

I do...

...but I really like this O'Farrell and it doesn't fit anyone around here. I was think of pairing it with a brown brim.

I'm guessing that it can't be made to fit me, but I'll defer to those more in the know.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I was think of pairing it with a brown brim.

It might look good with a sand colored brim, sort of that tone on tone thing.

 

[BobHufford]

It might look good with a sand colored brim, sort of that tone on tone thing.

That would look good as well.

 

[moontheloon]

does anyone know of a Stetson Eagle ad that is not this one

 

[Redfokker]

does anyone know of a Stetson Eagle ad that is not this one

I seem to remember Google results with a newer (maybe 50s) Eagle ad. I'll do some digging. I have a Mallory Eagle with the same logo on the liner as a Stetson.