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[belfastboy]

2 1/4"-2 1/2"

It looks wider than the ribbon but seems to have a fairly deep flange.

Not a 2" ribbon, but here is the current Whippet.

If he snapped the brim down asymmetrically it would be a close approximation to his pic.

 

[Matt_SFL]

2 1/4"-2 1/2"

It looks wider than the ribbon but seems to have a fairly deep flange.

Not a 2" ribbon, but here is the current Whippet.

Thanks for your answer I’m guessing just snap it down all the way around....do you have a pic of what it would look like on someone’s head

 

[Matt_SFL]

If he snapped the brim down asymmetrically it would be a close approximation to his pic.

True I’m going to check out the whippet and see if I can find someone wearing it so I can see how it looks

 

[Silver-Wolf]

Hmmm, was looking at my firewood pile and thought this might make a nice hat stand.

What's your thoughts, well I needed it out of the side paddock anyways and now it's old 'n dried it was about to be tossed on the fire lol....to be continued.

(I'm certain y'all think I'm crazy.......We'll see )

Well I just need something to go between the top and the base now, damn shame how much was eaten/ruined. Lovely timber, am doing it all the old fashioned way. Bee's wax with Tripoli powder for the cut 'n polish and just a natural shellac to seal 'n protect. Will then just polish with bee's wax 'n orange oil, nice smell to deodorize my lid and to kill any nasties

Most likely not the best spot but hey, it's where the idea came up so to continue......

1 Old fashioned hat display stand / rest in purdy timber... Slightly smaller and different end result than I first had in my mind but hey. I had to work with the timber left and it doesn't look too shabby I think...

Your thoughts or back on the firewood pile ? lol

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Most likely not the best spot but hey, it's where the idea came up so to continue......

1 Old fashioned hast display stand / rest in purdy timber... Slightly smaller and different end result than I first had in my mind but hey. I had to work with the timber left and it doesn't look too shabby I think...

“Doesn’t look too shabby”...try absolutely gorgeous!

 

[Rmccamey]

Very nice. I wouldn't mind having a few of those in my display case.

Most likely not the best spot but hey, it's where the idea came up so to continue......

1 Old fashioned hat display stand / rest in purdy timber... Slightly smaller and different end result than I first had in my mind but hey. I had to work with the timber left and it doesn't look too shabby I think...

Your thoughts or back on the firewood pile ? lol

 

[The Shoe]

Most likely not the best spot but hey, it's where the idea came up so to continue......

1 Old fashioned hat display stand / rest in purdy timber... Slightly smaller and different end result than I first had in my mind but hey. I had to work with the timber left and it doesn't look too shabby I think...

Your thoughts or back on the firewood pile ? lol

Wow! That’s awesome!

 

[BobHufford]

Your thoughts or back on the firewood pile ? lol

Beautiful! I really need to learn how to do this (I have two wood lathes now and haven't turned a thing as of yet). You have inspired me.

 

[DaveProc]

Most likely not the best spot but hey, it's where the idea came up so to continue......

1 Old fashioned hat display stand / rest in purdy timber... Slightly smaller and different end result than I first had in my mind but hey. I had to work with the timber left and it doesn't look too shabby I think...

Your thoughts or back on the firewood pile ? lol

Wow! Absolutely beautiful!!

 

[The Shoe]

@johnnycanuck @Silver-Wolf and anyone else who cares to reply, my new-to-me Snowy River arrived yesterday. I’ve got it in a decent shape, but the shrinkage is more than expected. A size 60 is usually a little big on me (my new hemp range is very roomy, my vintage stylemaster, a very nice fit after shrinkage) but this is fairly tight front & back. I’ve previously thought about getting a hat stretcher...I think I probably need about a half of a size. Otherwise this may end up on my wife’s head.
Have either of you used a stretcher on an Akubra?

 

[Silver-Wolf]

“Doesn’t look too shabby”...try absolutely gorgeous!

Thank you, I'm quite happy with it myself. Shame I couldn't save more of this beautiful timber, beetles 'n borers had a feast of it. Might be enough to make some cuff-link and nice writing pens or something. I'm going to make use of the scraps, it's not often I come across such figured timber.

Mind you 30-40 years ago to make this would have been made within half a day or so, lol I'm wrecked after this and it took me 6 days. My hands no work like they used too, I once was a machinist 3rd class...timber is soo much different and irregular than working metal.

Very nice. I wouldn't mind having a few of those in my display case.

Cheers, that's kind of why I made them. Though to sit on my wooden tallboy/dresser I will make another 2 or 3 I think, though will have to be different timber. But wanted something nice, I was just using old bits of pine and the end of our bed posts. This'll be more tidy, looks good and wins points with the Wife.

Wow! That’s awesome!

Thank you for the kind remark.

Beautiful! I really need to learn how to do this (I have two wood lathes now and haven't turned a thing as of yet). You have inspired me.

It's not hard and there's a world of things you can make, Just need a few basic tools and the willingness to give it a go. You learn how to read the timber and with the internet I'm certain there's no end of helpful video's. Biggest thing for a nice finish and easy work is being able to sharpen tools well. But do be careful obviously as well, they sure can get cranky and dangerous quickly.

I've had a broken wrist and a mini skew chisel embedded in my head (went through safety shield, scary) right between my eyes. And when you turn root stock rocks get thrown at you under speed wooohoo, lets say it's good fun, exciting at times and really never boring lol.

Wow! Absolutely beautiful!!

Many thanks for the kind remark.

 

[Silver-Wolf]

@johnnycanuck @Silver-Wolf and anyone else who cares to reply, my new-to-me Snowy River arrived yesterday. I’ve got it in a decent shape, but the shrinkage is more than expected. A size 60 is usually a little big on me (my new hemp range is very roomy, my vintage stylemaster, a very nice fit after shrinkage) but this is fairly tight front & back. I’ve previously thought about getting a hat stretcher...I think I probably need about a half of a size. Otherwise this may end up on my wife’s head.
Have either of you used a stretcher on an Akubra?

Sure have, many times in the past. Akubra's are renowned for a little bit of shrink over long periods of not being worn, but sounds like you don't need much stretching so it should be fine. A hat jack will serve you well, or a hat stool. Just make sure the leather sweatband is nourished and flexible etc before stretching.

I keep a block of wood shaped to my head in each of my hats so they can never shrink smaller like these.

A simple hat jack cost prolly less than $30 and does the same thing but is adjustable. Anyways, go easy it'll prolly only take one to 2 nights and it'll stretch out. If it needs a full size or more be careful, you may need to cut the reed also. See how you go and how much resistance there is. Don't use a small stretcher for large changes as they can leave a full step/blocking at our around ribbon height. Full size stretchers or blocks avoid this issue.

 

[Altiori]

There was/is a member here in the Lounge with the handle "Bond"...he runs FineVintageFedoras on Etsy.com. I don't have vast experience but have never seen a steel reed. The ones not plastic have been real honest to goodness reeds.

I ordered and received a beautiful custom beaver, off white/silver belly from FineVintageFedoras (Bond) about four years ago. The product, the quality, and the service was excellent.

 

[Blare]

Most likely not the best spot but hey, it's where the idea came up so to continue......

1 Old fashioned hat display stand / rest in purdy timber... Slightly smaller and different end result than I first had in my mind but hey. I had to work with the timber left and it doesn't look too shabby I think...

Your thoughts or back on the firewood pile ? lol

It is beautiful. Wonderful work

 

[Blare]

I have this Stetson 3X or 4X (can’t tell as most of the sweat debossing has worn away). This one is way too big for me at 7 3/8.

It was super dirty so I decided to mess around with cleaning it up. I think I may have gotten a bit too aggressive... was using vinegar and water.. and then for some reason I added some baking soda to the equation. Probably not the best idea. It worked real well but caused some areas to get much lighter even though I used it over the entire surface. It’s no longer gross... but the color is very uneven.

Was considering trying some gas... or do you think I should quit while I’m behind?

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Most likely not the best spot but hey, it's where the idea came up so to continue......

1 Old fashioned hat display stand / rest in purdy timber... Slightly smaller and different end result than I first had in my mind but hey. I had to work with the timber left and it doesn't look too shabby I think...

Your thoughts or back on the firewood pile ? lol

Yea, friggin amazing!!
If i had a lathe i’d be out scrounging for scrub wood. What’s the size of it?Hard to tell without something for scale.
B
Ps: well, I guess it’s about 41/2 bricks high.

 

[Silver-Wolf]

Yea, friggin amazing!!
If i had a lathe i’d be out scrounging for scrub wood. What’s the size of it?Hard to tell without something for scale.
B
Ps: well, I guess it’s about 41/2 bricks high.

Thanks for kind remarks. scrounging is best way, you can buy figured timber but man it costs a fortune. A simple chunk of birdseye elm here big enough to make a large bowl would cost $300 or more.

lol, as to the hat stand well the top is 4 inches, the base 6 inches and the height is 11 inches

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thanks for kind remarks. scrounging is best way, you can buy figured timber but man it costs a fortune. I simple chunk of birdseye elm here big enough to make a large bowl would cost $300 or more.

lol, as to the hat stand well the top is 4 inches, the base 6 inches and the height is 11 inches

Never sell it!!
But i’d buy it.
B

 

[belfastboy]

Thanks for kind remarks. scrounging is best way, you can buy figured timber but man it costs a fortune. I simple chunk of birdseye elm here big enough to make a large bowl would cost $300 or more.

lol, as to the hat stand well the top is 4 inches, the base 6 inches and the height is 11 inches

A guy I worked with is a bowl maker and he is always on the lookout for fallen trees. City workers often fall ornamental trees that are causing problems in the urban enviro, buck and leave in place for fire place wood scroungers. He is adept at getting there and choosing wood for his greenware bowl making. Never ever pays for his wood.....it is a point of pride for him!!

 

[Silver-Wolf]

A guy I worked with is a bowl maker and he is always on the lookout for fallen trees. City workers often fall ornamental trees that are causing problems in the urban enviro, buck and leave in place for fire place wood scroungers. He is adept at getting there and choosing wood for his greenware bowl making. Never ever pays for his wood.....it is a point of pride for him!!

I used to be able to get it from just such people and places but your no longer allowed to collect fallen or felled trees around where I am and the arborist's who do fell tree's for a living ask for money for wood from the tree's they fell or they chip it all. In City areas here local by-laws don't allow you to pick up or cut fallen trees due to insurance risks and liabilities.

Heck they are crazy here, they even build the roads around a tree if it's significant (over 1 metre around) and that's in the metro area of a capital city. Funnest thing I've seen is when your in a industrial area full of factories and the tree in the middle of the road is still left there and road just goes around both side of the tree lol.

Scrounging while often doesn't always get you the better quality timber, you never know what it's like to you get into processing it. I still think it's best though, to buy processed figured or exotic timber is crazy expensive and finding a winning bit of beautiful timber it's the most rewarding. I love finding out how wonderful the grain can look. I've got a little bit of root from a 600 year old grey ghost gum and it's stunning. I love the surprise of it I guess.

edit: Heck you have to get permission to even cut your own tree's down.