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I love the Fed IV!!

Winsor

New in Town
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Pduck said:
I always click on the little "Insert Image" icon just above the text box. Then just paste the url of where the image is posted.

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thanks for the kind words....2 more photos, same hat.
 

rrog

A-List Customer
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430
Location
East Tennessee
Goose. said:
Here's a pic to show that I curled the rear of my FIVD. It's slight and has settled down since I did it a few weeks ago. Need to touch it up.
Did it dry and by hand.

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Very nice Goose. How long did it take dry, as compared to a steamed/wet job?

rrog
 

Goose.

Practically Family
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A Town Without Pity
rrog said:
Very nice Goose. How long did it take dry, as compared to a steamed/wet job?

rrog
Thanks rrog :)
Guess that total time for that rear curl was an hour at most. Just kept goofing with it off and on while watching the tube or yakking on calls for work.
 

Johnny.

New in Town
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36
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Agreed, you did a great job on that hat Goose.

I have a slight... proposition. Seeing as heaps of people are getting the Fed IV all the time, we're going to have a lot of threads about it (not that I blame the owners - the Fed IV IS something to rave about).

However, if everyone started posting about their newly aquired in the same thread, a) everyone could go to the one place to get information, post pictures and just generally rave about the thing, and b) tell us all that you've got a great new hat and how you've bashed it.

It's just a suggestion that hit me. We could always re-name this thread to "The Federation IV Thread" or something along those lines - thoughts?

- Johnny
 

Pduck

One of the Regulars
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136
Location
Wisconsin
How is the Federation in hot weather? I'm looking to get something for summer when the weather does not permit a Panama. I know that Art Fawcett has some light weight felt hats, but I'm afraid that a custom hat is beyond my budget right now. Does anyone have any experience wearing the Fed in hot weather and would there be a difference between the regular and the deluxe in this regard.

Thanks.
 

rrog

A-List Customer
Messages
430
Location
East Tennessee
Pduck said:
How is the Federation in hot weather? I'm looking to get something for summer when the weather does not permit a Panama. I know that Art Fawcett has some light weight felt hats, but I'm afraid that a custom hat is beyond my budget right now. Does anyone have any experience wearing the Fed in hot weather and would there be a difference between the regular and the deluxe in this regard.

Thanks.

I guess I can only speak for myself, but I've already experienced that the Fed IV is going to be too hot for summer use. We've had a few days of temperatures over 70 degrees and the Fed IV is simply too hot for me. I've noticed that when the temperature gets above about 65-67, I start to sweat. It would be great if they made one with vent holes.

rrog
 
CRH said:
Different looks keep the hobby alive.

But it has occurred to me recently that we hat folks all need a block and flange set up. I mean like it should just be a regular appliance that we all take for granted, like a refrigerator or a stove or a microwave oven or a computer..cell phone..ipod..:rolleyes:.


here here!! I'd love to have one. Aaron hats has a bunch of flanges they are selling but, they don't have any info on them.
http://www.getahaton.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=flange&Search.x=0&Search.y=0
 
rrog said:
I guess I can only speak for myself, but I've already experienced that the Fed IV is going to be too hot for summer use. We've had a few days of temperatures over 70 degrees and the Fed IV is simply too hot for me. I've noticed that when the temperature gets above about 65-67, I start to sweat. It would be great if they made one with vent holes.

rrog

I'm in upstate NY and it seems that it is only a two season hat for me anyway, summer is awfully hot for it and once it gets below 20, I have to revert back to something that covers me ears.
 

avedwards

Call Me a Cab
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2,425
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London and Midlands, UK
Pduck said:
How is the Federation in hot weather?
Here in England a panama hat in summer could be a dangerous idea as it could unnexpectedly rain, or it could also stay sunny for weeks at a time. From experience I have worn felt hats in summer with no problem, provided they were a light colour. So if the Fed IV is to be used in summer it would have to be moonstone or tawny fawn (or whatever the tan colour is called) I'm guessing.
 

Goose.

Practically Family
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898
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A Town Without Pity
scottyrocks said:
... I hope its not too hot under this hat. :(
Give it up Scotty...it will be like wearing an Easy Bake Oven. I haven't hit summer yet with my Federation, but it was in the 70's a few days ago. Sweat like a oinker. And, no real humidity out here where I live.

Having worn a Sydney for several summers, it was hot as well. But that is a lighter weight (fur less dense) hat than the Fed, so I imagine the Fed will cook.

Avedwards may have it spot on with the lighter color though.
 

scottyrocks

I'll Lock Up
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9,178
Location
Isle of Langerhan, NY
Goose. said:
Give it up Scotty...it will be like wearing an Easy Bake Oven. I haven't hit summer yet with my Federation, but it was in the 70's a few days ago. Sweat like a oinker. And, no real humidity out here where I live.

Having worn a Sydney for several summers, it was hot as well. But that is a lighter weight (fur less dense) hat than the Fed, so I imagine the Fed will cook.

Avedwards may have it spot on with the lighter color though.

Okay. Point taken. I know I need ventilation which is why I wear my Bailey straw all summer. I'll miss the Fed, though. I'll have to go home at the end of the day and stare longingly at it.
 

MattJH

One Too Many
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1,388
The Federation would probably be my last choice for summer felt headwear. The felt is way too dense, thick, and heavy for it. For the Akubra line, I'd go with a Stylemaster, Fedora/Sydney, or Traveler if you're not going for one of their polypropylene hats.
 

Carlisle Blues

My Mail is Forwarded Here
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3,154
Location
Beautiful Horse Country
scottyrocks said:
I get very hot-headed, as well.

I've been having visions of me walking around in my Fed, a t-shirt, and cargo shorts all summer. I hope its not too hot under this hat. :(

Put an egg under your hat if you want a quick breakfast. shakeshead
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avedwards

Call Me a Cab
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2,425
Location
London and Midlands, UK
My point was also coming from someone in England, which is probably not as hot in summer as it is in the US. Take yesterday, it may have been spring but I still wore my great coat and didn't get too hot (today the sun's out but I would still wear a Fed if I had one as it's only 15C at most).
 

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