I love the Fed IV!!

[tropicalbob]

Those Feds look pretty nice! I ordered my first campdraft in Cedar Brown on 11/20 from the Hattery. Did you get a tracking update when it landed state side? I'm just curious since mine still shows enroute to the US.

I received a notice when my Cedar Brown landed in NY but no tracking number. It arrived about three days later.

 

[tropicalbob]

Well darn mine must be stuck in customs then.

I begin to develop all sorts of conspiracy theories when I'm waiting for a hat. Then the hat shows up.

 

[D.C.]

I begin to develop all sorts of conspiracy theories when I'm waiting for a hat. Then the hat shows up.

Yeah I guess I'm just extra impatient since I may order a 2nd campdraft if I like the style well enough. I'd hate to miss out on the free shipping the Hattery is offering right now.

 

[tropicalbob]

Yeah I guess I'm just extra impatient since I may order a 2nd campdraft if I like the style well enough. I'd hate to miss out on the free shipping the Hattery is offering right now.

Now you've got me thinking about that Taupe Fawn.

 

[scottyrocks]

I begin to develop all sorts of conspiracy theories when I'm waiting for a hat. Then the hat shows up.

Everyone at customs has to try on the hat and take selfies.

 

[tropicalbob]

Everyone at customs has to try on the hat and take selfies.

That would explain the curry smell.

 

[D.C.]

Everyone at customs has to try on the hat and take selfies.

Yeah wouldn't that be a sight! Haha I actually received an email today stating it has landed in New York.

 

[scottyrocks]

That would explain the curry smell.

Oof.

 

[Obsessed]

Those Feds look pretty nice! I ordered my first campdraft in Cedar Brown on 11/20 from the Hattery. Did you get a tracking update when it landed state side? I'm just curious since mine still shows enroute to the US.

Once the package arrives in the US you can use the tracking number from Australia Post on the USPS website.

 

[D.C.]

Once the package arrives in the US you can use the tracking number from Australia Post on the USPS website.

Thanks, I'll check it out!

 

[David Hill]

I am new here and just purchased a Federation IV. I guess it will take a few weeks to arrive. Are there posts that explain how to make the correct bash? Thank you.

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[deadlyhandsome]

I am new here and just purchased a Federation IV. I guess it will take a few weeks to arrive. Are there posts that explain how to make the correct bash? Thank you.

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What kind of crease/bash do you want to give it?


https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/teardrop-workshop.38228/

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[David Hill]

Thank you. The typical Indiana Jones look.

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[deadlyhandsome]

Thank you. The typical Indiana Jones look.

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A place to start:


https://www.davidmorgan.com/shop-content/indy_bash/

Not sure how screen accurate this is if that’s important to you.


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[tropicalbob]

I am new here and just purchased a Federation IV. I guess it will take a few weeks to arrive. Are there posts that explain how to make the correct bash? Thank you.

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It usually takes just about a week, sometimes less. They're pretty efficient at HD.

 

[David Hill]

Thank you!!

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[scottyrocks]

I am new here and just purchased a Federation IV. I guess it will take a few weeks to arrive. Are there posts that explain how to make the correct bash? Thank you.

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Steam the crown or spray it with water (don't soak it), push the top down front to back, and push the front sides of the crown in. Put it on your head in front of a mirror to see that it's straight. Then fine tune.

You can experiment and vary the depth of the dent and tightness of the pinch. But I would definitely moisten the hat before smooshing it around.

If you like the top center dent, leave it alone. If you want a diamond, put one finger on each side and push out.

C-crowns and teardrops (and others) are a little harder to do. If you're new to hats I'd recommend leaving the initial center dent to see how you like it and then go from there.

 

[David Hill]

This is probably a dumb question, but should I use distilled water? I will get a tea kettle to steam it.

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[Tukwila]

This is probably a dumb question, but should I use distilled water? I will get a tea kettle to steam it.

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I use distilled water, or at least some tap water that I filter prior to use. You don't want to use water that could leave mineral deposits on the felt of your hat.

 

[BobHufford]

This is probably a dumb question, but should I use distilled water? I will get a tea kettle to steam it.

Yep ... not sure where you are located, but the distilled water at Wal-Mart is less than a dollar a gallon.