Hat and Rehat
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I have a hat from Down Under made of Jackaroo fur. It's too small. I'd love to reblock it but there are grommets at the brim break.I like this thread. I dream about figuring out how to make the most durable hat possible.
Yahoody has shown that you can improve the felt of a Winchester body. That's awesome. How "good" can you make it? What were the tricks they used way back when? What corners are cut these days that leave us with poorly felted felt? My mind is ALWAYS in that neck of the woods. I think myself to sleep most nights about just that. Dreaming about coming up with a felt body making process where I could actually make my own body blanks and felt them as good as the hats of long ago. Wouldn't that be nice?
I've bought two custom pure beaver hats from two different makers in my lifetime and neither one could hold up to the elements. I was disappointed in both. Akubra makes outstanding hats out of rabbit, why cant anyone make an even better hat from beaver? I realize it's just a dream but dang is it a fun dream to have. If I ever strike it rich, I'll dedicate my money and time to making that happen!