Monster Bash Videos ... show us how you bash!!

[Frunobulax]

Wow!!!! Great thread. I watched all the videos about 10x's each. Haha.

My new Canpdraft is on the way and I think I'll video my first time ever bashing a hat on here. Just for kicks, plus for help on how to fix my mistakes.

Thanks for all the info.

Oh, do y'all have any suggestions for bashing a new CD? I believe someone said they are a little stiff?


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Some are stiffer than others. But they're still easy to work with. They will forgive you your mistakes.

Steam or spaying it with distilled water will soften it up so you can shape it.

I've never thought about spaying mine. In fact, I don't know if they are male or female.

 

[Rogera]

I've never thought about spaying mine. In fact, I don't know if they are male or female.

That's what I get for not proof reading! I meant neuter not steam. Hey I never said I was perfect!

 

[LuvMyMan]

"Take three... Cut! It's a take!!!"

You note that we could have an Oscar for best bash video!

 

[LuvMyMan]

My point is that the shape of the open crown change a lot between hat models. The specific shape of the original block is often a very defining factor in the look and style of a specific model.

I don't say, that the job will not look good. The hat may very well obtain a look, quite different from the original look, though

This is very true. Take an example in a Stetson OR and then a Resistol OR Clone, the shape of those hats in the open crown mode, is very different in shape. From our experience here, the Resistol seems to not taper up to a crown as the Stetson does. In other words the Resistol hat is a bit more "flat" on the crown. And as much as we here do love the Stetsons, it is a given we over time prefer the look of the Resistol hat much more when dealing with the normal vintage of a 3X hat.

 

[LuvMyMan]

That's what I get for not proof reading! I meant neuter not steam. Hey I never said I was perfect!

You'll make a video with the classic Christmas time Instrumental "Nut Cracker" playing in the back ground.....haha!

 

[Bob Roberts]

You note that we could have an Oscar for best bash video!

Lol. Okay. You can be the presenter.

 

[LuvMyMan]

Some are stiffer than others. But they're still easy to work with. They will forgive you your mistakes.



I've never thought about spaying mine. In fact, I don't know if they are male or female.

It goes to the "some are stiffer than others" comment. That may depend on what brand of Scotch they consume! (hehehe) haha!

 

[LuvMyMan]

Lol. Okay. You can be the presenter.

I'd be very willing to do that! However a note for most, I do most of the time, "carry concealed"! 0.0 !!!

 

[Bob Roberts]

I'd be very willing to do that! However a note for most, I do most of the time, "carry concealed"! 0.0 !!!

Cool. Just show yer permit.

 

[Michael R.]

You note that we could have an Oscar for best bash video!

Or Uncle Leo ?

 

[LuvMyMan]

Cool. Just show yer permit.

Yessir! hah!

 

[LuvMyMan]

Or Uncle Leo ?

You have an Uncle Leo too? Hhaha!

 

[EstherWeis]

Just to test the felt quality.
0.5 second bash.

I'm planning on doing a compare the felt video.
Modern vs vintage lightweight felt.

 

[Michael R.]

That sounds AWESOME Esther ! Inquiring minds would like to know . Plus could you talk about long hair finishes ? @ChicagoWayVito was wondering , and me , too . Is it the fur felt body , or something else ? Thanks Esther !

 

[EstherWeis]

Ok I will.

 

[Michael R.]

Ok I will.

Thanks Esther

 

[RJR]

Just to test the felt quality.
0.5 second bash.

I'm planning on doing a compare the felt video.
Modern vs vintage lightweight felt.

I like the bash,Esther.

 

[J. Adams]

I think if you're going to do the cattleman on a wide ribbon hat you've got to have one with 5 1/2+ inches of open crown height or they don't look right

This Mallory, for example is in the 5 5/8 inch open crown range. I got this hat from gdurand and wanted to make it different somehow so I tried the cattleman

I heartily agree. And that hat looks great.

 

[Michael R.]

I heartily agree. And that hat looks great.

I totally agree , also ! On both counts ! Welcome to the Lounge J. Adams !

 

[RJR]

I totally agree , also ! On both counts ! Welcome to the Lounge J. Adams !

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