Reshaping an Akubra Federation IV

[Bob Roberts]

Was wondering the same thing. ^ ^ ^ ^

 

[Kirk H.]

I have used the hat shapers and would recommend going down in the size. If not you run the risk of stretching the sweat band and even distorting the brim.

regards
Kirk

 

[Kirk H.]

Regarding hatshapers, is this what you are referring to :

http://www.hatshapers.com/Product Pages/Straight_Sided_Dome.htm

Or

http://www.hatshapers.com/Product Pages/Classic_Dome.htm

The next question is then getting one which is a size smaller than my head for reshaping the crown and then perhaps same size as my head with brim?

Actually, as I am a 56.5 which is between a US 7 - 7 1/8 that makes me either a small or a medium so should I go for a medium, i.e. go up on the shaper rather than down?

Sorry for all the questions.


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The straight sided dome is the one to use if you don't want any taper.

 

[andrew_AU]

Regarding hatshapers, is this what you are referring to :

http://www.hatshapers.com/Product Pages/Straight_Sided_Dome.htm

Or

http://www.hatshapers.com/Product Pages/Classic_Dome.htm

The next question is then getting one which is a size smaller than my head for reshaping the crown and then perhaps same size as my head with brim?

Actually, as I am a 56.5 which is between a US 7 - 7 1/8 that makes me either a small or a medium so should I go for a medium, i.e. go up on the shaper rather than down?

Sorry for all the questions.


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I have the straight sided dome. Go smaller rather than bigger, unless you plan to remove the leather sweat band and lining.

Carol at Hat Shapers is very knowledgeable and helpful. I asked her a lot of questions before making my first order. carol@hatshapers.com

 

[Bob Roberts]

So for the record, if I'm a 7 1/4 (58) I go down one size?

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

So for the record, if I'm a 7 1/4 (58) I go down one size?

Call her and discuss it. I am the same size and she worked with me on what I wanted and how I planned to use it.

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

Sorry for the delay, but I did not have the dome available last night.

I wear a 58 in CampDrafts and I called her for one which I could reshape crowns without removing the sweatbands. We had a very helpful discussion and she sent me a form which is marked "Special Straight Sided Dome Small Plus 1/4"". It was a little bit more, but well worth the extra money and time to get correct. Works beautifully for me.

Hope this helps.

Fed

 

[Windsock8e]

Sounds like I will need to give them a call as well. Meantime, I am working the brim on the Fed IV, a little tricky as it is longer front and back, but good learning process - thanks all for tge really helpful advice.


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[Bob Roberts]

Call her and discuss it. I am the same size and she worked with me on what I wanted and how I planned to use it.

I emailed her and she got me a bit confused which isn't hard to do. I asked her the same simple question and got a less then concise answer.

 

[Bob Roberts]

I just want to blow open crowns with the sweat on as well so I will order the xact one as you. I'm a 58 too.

 

[moontheloon]

Sorry for the delay, but I did not have the dome available last night.

I wear a 58 in CampDrafts and I called her for one which I could reshape crowns without removing the sweatbands. We had a very helpful discussion and she sent me a form which is marked "Special Straight Sided Dome Small Plus 1/4"". It was a little bit more, but well worth the extra money and time to get correct. Works beautifully for me.

Hope this helps.

Fed

Where do I find this "special straight sided small plus 1/4" ?

 

[Bob Roberts]

Where do I find this "special straight sided small plus 1/4" ?

Hatshapers.com

 

[moontheloon]

Hatshapers.com

I mean where on the site ?
I do not see that specific model


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[RJR]

I mean where on the site ?
I do not see that specific model


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Its the straight sided dome in the pictures.I have one that works well for a quick reshape.

 

[moontheloon]

Its the straight sided dome in the pictures.I have one that works well for a quick reshape.

what is the "... plus 1/4" about that fed mentioned ?
he also said it cost more
I figured it was something not on the site

 

[Bob Roberts]

what is the "... plus 1/4" about that fed mentioned ?
he also said it cost more
I figured it was something not on the site

Adding 1/4 inch to the 5 3/4. For 6 inch open crown.

 

[moontheloon]

Adding 1/4 inch to the 5 3/4. For 6 inch open crown.

ok ... is this something on the site or to specify in the email ?

 

[Bob Roberts]

ok ... is this something on the site or to specify in the email ?

The 1/4 is not on the site. I've never ordered one. I would call or email and discuss it with Carole. Looks exactly like what Fed Fedora ordered as he's our size.

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

The straight sided dome that I ordered is at:

http://www.hatshapers.com/Product Pages/Straight_Sided_Dome.htm

This is heavier and deeper, so it is a bit pricier. I also think that mine was not one of their regular sizes and custom work costs.

I just called and had a conversation with her to describe exactly how I planned to use this dome. I did get the impression that a phone conversation was best. For me, I wanted it very slightly undersized so I would not need to remove my sweat bands to get the crowns back to open. (If I want it fuller, I have leather or other material to put over it and make up the difference.)

The wording that I quoted was taken from the inside of the device and means little to me, but might be helpful to them in forming another one. I seem to recall that the small plus 1/4" refers to their standard size small expanded by a quarter inch. I think this might be how the got it to a size 58. This would be of interest to both of you from what I have seen.

At one point, I understood that they planned to experiment with long oval, but I have heard nothing on that subject since.

Good luck in getting what you need.

Fed

(Sorry - had ridden off to a crawfish boil and did not see your posts until just now.)

 

[Bob Roberts]

The straight sided dome that I ordered is at:

http://www.hatshapers.com/Product Pages/Straight_Sided_Dome.htm

This is heavier and deeper, so it is a bit pricier. I also think that mine was not one of their regular sizes and custom work costs.

I just called and had a conversation with her to describe exactly how I planned to use this dome. I did get the impression that a phone conversation was best. For me, I wanted it very slightly undersized so I would not need to remove my sweat bands to get the crowns back to open. (If I want it fuller, I have leather or other material to put over it and make up the difference.)

The wording that I quoted was taken from the inside of the device and means little to me, but might be helpful to them in forming another one. I seem to recall that the small plus 1/4" refers to their standard size small expanded by a quarter inch. I think this might be how the got it to a size 58. This would be of interest to both of you from what I have seen.

At one point, I understood that they planned to experiment with long oval, but I have heard nothing on that subject since.

Good luck in getting what you need.

Fed

(Sorry - had ridden off to a crawfish boil and did not see your posts until just now.)

Helpful info. Thx Fed. I need exactly what you ordered.