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The Conversion Corral

Joao Encarnado

I'll Lock Up
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No. It's definitely the only hat I have like this one...and if you're objecting to my trimming the brim I double checked the inside of my hat to see if I could find your name on it anywhere. I also double checked the receipt to see who paid for it. Guess what. Your name wasn't on MY hat and I was the one who paid for it. Sorry buddy. I don't need your permission to do what I want with the things that belong to me. But, on the other hand, I did decide that I wouldn't cut down brims that are 4 inches and over anymore. Those I'll leave western. ;)
Terry really? Did I complain? I just commented it looks like the other hat you have or had, I don't know and I don't care.
I don't care what you do with your hats. For me you can use them as a chicken feeder or as a flower pot that... I don't care.
Your only hat like that? So you "lost" the other one you call "raider's hat" you keep bashing and bashing? Or did you ruin it with a loss of temper? Why am I asking this? I don't care.
How many times did I wrote "I don't care"? I don't care.
Period. Move on.
 

T Jones

I'll Lock Up
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6,795
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Central Ohio
Terry really? Did I complain? I just commented it looks like the other hat you have or had, I don't know and I don't care.
I don't care what you do with your hats. For me you can use them as a chicken feeder or as a flower pot that... I don't care.
Your only hat like that? So you "lost" the other one you call "raider's hat" you keep bashing and bashing? Or did you ruin it with a loss of temper? Why am I asking this? I don't care.
How many times did I wrote "I don't care"? I don't care.
Period. Move on.
Sorry, Joao. Just got used to you saying something about cutting down brims. I thought you were going there again. My mistake. I apologize. But, no. It's a different hat. I still have the other one and it's creased differently and is a different color...Both are Stagecoaches. But different. Here they are, side by side.

Here's the other one you referenced
Stagecoach_Indy_1_B.jpg
Stagecoach_Indy_3_B.jpg
My_Indy_Resistol_06.jpg


Here's the one I just finished
Chestnut_SC_Conversion_5.jpg
Chestnut_SC_Conversion_6.jpg
Chestnut_SC_Conversion_4.jpg


But, as we speak, I'm working on another one and it's on the block.
IMG_4996.jpg
 
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12,384
Location
Albany Oregon
Sorry, Joao. Just got used to you saying something about cutting down brims. I thought you were going there again. My mistake. I apologize. But, no. It's a different hat. I still have the other one and it's creased differently and is a different color...Both are Stagecoaches. But different. Here they are, side by side.

Here's the other one you referenced
Stagecoach_Indy_1_B.jpg
Stagecoach_Indy_3_B.jpg
My_Indy_Resistol_06.jpg


Here's the one I just finished
Chestnut_SC_Conversion_5.jpg
Chestnut_SC_Conversion_6.jpg
Chestnut_SC_Conversion_4.jpg


But, as we speak, I'm working on another one and it's on the block.
IMG_4996.jpg
Can't wait to see where you go with this one!
 

T Jones

I'll Lock Up
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6,795
Location
Central Ohio
Trying to finish up another conversion. It's off the block and creased. I still have to trim the brim and flange it, and I have to decide on a ribbon choice. This is another Resistol Stagecoach in Silverbelly. It was originally supposed to have a 3 1/2 brim width but was actually 3 1/8. I gave it the same tear drop crease with the same crown dimensions as my last Stagecoach conversion. It'll have the same 2 3/4 brim width as well. I'm very limited on my ribbon and I don't have much to choose from. I've always liked the mid ribbons of the Stetson Playboys and Wanderers. But, since I'm not financially healthy enough to try and get one I have to come up with my own stuff. So, I'll call this conversion and my last one, Tallboys, in reference to the tall Stagecoach crowns...

Trying to decide on a ribbon choice. I have this wide burgundy ribbon but I don't know how versatile it would be as far as going well with both casual and dressy attire...and my only brim flange has a flatter and more casual curl to it. So, I don't know how well it would work out...I want something versatile and casual.

This is a ribbon that Esther sent to me. 1 3/4 wide.
Silverbelly_Stagecoach_Conversion_1.jpg


Here's a gray mid ribbon that has decorative edging. It was given to me from 'The Dane', Ole.
Silverbelly_Stagecoach_Conversion_2.jpg
Silverbelly_Stagecoach_Conversion_3.jpg


I don't have much to choose from.
 
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RJR

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10,620
Location
Iowa
Trying to finish up another conversion. It's off the block and creased. I still have to trim the brim and flange it, and I have to decide on a ribbon choice. This is another Resistol Stagecoach in Silverbelly. It was originally supposed to have a 3 1/2 brim width but was actually 3 1/8. I gave it the same tear drop crease with the same crown dimensions as my last Stagecoach conversion. It'll have the same 2 3/4 brim width as well. I'm very limited on my ribbon and I don't have much to choose from. I've always liked the mid ribbons of the Stetson Playboys and Wanderers. But, since I'm not financially healthy enough to try and get one I have to come up with my own stuff. So, I'll call this conversion and my last one, Tallboys, in reference to the tall Stagecoach crowns...

Trying to decide on a ribbon choice. I have this wide burgundy ribbon but I don't know how versatile it would be as far as going well with both casual and dressy attire...and my only brim flange has a flatter and more casual curl to it. So, I don't know how well it would work out...I want something versatile and casual.

This is a ribbon that Esther sent to me. 1 3/4 wide.
Silverbelly_Stagecoach_Conversion_1.jpg


Here's a gray mid ribbon that has decorative edging. It was given to me from 'The Dane', Ole.
Silverbelly_Stagecoach_Conversion_2.jpg
Silverbelly_Stagecoach_Conversion_3.jpg


I don't have much to choose from.
How would copper look?I have a roll.This is it on natural felt. Hat-Stetson Racine-Copper 2.jpg
 

Marcelle

New in Town
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34
Location
Bourton on the water
Afternoon All,


Love this forum! I was wondering if anyone could help me out. i have just started making hats and have experience with sewing and patters etc, as I use to be a tailor on Savile Row. I am wanting to make a rounding jack as we can't get them in the UK. does anyone have any plans i could follow i am good with wood working and can make one but need a plan as I've never held one in my hands and actually studied its build.


Any help would be greatly appreciated!


Regards


Marcelle
 
Messages
12,384
Location
Albany Oregon
Afternoon All,


Love this forum! I was wondering if anyone could help me out. i have just started making hats and have experience with sewing and patters etc, as I use to be a tailor on Savile Row. I am wanting to make a rounding jack as we can't get them in the UK. does anyone have any plans i could follow i am good with wood working and can make one but need a plan as I've never held one in my hands and actually studied its build.


Any help would be greatly appreciated!


Regards


Marcelle
Welcome, you will find a kind and encouraging group here. My suggestion is Read, Read, and Read some more! If you search the lounge (I suggest using Google + Fedora Lounge) you should see a number of posts and threads that can answer this query.
 
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Location
Boston area
Hey, Marcelle, and welcome aboard. You need to spend more time poking around here, sir. There are many threads that would be helpful to you, but from your opening post question, start here. Best of luck!!
 

DOGMAN

One Too Many
Messages
1,625
Location
Northeast Ohio
Afternoon All,


Love this forum! I was wondering if anyone could help me out. i have just started making hats and have experience with sewing and patters etc, as I use to be a tailor on Savile Row. I am wanting to make a rounding jack as we can't get them in the UK. does anyone have any plans i could follow i am good with wood working and can make one but need a plan as I've never held one in my hands and actually studied its build.


Any help would be greatly appreciated!


Regards


Marcelle
I made my rounding jacks from just looking at pics.If your good with wood working you could do just fine.
 

Marcelle

New in Town
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34
Location
Bourton on the water
Forgot about this thread...

May as well throw the finished conversion of the hat that started this thread up here

Work by DOGMAN ... quite a while ago

Fantastic work

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I love this lining! one of the tailors i use to work with has lined his jacket with the below picture. which will be going into my next hat!
 

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