The Conversion Corral

[scottyrocks]

Was it a Silverbelly Resistol?

Sounds right. It was the first one you did with the Charlie crease that we were discussing.

 

[T Jones]

Sounds right. It was the first one you did with the Charlie crease that we were discussing.

I really like that crease for a Western. It's been around in older Western movies for a while. It was always a favorite of mine, and then I really started liking it more after watching Open Range. I did a little more tweaking on the crease since those previous pictures. As far as the hat I just finished, I wasn't sure if I was going to go with that crease or not. But, I decided to go with it and I tightened up the pinch. I'll post some more pictures of it later.

 

[Redshoes51]

Thank you, Redshoes. I liked the Charlie Waite hat so much that it has become my favorite crease for a Western but with a fuller looking brim curl. I did a Silverbelly 3X Resistol with that same crease a few pages back.

I'm not sure what it is about that hat style... but I'm with you... everything about that hat just rocks... the crease... the brim... everything.

I had pretty much broke myself of spending too much money on guitars... now it's hats.

HAH!!

~shoes~

 

[T Jones]

I'm not sure what it is about that hat style... but I'm with you... everything about that hat just rocks... the crease... the brim... everything.

I had pretty much broke myself of spending too much money on guitars... now it's hats.

HAH!!

~shoes~

Definitely. Yes. I tried other creases, cattleman, Gus, center dent, Montana Peak,...but I just can't get away from this Charlie Waite / Montana Pinch crease. Just like I can't get away from Tear Drop creases for my fedoras. The brim curl I use is more similar to the Selleck Down Under hat. I like the fuller look of that brim style over the "squeezed" in look of the Charlie Waite brim. But yeah, like you, I really like this crease for a Western.

Ha! I know what you mean there, buddy. For me, it was high performance parts for my truck. Now it's hats!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Hello all;

Alan posted a photo today of a long hair hat they I really dig. My question is do you think I could turn this Stetson western into something close to Alan’s hat?

The goal:

(I know it’s weird cropping his face out, but it’s also kind of weird leaving it there. No offense intended.)

The donor Stetson:

Thanks, Brent


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[RJR]

Hello all;

Alan posted a photo today of a long hair hat they I really dig. My question is do you think I could turn this Stetson western into something close to Alan’s hat?

The goal:

(I know it’s weird cropping his face out, but it’s also kind of weird leaving it there. No offense intended.)

The donor Stetson:

Thanks, Brent


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It certainly looks like it would work.

 

[humanshoes]

I, too, thinks it's doable. I'll be curious to see how yours turns out. I have a gray long hair Stetson that's destined for the same treatment.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I, too, thinks it's doable. I'll be curious to see how yours turns out. I have a gray long hair Stetson that's destined for the same treatment.

Funny you should say that Rick. I was thinking of sending it to you for the conversion. I might get the courage to try it myself, but my skills are minimal and I’ve already ruined a few hats.


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[humanshoes]

I'll post a pic of mine when it's done, but it's way down there on my to do list.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I'll post a pic of mine when it's done, but it's way down there on my to do list.

I’m hoping I know one hat that is towards the front of the list


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[humanshoes]

I’m hoping I know one hat that is towards the front of the list


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You do.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Convert or leave as is???

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[scottyrocks]

I don't wear westerns anymore but that one is an imposing beauty.

I'd say if you have any thought to needing and using the wide brim, then leave it.

 

[humanshoes]

Good candidate for conversion I think. Did a similar one years ago and it's still one of my favorite "beater" hats.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Convert or leave as is???

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That is a thick Western weight brim. I would probably reshape it but I personally wouldn't trim it back.

 

[Bamaboots]

Convert or leave as is???

I'm with HJ on this one. I'd reshape it some but wouldn't trim it. Good looking hat with good bones.

 

[RJR]

Good candidate for conversion I think. Did a similar one years ago and it's still one of my favorite "beater" hats. View attachment 118416 View attachment 118417

Nice job,Rick.

 

[RJR]

I'm with HJ on this one. I'd reshape it some but wouldn't trim it. Good looking hat with good bones.

+1

 

[humanshoes]

Nice job,Rick.

Thanks!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Good candidate for conversion I think. Did a similar one years ago and it's still one of my favorite "beater" hats. View attachment 118416 View attachment 118417

Thanks Rick. I understand why the western fans say to leave it as it is or just shape it differently. For me, it would barely get any wear as a western. I like how they look, but I just don’t like how they look on me.

Your conversion looks great! I’ll give it some thought, but that’s the way I’m leaning.

Brent


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