The Conversion Corral

[1mach1]

Nice looking work, Terry! I sympathize with you, buddy. Redoing a job is not my favorite thing either. :eusa_doh:

 

[DOGMAN]

One thing I do with my old eyes.When I sew I have bright daylight bulbs so I can see what the heck I'm doing.You did a great job with that ribbon and bow though.Good luck on the next try.

 

[RJR]

I understand the "old eyes" thing but you're doing really nice ribbon work Terry.

 

[T Jones]

Harv, DOGMAN, RJR, thanks guys. I appreciate the comments. I definitely need better lighting to work under. Both the ribbon and the bow looked the same color until I put the hat under a diiferent light. Then the difference was apparent. But I'll fix it this week end though. No biggie. Just frustrated over the time I put in it only to realize that after I finished, the bow and the ribbon were different colors! :eusa_doh: Yup. I definitely have the "old eyes" thing going on! When I sew ribbons on my hats I have wear two pairs of glasses. One pair is my regular glasses with bi-focals, and the other pair is strong reading glasses. My Optometrist told me that my years in Roofing and Construction caused my poor eyesight.

 

[John Galt]

Anyone have good ribbon storage advice. I find the dark cabinet difficult for the same reason. Maybe mounting LEDs would help, hmmm.

Terry, I thought it looked great.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Terry, I thought it looked great.

+1

 

[bond]

John galt best lights for true color are full spectrum bulbs or ott lites.
Next best thing to going out doors in natural light.

 

[hatophile]

Wow Terry ,great job. Can't wait to see it on your noggin.

 

[bond]

Here's one I just finished . Its dress beaver and was originally silver belly that I redyed and is now blue lavender color. Burgundy crown ribbon with silvery grey binding. Navy liner in silk.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Looks nice Bond.

 

[Landman]

Very nice Scott! Great ribbon work on that one. The navy blue liner looks very classy too.

 

[1mach1]

I really like the color Scott. Very unique. Smashing ribbon work to boot!

 

[Geldoc]

Great colors, Scott.

 

[Garrett]

Late 1930's or Early 1940's Stetson 5X Clear Beaver

This was a 5X Clear Beaver that Josh refurbed for me to imitate this photo:



I think he did a great job!







Sweatbands that Josh found overseas:

 

[Garrett]

Sadly, no lot number anywhere to be found (sorry Alan) Only this set of digits:

 

[1mach1]

Wow, Garrett! That is stunning!

 

[John Galt]

Very nice job, indeed! I love that bow work. Looks almost identical to the original bow on Justin's C&K. Well done!

 

[fedoracentric]

We don't get to see many 5X Stetsons!

And that one had it all...

It was a 5X
AND a Kettle Finish
AND a Boss Raw Edge
AND a Clear Beaver!

 

[seabass]

This was a 5X Clear Beaver that Josh refurbed for me to imitate this photo:

I think he did a great job!

I agree !
the hat received the full package treatment
I especially love the reverse taper & insane side dents, Ribbon is beautiful was it the original ?
Josh Outstanding blocking & resurrection you have the knack for the straight & tall crown treatment.:eusa_clap
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[seabass]

This was a 5X Clear Beaver that Josh refurbed for me to imitate this photo:



I think he did a great job!

sorry to repost images but Josh nailed it !
looks like
Eli all cleaned up from BE ?