The curse of the long oval

[Bret4207]

Never mind, found the answer

 

[daizawaguy]

Search the threads for hat stretching - but my 2 cents is it is worth a try, but don`t expect too much. Hats seem to have memory! But it is better than feeling uncomfortable. Nothing like a true LO size though. Good luck

 

[kaosharper1]

You should try the curse of the round oval. There ain't no off-the-rack round ovals around. My Art Fawcetts are the only hats that really fit me.

 

[Viper Man]

And how about those egg ovals?!? Cursed, I tell ya! :eusa_doh:

 

[St.Ignatz]

The LO stretchers are nice but I think I may just be an ELO. I've taken one of those molding shape copying gizmos that carpenters use and got the exact shape of the noodle to transfer to the stretcher then cut away the extra. Protect thy head. Those little needles are sharp!

 

[Dewhurst]

If the shape of your head is too cumbersome, you can always go with soft bodied caps such as flat caps (ivy), 8-panels (newsboy), etc. Shouldn't have any problems there.

Fortunately, I was apparently born with the actual mold shape that hat manufacturers use. On the other hand, the size is very unfortunate. Oh well, you can't win them all.[huh]

 

[Kreissaege]

I've taken one of those molding shape copying gizmos that carpenters use and got the exact shape of the noodle to transfer to the stretcher then cut away the extra.

May I ask what kind of tool exactly this is?

 

[FurFeltFedora]

It's called a profile gauge in most circles. Most hardware or woodworking stores should have one:

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=32523&cat=1,42936,42958

 

[St.Ignatz]

Yep, that's it. Turns out I'm an ELO. Even more fun to find.