Western, anyone?

[Desert dog]

Did you loose a lot of the actual hair/felt? That looks amazing!

I did loose some, just keep moving counter clockwise until I got it feathered in. Actually the hat was in worse shape than in the photo. I didn't photo it until I was almost done. In addition to glue from a hat band, glue had been spilled on the brim.

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[Fivesense]

I did loose some, just keep moving counter clockwise until I got it feathered in. Actually the hat was in worse shape than in the photo. I didn't photo it until I was almost done. In addition to glue from a hat band, glue had been spilled on the brim.

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DD- you did a fantastic job.

I'm concerned about losing too much beaver/felt, but I'll check with Stetson too. I suppose I could even use a black marker, to cover some of the glue- at least the part that extends above the original felt band. But we'll see. I don't want to ruin the hat.

 

[Desert dog]

DD- you did a fantastic job.

I'm concerned about losing too much beaver/felt, but I'll check with Stetson too. I suppose I could even use a black marker, to cover some of the glue- at least the part that extends above the original felt band. But we'll see. I don't want to ruin the hat.

I wouldn't want to ruin it either. The hat I did this to was a $5 garage sale hat. I do think a wide ribbon may look really good! Just my opinion, but never take advice from anyone at bootbarn.

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[Fivesense]

I wouldn't want to ruin it either. The hat I did this to was a $5 garage sale hat. I do think a wide ribbon may look really good! Just my opinion, but never take advice from anyone at bootbarn.

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I trust the woman (first mistake? ) who suggested the steam remedy, and to be fair, I probably just used too much glue. But I've given some thought to the wide ribbon solution, a course of action I may indeed take...

Where would I pick up a wide black ribbon for this?

 

[Desert dog]

I trust the woman (first mistake? ) who suggested the steam remedy, and to be fair, I probably just used too much glue. But I've given some thought to the wide ribbon solution, a course of action I may indeed take...

Where would I pick up a wide black ribbon for this?

I have bought it from vendors on etsy, but there are other vendors. Check out the Conversion Corral thread, some of those guys can help. Just get a cotton/rayon blend if possible, it responds best to steam. There are instructions on making a ribbon on this forum. I just don't remember where at the moment.



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[bluesforchallah]

Not I, obviously, just a really cool photo I found digging around on the internet. Lots of cool westerns.

 

[bowlerman]

Been trying to find a decent configuration for this neat Arnold hatters hat, but although I can get it looking pretty ok in the abstract, I just can’t settle on anything that wears decent on my head. Maybe it’s a color thing or I just don’t have the right clothes for it, I don’t know.

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[hatophile]

Been trying to find a decent configuration for this neat Arnold hatters hat, but although I can get it looking pretty ok in the abstract, I just can’t settle on anything that wears decent on my head. Maybe it’s a color thing or I just don’t have the right clothes for it, I don’t know.

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Try a Montana Peak or Mountie.

 

[hatophile]

I once removed dried glue from a garage sale hat. It took hours of scraping with fingernails, followed by some 1500 grit wet or dry sand paper.

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Wow, excellent job DD.

 

[Desert dog]

Been trying to find a decent configuration for this neat Arnold hatters hat, but although I can get it looking pretty ok in the abstract, I just can’t settle on anything that wears decent on my head. Maybe it’s a color thing or I just don’t have the right clothes for it, I don’t know.

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I like third from last the best, the crease looks good with the flatter brim.

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[RJR]

I like third from last the best, the crease looks good with the flatter brim.

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+1

 

[Desert dog]

Wow, excellent job DD.

Thanks hatophile, I appreciate that.

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[Hurricane Jack]

Not I, obviously, just a really cool photo I found digging around on the internet. Lots of cool westerns.

The guy on the bike better watch out for the guy behind him staring down his neck!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Been trying to find a decent configuration for this neat Arnold hatters hat, but although I can get it looking pretty ok in the abstract, I just can’t settle on anything that wears decent on my head. Maybe it’s a color thing or I just don’t have the right clothes for it, I don’t know.

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Jeff, I agree with DD, pic#4 looks best.

Just my opinions/suggestions to follow: The hat has a very wide ribbon so keep the crown as tall as you can or change the ribbon. Stay away from sunken telescope creases.

I like a straight block with a center crease & no pinches or dents. Keep the brim flat with a kettle curl around the edge (my preference with a wide ribbon).

I also like a deep, narrow, tight center crease & no pinches or dents. I like the brim flat with just a gentle swoop.

If you want rolled fenders then keep the low & to the sides. To keep some crown height it would look best with a Tom Mix crease.

Again, JMO. Your's may differ.

 

[AlexTheApache]

Anyone watching "Godless" on Netflix? Some of the western hats I've noticed on the show look great, and out of the ordinary for regular westerns. One of the female leads wears a great hat.

I second the Sand paper method, and some steam. Maybe some alcohol or naptha.


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[Stringmaster]

+1

+2
I think the fedora style suits you better with your face and given the taller crown/narrow brim. I’d want to downplay that. Also the wide ribbon band plays into things.

 

[Desert dog]

The guy on the bike better watch out for the guy behind him staring down his neck!

Great hats. I love the Indian, I used to ride a '47 Chief. That one looks like a Scout.

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[Oldbutnotdead]

Hoping to refurb this 4x stetson from around 1970 and was purchased locally from Sheplers. Plan on taking it over to Hatman Jacks and have him clean, re-size, and re-shape with new hat band.

 

[Michael R.]

I like third from last the best, the crease looks good with the flatter brim.

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yep

 

[Joao Encarnado]

hmmmmmmmm