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The Conversion Corral
This is for the guys who made their own hat jack. The question is, Is the curved part in the front actually exactly circular or is it based on the curve of the hat crown? I made one today and I based it on the curve of my favorite hat crown. Is this right or should I remake it based on an actual... -
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The Conversion Corral
Well, I finally got a hat block off of theBay. It's a 51 ( I know its not as good as a 52 for a straight,no taper crown but it's the best I could find and I'll start making my own block soon). It's not in the greatest shape so I'll probably have to do some repair. I recently saw a post or... -
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The Conversion Corral
Alan,I just saw your post for your c.1940 Clear Nutria and I instantly saw some similarities. Now I kind of wished I left the original ribbon on my hat, but for my second conversion I'm reasonably happy. If I get another Silverbelly I may just.....;) -
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The Conversion Corral
Well, here's my second conversion. The hat I used was a Resistol Cattleman in Silverbelly. The color is the same as my first conversion and I picked it because it seems to be the only color available in my size. The first pic should be of the way it came from OFAS. The others will be after... -
The Conversion Corral
Check out the Conversion Corral thread. It's packed with info and people that can answer your questions. I just started conversions myself. Good luck. -
The Conversion Corral
I've recently just started doing conversions and I was quickly reminded that due to my tall and pointed head that I have to find tall crowns(6in.+) to convert. If this wasn't hard enough I'm a 7 5/8-7 3/4 LO. It's been hard to find hats to use and when I do they are not cheap. I do agree that... -
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Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
Believe me a couple of days in 100+ degree weather here in Texas will break it in real quick. -
Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps
I was wondering if there is still room in the Campaign Corps. I finally purchased the montana peak that I've fancied for a long time. It's a cheap wool version but it's just for camping and such. I also have my eye out for some hats that are proper for conversions to fore and aft styles. I... -
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Historic Hillwalking
I was looking at old Boy Scout pocket knives the other day and it got me wondering as to what were the knives carried by hillwalkers and climbers of yesteryear? Was there a standard type or brand or was it a case of anything that was available at the moment. I tend to carry some type of folding...- jswindle2
- Post #215
- Forum: The Great Outdoors
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Historic Hillwalking
I thought I'd try to revitalize this thread by mentioning two very(in my not so grand opinion)wonderful finds I've made recently. The first is beige Merrell Wilderness hikers on sale for $89.99 at the Sportsmans Guide. These are the ones made in Italy with the Norwegian welt. The other find is a...- jswindle2
- Post #213
- Forum: The Great Outdoors
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MA-1 Flight jacket
I went with the Knox Armory N-2B and it's fantastic. Check out Sportsmans Guide.com. They usually have them for under $100 US.- jswindle2
- Post #22
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Do you wear CWU-45/P, 36/P, MA-1, M-65 ?
I just recieved my M65 liner in the mail and it fits like a dream. It's very warm,so much so I may hold off buying that Barbour Beaufort I was saving for.- jswindle2
- Post #42
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Do you wear CWU-45/P, 36/P, MA-1, M-65 ?
Although I never intended to I ended up with a collection of 2 MA1's,a late 70's M65(I'm not sure how to age them)by Alpha,and a year old Knox Armory N-3B(N). The N-3B(N) was fairly cheap but it's bullet proof so far. I'm glad I came across this post because it reminded me that I needed to get...- jswindle2
- Post #41
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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White Bucks
It's alive and well in small city Texas.- jswindle2
- Post #133
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Forgotten Age - Walking Sticks for the Gentleman
Hi. I'm Jerry Swindle, owner of Forgotten Age walking sticks. I make custom walking sticks for gentlemen. I started making sticks due to the lack of original or desireable walking sticks on the market. I currently make three or four history-inspired designs but I also take special orders. If I...
