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  1. Cane Rod Maker

    Alley Kat Hat Co

    Can I please encourage this; anyone interested in my product, please contact me. I am trying to make a go at this as a business. I've been here some time and have many people liking me and my work. I encourage anyone to get in line. Yes I would like a hundred as a deposit, especially if I have...
  2. Cane Rod Maker

    Alley Kat Hat Co

    Darn.....obviously. I want to have the ROAD feel in the name, of these unique Vintage inspired Open Road style type hats; and I have the ribbon to red line this project.... Mustang obviously was my first thought knowing Harv's taste; but he is a Ford guy, I pitched the " Gran Torino"...
  3. Cane Rod Maker

    Alley Kat Hat Co

    That's the one!!!!
  4. Cane Rod Maker

    Alley Kat Hat Co

    Thank you all for your views and please post a comment if you are passing through. I appreciate all the names that were kicked around and I really liked Midnight Ryder the best. It will be that color combo only. Both are # 52 block, both same brim......great looks. Harv's hat needs a...
  5. Cane Rod Maker

    Alley Kat Hat Co

    Cindy, I appreciate your post and I look forward to making you that hat. And I thank you for your support. I got really tied up the past couple days....and I wanted to document a one piece stratoliner style bow and my way of installing a wind cord. The hand bound brim on Harv's hat took me...
  6. Cane Rod Maker

    Alley Kat Hat Co

    That's for sure Harv. All sorts of ways for sure. Sometimes just a shove in the right direction helps one get it. Its up to them to apply it. To install a sweatband and drum a sweat and hit it first try....felt darn good to hear him say hey man I think I got this...that locking stitch isn't easy...
  7. Cane Rod Maker

    Esther Weis Millinery

    That is the nice thing about Instagram. Im chatting with Esther in Belgium i hit send....seconds later we are chatting. And well just about everyone on there with a skill is posting their makings daily. No doubt.....I thought Instagram was some social media for kids and selfies...its a...
  8. Cane Rod Maker

    Alley Kat Hat Co

    Kevin.....Ari....just taking a late lunch here... I appreciate those mentions. Honestly, I feel really lucky to help you both. Ari....I'm helping an obvious gentleman, you kindly asked and then brought a serious attitude to the table. You worked with the BARE MINIMUM. And you did it!! There is...
  9. Cane Rod Maker

    Alley Kat Hat Co

    It was my pleasure to help you. And you did it ! See, that box I sent you as a gift, it just returned to me in a new way. Thank you!
  10. Cane Rod Maker

    Alley Kat Hat Co

    Yes I am liking those as well !! Highway Star....??
  11. Cane Rod Maker

    What are you listening to?

    Working on Harvs hat all day listing to the Allman Brothers. .... Follow me on Instagram, alleykathatco
  12. Cane Rod Maker

    Alley Kat Hat Co

    Tomorrow I look at the ribbon again and I look at what I will bind the edge. I know Harvey needed me to pump the breaks a little as I had her a little squirlley off the line.....looking Dyno-mite!
  13. Cane Rod Maker

    Alley Kat Hat Co

    Great post Cindy. Your 100% correct and there is so much talent between us. Bottom line we all bring something unique to the table and we all have a style per say. Mike Gannon has a very nice style. I like what he does to his crowns to achieve his look! Mike if you read this, I tip my hat to...
  14. Cane Rod Maker

    Sourcing Hat Blocks

    I would just like to mention when sourcing used blocks and you see one and say oh.....man one size too small. Nope. Buy it and cap it.
  15. Cane Rod Maker

    Sourcing Hat Blocks

    There are going to be long oval band blocks available as well. This isn't too far out. Maybe 2 months out.
  16. Cane Rod Maker

    Sourcing Hat Blocks

    Not that kind!
  17. Cane Rod Maker

    Alley Kat Hat Co

    I appreciate you noting that Kevin. I had to study it close but like you said nailed the bow and wind cord placement.
  18. Cane Rod Maker

    Sourcing Hat Blocks

    I appreciate all the communication. Bring a friend and drop a post. Bolthead: photo session Tuesday for Harv.
  19. Cane Rod Maker

    Sourcing Hat Blocks

    Kevin I like your avatar!
  20. Cane Rod Maker

    Sourcing Hat Blocks

    There is a gentleman soon to launch a business. Open Blocks. flanges made to cover range. Band blocks. All right here in the states....yes indeed. I understand he will be up and running soon. Im already in discussion on flanges. And I'd sure love a set of cloned stratoliner blocks and flanges...

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