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Stretching a hat - advice please....
I felt bad for ya, but I have to admit, your recollection made made me laugh out loud! :) Thanks for the overt chuckle! The BAD news is, I'M AT WORK, in a cubicle. They gotta think I'm wacked!!- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #214
- Forum: Hats
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Stretching a hat - advice please....
Great point! I was thinking only about the felt body and I never even considered mentioning it, but do keep away steam away from that sweatband. Again, if it's only resizing, the steam should be primarily focused around the break between the crown and brim from the outside of the hat. Steam...- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #207
- Forum: Hats
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Stretching a hat - advice please....
Welcome Andrew! Al lot depends on whether you just need to resize slightly, or if you're attempting to enlarge the crown itself. If the sweatband is still attached, your options are a bit more limited. A steamer (or any good source of concentrated steam) is a must and you want the felt as...- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #200
- Forum: Hats
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Phoenix Hat Company
Rick that is a sweet tool to have at your disposal. I have my eye on one but it's going to be a while yet. :(- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #739
- Forum: Hats
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Question on hat bodies
Pretty much spot on. It took my daughter, who is a hatter, a year to get an account. I do know that they are about to go on their summer furlough in about a week and I'm certain they are working hard to fill outstanding orders. I can't recall the dates exactly but I do have the postcard they...- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #37
- Forum: Hats
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Beaver Brand 7 3/4 black fedora conversion
Hell, Brent, some guys I know would have bought it for the two-ply ribbon alone! LOL!!- Mustang Mike's Hats
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- Forum: Classifieds
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Tabletop Hatters of The Lounge
Several options... Hats by Leko https://www.hatsupply.com sells it both in the liquid form, pre-mixed, or dry; the blonde shellac in a bag that you can mix yourself. I have both. M&F Products sells it in a spray bottle but I've not used it and I don't see it as nearly as good in quality...- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #194
- Forum: Hats
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Your golden-era model railroads!
Nicely done and photographed!! ;)- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #68
- Forum: The Display Case
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Need help for a guy ...
Just bumping this as I've had no replies. I'd love to hear from my East coast peeps as the man lives on that side of the US. Thanks again guys!!- Mustang Mike's Hats
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- Forum: Hats
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Need help for a guy ...
I received a call last night from Saint Cloud Florida (near Kissimmee / Orlando) from a really nice gent who would like a sweatband replaced. While I would happy to do so, I live in California and, honestly, I'm buried with hat work as it is. I was hoping that one of you could assist me, and...- Mustang Mike's Hats
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Hat color selection
Purple might work for you Brent... Hey, it IS a unique color ... just sayin'- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #193
- Forum: Hats
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Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
I wholeheartedly ditto the last two comments. I have purchased crown blocks and brim flanges from Hatter's Supply House and and can't speak highly enough about the service and quality that Mark has provided.- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #100
- Forum: Hats
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5 seconds............which hat ?
Easy choice. My 1950's Cavanaugh edge!- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #43
- Forum: Hats
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THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION
I love this time of year when we get to do a little more straw work! I literally just finished a couple last Saturday. I needed a new fedora as my last one got sold right off my head! I hadn't done a Porkpie in straw so I thought it was about time, so attached is the result. The ribbon on...- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #577
- Forum: Hats
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It's Spring. Show your Straw hats if you have 'em
^^ Such a dapper looking gent!! ^^ :cool:- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #214
- Forum: Hats
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Tabletop Hatters of The Lounge
Agreed. Most hat bodies , if you start from scratch, (and sometimes even when you don't), aren't consistent from the crown to the edge of the brim. That said, even if you did have a stiff enough brim, the consistency of the cut from crown to brim would be uneven if you begin the cut from the...- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #135
- Forum: Hats
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Tabletop Hatters of The Lounge
Most hatters I'm acquainted with use a steam iron. Good one's aren't cheap, but worth the expense if you're serious about working on hats. Hope that helps!- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #122
- Forum: Hats
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Tabletop Hatters of The Lounge
If you cover the straw with a damp cloth as to not to singe it, I think it would be worth a shot!- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #120
- Forum: Hats
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What to wear with a fedora....
I wear my straw fedora with jeans and tee shirts, but leave the felt ones for times when I actually wear a shirt. That said, all personal preference in my opinion!- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #478
- Forum: Hats
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Where do you hang your hat?
I have a pegboard that has hat holders attached to it. The image I attached is for slat-board, but mine are two pronged to go into the pegboard. For the car, I LOVE the Hatrider. I was shocked at how well it works for me. I've used it for Western, Fedoras, wide brim.. you name it. I can't...- Mustang Mike's Hats
- Post #228
- Forum: Hats
