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Does anybody know of online sources for a small number (2) of hat liners?
I found a place, but they're a wholesaler with a minimum $28 order. Since I only need a couple of liners, that won't work for me. Since a number of folks here in the Lounge seem quite adept at refurbishing their own hats, I'm hoping somebody can point me toward an online source for a small...- H Weinstein
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Buying hat blocks--what does one need to know?
Hat Block Size: Should a block be a little larger than the hat size... ...or a little smaller? Or should the block be the same size as the hat's designated size, as well as the measured size of the head that's going inside the hat? (FYI, I'm thinking of getting one of those plastic "Hat Shaper"...- H Weinstein
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Home-made hat blocks? About to attempt my first re-shaping job...
In the absence of an actual hat block, what items do some of you use as substitute hat-block shapes? I'm especially seeking suggestions for things which might help restore a simple open-crown shape to a pre-creased hat prior to re-creasing in the new shape. Thanks!- H Weinstein
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Akubra Bobby: How stiff is it? And does it soften up over time?
I've noticed a few people showing their Akubra Bobby western hats. Just wondering: as it comes out of the box, is the Bobby as stiff as the typical new American cowboy hat? And does it soften up over time with wearing and handling? Thanks!- H Weinstein
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Calling Indycop and RGraham (if you're still here) RE: Akubra Boss of the Plains...
A couple of years ago, you both participated in a short thread about the possible difficulties in coming up with a good style for this tall open-crown Akubra. You're the only ones I was able to find who had hands-on experience with this particular hat -- which I'm thinking of getting. The old...- H Weinstein
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Akubra Boss of the Plains: How much open crown is TOO much to reduce?
So I'm thinking of getting the Akubra Boss of the Plains, which has a 6.25" open crown. For those who've bashed tall crowns down to size, is it do-able to take 6.25" down to a 4.5" crown in a teardrop-pinchfront shape? Or is that too much of a height reduction to be able to accomplish...- H Weinstein
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How tough is it to re-shape pre-creased crowns?
Talking about a good quality furt-felt hat, like an Akubra... I'm guessing the answer depends at least in part on how much stiffener a manufacturer adds to a hat..? Does the ease of re-shaping a pre-shaped hat also depend on the sharpness of the original creasing? Or does judicious...- H Weinstein
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Akubra sizes: true to the numbers?
In the considerable experience of the guys here, have you Akubra fans found that Akubra hats run true to the size the tape-measure says your head happens to be? I've measured my noggin a bunch of times, it always comes out to 58 cm. Does that mean I should really order a 58, or do you guys...- H Weinstein
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Extra import fees for hats from Australia?
Hello! New guy here (living in Maryland USA). Fascinating forum and great source of practical info! I'm thinking of ordering an Akubra from Australia (cost should be under $150)...just wondering if others who've had hats shipped from there to the US have incurred extra duty or import tax...- H Weinstein
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