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So trivial, yet it really ticks you off.
Bought a hat too big because I didn't want to take a chance on it being to small... Modded it for fit and now it's too high and tight... *smack forehead* I can't seem to win... Sent from my LG-M210 using Tapatalk- Dm101
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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How do folks react to your hat wearing?
Today...long stares at lunch. First day I didn't have sweat roiling under my hat thanks to the newly installed cloth sweatband. It's getting uninstalled tonight...too tight. Back in the lab, compliments from co-workers. Another 50/50 day... Sent from my LG-M210 using Tapatalk -
The Trials and Tribulations of Hat Stiffener
Not too bad...after shellacing it rides about an inch higher on my head. I'll definitely be re-setting it so it rides half an inch lower but is still flat later tonight. Good thing all it takes is steam... Sent from my LG-M210 using Tapatalk -
The Trials and Tribulations of Hat Stiffener
Welp...since I've got a date at the range with the wife I can't wait till I get home to make this hat fit. I back pulled some of the thread and knotted it off...then cut about 1.5" of each side at the rear. Now it's looser, but tight enough that it won't fly off. Won't be riding around with the... -
The Trials and Tribulations of Hat Stiffener
Welp...since I've got a date at the range with the wife I can't wait till I get home to make this hat fit. I back pulled some of the thread and knotted it off...then cut about 1.5" of each side at the rear. Now it's looser, but tight enough that it won't fly off. Won't be riding around with the... -
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Flattening Brim & Stitching Sweatband?
You, sir, ROCK!! :cool: Thanks!! :) -
Flattening Brim & Stitching Sweatband?
So.....uh....any advice on sewing in a sweatband? I tried...failed...seems like the material I used bunched up when I flipped the sweatband back in. May have to try sewing it straight to the hat instead of just one edge....I dunno...kinda lost. -
The Trials and Tribulations of Hat Stiffener
Well...I may have flattened it down a little too much...lost about half an inch of height on the hat. Honestly, I can deal with that...it went from a traditional Amish hat to a "Charlie Prince" style high-riding hat. BUT, with the right type straight-sided crown like I love...not that tapered... -
The Trials and Tribulations of Hat Stiffener
Whoowee.....Shellaced my Amish hat to get it back flat-topped. Shellac on the inside of the telescope crown...then steam..then shellac...then steam...then shellac the outside of the crown...then steam. made the telescoped part of the crown nice and stiff. Now it doesn't punch out and let the hat... -
The Trials and Tribulations of Hat Stiffener
I used the Bulls-Eye Shellac clear spray in the can on my Amish hat tonight, worked perfectly!! I sprayed about 3-4 layers on the inside of the crown with drying and steaming in between the layers. Put a heavy book on the hat with it upside down to compress the crown back to a proper flat top... -
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How do folks react to your hat wearing?
That's awesome!! Sent from my LG-M210 using Tapatalk -
The Trials and Tribulations of Hat Stiffener
Thank you so much for posting your experimentation @Doc Glockster. I am going to do the same thing tonight to my hat. I truly appreciate you sharing what you did...I am going to use your trials in my experimentation tonight. -
How do folks react to your hat wearing?
Last night, while out with the wife shopping...I got giggles and laughs from 3 young kids dressed like wannabe rappers who had probably never seen a dress hat before. I can't fault them for being nescient. Today, while out at lunch shopping for hat stiffener at the local fabric shop...I got a... -
The Trials and Tribulations of Hat Stiffener
Awesome, just picked up a can today. Will be stiffening up the amish tonight! :cool: -
Perforation ventilation
This is more along the line of what I was thinking. A small sharp diamond tip drill bit. I already have the dremel and I can always use another HQ drill bit. Win-Win!!! Thank you!!! -
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Show Us Your Dark Side - Shadow and Silhouette Portraits
Shot from the kitchen... Sent from my LG-M210 using Tapatalk -
Perforation ventilation
Thank you. Finally...a serious, and good, answer. [emoji1474] Sent from my LG-M210 using Tapatalk -
Perforation ventilation
Does anyone know what's the proper way of punching those nice little ventilation holes in wool felt hats? I'm about to order another hat for the summer and I'd like to make it more breathable and less drippy-sweaty than my current stock-form hat. I will also be removing the leather sweatband... -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Copy that, thanks for the info! I'll definitely try it out on something that won't cause too much heartache. [emoji16][emoji1476] Sent from my LG-M210 using Tapatalk -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Hahaha...im not a sports fan. I went because the wife asked me to. Then she berated me for not leaving after an hour...[emoji19][emoji849] I didn't wanna go in the first place, but if you make me...damn real I'm gonna live it up! I will have to use the app from now on, eBay just frustrates me...
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