somecGuidance Please
A 1950’s Stetson 7x Clear Beaver. Super Condition
Need to bring it up 1/2 to 1 size larger
Unsure how easy these are to stretch
Can I just stretch it, does it need steam also?
Do these older Holy Grail hats from 50’s have that plastic filament line inside to help hat keep it’s shape like more modern hats have. If so is cutting this plastic line suggested? They can be hard to get to.
Second Question - a very early rands western. Am told from around late eighties which is probably not true since I believe Rands started in circa 1993. I am assuming beaver. Like to stretch this 1/2 to 1 size also. Any suggestions as to how to do this? Anyone know if Rands puts the plastic line inside their hats back then or later.
Rumor Confirmation Request Please - I read that Rands and O’Farrel both buy beaver blanks direct and thus make their own beaver felt. If true this would enable them to make superior beavers. Rands and O’farrell websites do not provide any info on their beaver felt to ascertain if this is truth. There are a lot of people who love Rands but could just be rumors and reputation. Other thing is maybe 25 years ago they did this but not presently.
Thanks for any help
Ken
A 1950’s Stetson 7x Clear Beaver. Super Condition
Need to bring it up 1/2 to 1 size larger
Unsure how easy these are to stretch
Can I just stretch it, does it need steam also?
Do these older Holy Grail hats from 50’s have that plastic filament line inside to help hat keep it’s shape like more modern hats have. If so is cutting this plastic line suggested? They can be hard to get to.
Second Question - a very early rands western. Am told from around late eighties which is probably not true since I believe Rands started in circa 1993. I am assuming beaver. Like to stretch this 1/2 to 1 size also. Any suggestions as to how to do this? Anyone know if Rands puts the plastic line inside their hats back then or later.
Rumor Confirmation Request Please - I read that Rands and O’Farrel both buy beaver blanks direct and thus make their own beaver felt. If true this would enable them to make superior beavers. Rands and O’farrell websites do not provide any info on their beaver felt to ascertain if this is truth. There are a lot of people who love Rands but could just be rumors and reputation. Other thing is maybe 25 years ago they did this but not presently.
Thanks for any help
Ken