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FedOregon

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Other than making deeper side dents or turning down the front brim, or reshaping the sides/back of the brim, I'd personally send it to a hatter who has worked with toquilla straw previously.
 

Windsock8e

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Tomorrow is the anniversary of the death of a relative who was KIA in 1943. I think I saw a thread about ancestors who served in the Forces, but can't remember what it is called - can anyone point me in the right direction. I think he has an interesting story and I want to keep his memory (and that of his unit) going if possible. There are also a few hat shots :).
 
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Boston area
Tomorrow is the anniversary of the death of a relative who was KIA in 1943. I think I saw a thread about ancestors who served in the Forces, but can't remember what it is called - can anyone point me in the right direction. I think he has an interesting story and I want to keep his memory (and that of his unit) going if possible. There are also a few hat shots :).

Try a Google search, ending with "fedora lounge?"
 

Ken David

One of the Regulars
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274
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North Carolina
I had a decent panama with a telescope bash I really grew to dislike. Sent it to Mike at NW Hats and he totally reworked it to a really nice teardrop so I know it can be done. Can't offer any insight on the HOW!

This is good to know that to toquilla straw hats can be re-blocked to the desired shape. Does anybody know if it is cost effective for lower priced hats? I know you have the 2 way shipping costs but does anybody have a rough idea of the cost involved?
 

Ken David

One of the Regulars
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274
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North Carolina
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10,832
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vancouver, canada
This is good to know that to toquilla straw hats can be re-blocked to the desired shape. Does anybody know if it is cost effective for lower priced hats? I know you have the 2 way shipping costs but does anybody have a rough idea of the cost involved?
I had a few hats done by Mike at the same time and cannot remember if he did a cost break down of each hat. But the total cost was very reasonable so cannot imagine the reblocking cost all that much. I am much closer to Mike than you but I can mail a hat to him for about $8.
 

Bob Roberts

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milford ct
This is good to know that to toquilla straw hats can be re-blocked to the desired shape. Does anybody know if it is cost effective for lower priced hats? I know you have the 2 way shipping costs but does anybody have a rough idea of the cost involved?
Guessing $50-$75. Only one way to find out for sure.
 

Windsock8e

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Ken David

One of the Regulars
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274
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North Carolina
I had a few hats done by Mike at the same time and cannot remember if he did a cost break down of each hat. But the total cost was very reasonable so cannot imagine the reblocking cost all that much. I am much closer to Mike than you but I can mail a hat to him for about $8.
Guessing $50-$75. Only one way to find out for sure.

Thanks Belfast and Bob for the reply. I may contact Mike....I am guessing a reblock with 2 way shipping is going to be in the $50-75 range as Bob mentioned, added cost to a hat for sure.
 

cozy d

Familiar Face
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80
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san diego, california
Where would someone go to get some of that thin ribbon that is tied and used as hat bands on western hats? Like this..
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msoliday

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153
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Milwaukee
Stetson "The Supreme"???

Just picked this up and looking for info since I can't seem to find anything about this Model for some reason. Charcoal gray with a 2-1/2" brim. Felt is decent. Stitched brim edge and black liner. Guessing '80s or '90s? Was this a short run or a predecessor to another model? Is pretty nice overall and will make a good beater. Thanks!
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