johnnycanuck
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I now have a new project this summer.
Johnny
It’s the first video I want to do. I have a LO head shape and squeezing the helmet should make it fit properly. Another home project my wife will think I am insane.I can't wait to see it.
I knew that the British soldiers would dye the white helmets in coffee and dirt so they wouldn't stand out as much. I'm not ready to do that to mine though.
Fantastic find. Remember to “Bring ‘em back alive”When the local Goodwill offers you a pith helmet in your size for $8.00, you accept.
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Usually 7-1/2” doesn’t fit my size 7-1/2 head.
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Fantastic find.
Thanks. And thanks for the reminder. I have been thinking of giving it a bit of a brushing, get the dust off, then hitting it with Scotchguard to help protect it and keep the dirt and grime from getting into it.Thanks Johnny! Yours looks pristine!
Not sure where you will wear it? Odd question. Chill in the yard having a beer would be the top of my list.Also, I saw this on the International Military Antiques website and thought I'd try my hand at it. Here is a link to the history of it.
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It's not exact, but it looks good on my shelf. I'm not sure where I'll wear it yet.
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I got my Wolseley from https://www.villagehatshop.com/cate...ufMic07xD4u3FSX9C4HqSgL1qAuNJLBRoCmbkQAvD_BwEThanks Johnny. I have a yard work pith but I do need a Wolseley yard one. Thanks for the advice.
It'll be 85* here in Texas. I hope your Canadian weather warms up soon.
Just like yours, my Vietnam made pith helmets clips have shattered and the sweat bands have disintegrated over the years. By years I mean the last 17 years. I have made my own replacement sweat bands over the years to keep them going but have always been tempted to buy new pith helmets to replace my old, nasty, worn ones. looking at the village hat shop, they now carry more colour options including white….. soooo tempting. Now, how to get a purchase like that past the wife.Also, I saw this on the International Military Antiques website and thought I'd try my hand at it. Here is a link to the history of it.
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It's not exact, but it looks good on my shelf. I'm not sure where I'll wear it yet.
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