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    Akubra Overload

    Ha ha thanks guys! Will try and get a head shot today...
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    Akubra Overload

    OK finished for the moment. Finalised the band now it's first day out tomorrow! Not 100% sure I should have gone for the two joins in the band, maybe I should have stuck with the one... But then it was quite plain - grass is always greener I guess looks like I'll have to retake this one...
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    Akubra Woomera

    yeah that's amazing HJ well done! It really is perfect. And the brim has come out very very good, a vast improvement on the original. Even the thin ribbon looks nice now! It will look even better with the new band.... Might try your method before I try an iron then
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    Western, anyone?

    just dug up some photos of my first sombrero. Didn't do much with the brim, but I pulled the band off, turned it inside out and hit it with dark tan shoe polish...
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    Western, anyone?

    Thanks Michael! Yeah I basically got this hat for the curl, and the open crown and decent brim size... I checked those Frays out, thanks for the heads up there are some nice ones in there for sure. Put them into the bank... I have to admit that the Josey Wales hat was an influence in my choice -...
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    Akubra Overload

    You know you do... Thanks! But I can't claim too much credit - Akubra did the hard bit! Once I'd pulled the sides down the front and rear half wanted to keep curling so I just helped them along with some steam and curled by hand. Might still neaten it up with some rope though
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    Akubra Woomera

    This is sounding really nice, how did you flatten the brim - by hand or an iron? Would love pics of it with a flat brim... Very nice band too, I'm sure you'll find another like it with a bit of looking...
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    Western, anyone?

    My latest "western" or work hat - Akubra Sombrero, a bit of a WIP at the moment. Out of the box it doesn't do much for me. So I pulled the sides down, gave the front more curl and pulled the band off. The glue slowly peels off with a finger nail but I'll put a 3/4" leather band over it so I...
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    Akubra Overload

    ok so here's my latest akubra - a sombrero. I got it off nugar trading for AU$115 but that was after a fight due to a previous order. I had to bully him into keeping his word and I can safely say he is bordering on being a crook and at the least is a very difficult, lying and forgetful person. I...
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    Akubra Woomera

    OK finally got a pick of my new one in its current state. Actually this was taken a bit before I went away, it's more dirty now. Problem with the dark colours is they show the dirt bad. Mid colours are best for dirt... Pretty happy with the bash, still needing to tame the brim. Haven't brought...
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    Akubra Woomera

    Yep just got back, 44hrs of travel time all up to get home... Done a quick search and can't find any pics of Spencer's sombrero. I've been trawling this thread - http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/brim-curls-kettles-pencill-etc.52149/ for some bash inspiration. I thought I was going to go a...
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    Akubra Woomera

    Wow HJ - that looks really pro, flawless in fact... It must be a good looking hat overall now - any shots of it worn? What have you done to the brim? Hey I wouldn't feel guilty at all - it looks great! Doesn't matter if it was easy to do, it's all about the end result. Sometimes the best...
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    Akubra Kentucky Rancher

    to name a few (not all) - cowboy, border and silver spur. IMO these were some of their best ever
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    Akubra Kentucky Rancher

    akubra recently had a shake up. Dropped a heap of nice hats and introduced a small number of new ones (like the KR). I think it also coincided with bringing in all rabbit pelts from overseas and a huge price jump :(
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    Akubra Woomera

    I was going to post this on the akubra overload thread but this is even more relevant... I've just found some old pics of my first woomera. I'd put the crown as fairly tall, but don't have much bench mark. Also my now retired And new Let us know how you go flattening the brim - it's a hot...
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