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Randburr · Apr 1, 2016

Frunobulax said:
Don't know if they do repairs, but a quick Google search turns up Dry Creek Hatters in Ada, OK. Custom Westerns, it appears. http://www.drycreekhatters.com/index.html

Our own FL Member Bond is running a spring refurb special it appears, as well.

Thanks for the reply. I just happen to be going to Tulsa tomorrow.

Alexander Sommerset · Apr 1, 2016

I think people are conflating "must be wide brimmed and tall crowned" with "that's the only hat that should be allowed."

Now, to me, yes 2-1/2 brims or larger is a must. But when I say that I am not saying that stingier brims don't qualify as a fedora! Nor am I saying no one should be allowed to wear a stingy.

Sure, I may rib someone and say their 1-inch-brim hat is a thimble, not a fedora, but, come on... it's just a joke. Let's not take ourselves so darn seriously.

Any look at the thousands of photos here proves that hats have come in at all sorts of brim sizes, crown heights and styles since the mid 1800s. Once nearly everyone wore homburg styled hats, once straw boaters were ubiquitous, once derbies were everywhere, once no one wanted a hat with more than a 2 inch brim, etc., etc.

Lastly, to me, the only reason hat companies went with the shorter, pre-formed crowns is because it takes less felt to make them. It was a cost cutting measure, not a style choice.

Mm25 · Apr 1, 2016

Alexander Sommerset said:
Once nearly everyone wore homburg styled hats, once straw boaters were ubiquitous, once derbies were everywhere,

Ahh, for those days.

Xylophile · Apr 1, 2016

Frunobulax said:
Don't know if they do repairs, but a quick Google search turns up Dry Creek Hatters in Ada, OK. Custom Westerns, it appears. http://www.drycreekhatters.com/index.html

Our own FL Member Bond is running a spring refurb special it appears, as well.

That site has a very nice video on the "about" page, and that must be Cindy working on those hats and narrating the video.

Michael R. · Apr 1, 2016

Yeah, Texas Hatters does it in Lockhart TX , Buckaroo Hatters in Covington TN just North of Memphis , and Several around , but supporting this tradition and craftsmanship is important . VS on here , Art is an Artist , He's Great . Custom are nice and made for you , plus they do restoration and other stuff . There are actually several on here that are Special and outstanding , and very reasonable prices . Rod in PA , one in Buffalo NY (sorry I forgot his name) , more in TX . Staker Hats in Utah , long list but getting shorter . The guys on here know who does the best job for the money .

belfastboy · Apr 1, 2016

Frunobulax said:
Don't know if they do repairs, but a quick Google search turns up Dry Creek Hatters in Ada, OK. Custom Westerns, it appears. http://www.drycreekhatters.com/index.html

Our own FL Member Bond is running a spring refurb special it appears, as well.

Bond does great work. Not sure how much the postage would be for you but I send hats one state away for under $8 packaged in a hat box.

Snortman45 · Apr 2, 2016

Has anyone ever been to Executive Hats in Atlanta? I will be in that area soon and thought about stopping by to try on some of their fedoras and caps.

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pavementends · Apr 4, 2016

Question, Does any one know what the customs rate is on a hat ordered from Hats direct?
Thanks

RJR · Apr 4, 2016

pavementends said:
Question, Does any one know what the customs rate is on a hat ordered from Hats direct?
Thanks

I've never had a charge.

Michael R. · Apr 5, 2016

Yeah I don't think there is a customs charge. Just shipping . Like $14 something for regular shipping from AUS ... . In the EU , if it's not a gift they have the VAT I think , but ( I can't remember when that started) I bought a Pipe from Denmark several years ago , no value added tax back then .

pavementends · Apr 5, 2016

RJR said:
I've never had a charge.

Thanks guys

Alexander Sommerset · Apr 7, 2016

How exactly is hutmacher pronounced? "Hut-Mahker"? Or...?

TheDane · Apr 7, 2016

That's a hard one to spell you through. Google is your friend

https://translate.google.com/m/translate#de/en/hutmacher

Press the speaker icon where it says "German".

Alexander Sommerset · Apr 7, 2016

Thank you, sir. Very helpful. I've read the word over and over but never heard anyone actually say it!

TheCascadian · Apr 10, 2016

Novice here. Came across this Cervo fedora. I've done enough reading to know that it's a decent hat. Any idea on it's age and value? Thanks in advance.

pavementends · Apr 10, 2016

Bamaboots said:
If you're up for a road trip about an hour from Memphis, here is a shop.

Well I finally made the road trip to Buckaroo!! Wow, Mr. Mike and Rocky are truly a delight. The resized an old Stetson I have had since the mid 70's with out commenting on the quality or lack there of, While there my lovely bride found me a nice fedora for a belated birthday present and also a straw for a summer work hat. If you are in driving distance of Buckaroo Hatters you owe your self a trip.

RJR · Apr 10, 2016

pavementends said:
Well I finally made the road trip to Buckaroo!! Wow, Mr. Mike and Rocky are truly a delight. The resized an old Stetson I have had since the mid 70's with out commenting on the quality or lack there of, While there my lovely bride found me a nice fedora for a belated birthday present and also a straw for a summer work hat. If you are in driving distance of Buckaroo Hatters you owe your self a trip.

Good to hear.

ChicagoWayVito · Apr 10, 2016

Just curious if any hatters on this forum is using Gum Tragacanth as a stiffening agent on their hats? I believe this is what Jim at JW Hats has been calling "Gookenpucky", and I know that he uses "Gookenpucky". All my hats currently do, well because Jim has been teaching me. Art Fawcett suggested I read "Scientific Hat Finishing and Renovating" by Henry L. Ermatinger. I started reading it again now that I know a bit more and came across the use of gum tragacanth.

Part of the reason I ask is that once you apply the past mixture on the inside of the crown, it dries and creates a white semi-transparent coating which then you definitely want to use a liner to cover up.

Frank chops · Apr 12, 2016

Is it true that authentic Panamas are woven under water?

TheDane · Apr 12, 2016

Frank chops said:
Is it true that authentic Panamas are woven under water?

There's a lot of water involved in the making, but they are not woven under water.

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