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This could be dangerous
I am a bit hesitant in submerging the whole hat in water. the water that would drip from the wet felt could potentially damage old wood. Unless this is a necessary step, I opt for a less "invasive" prep. Any further thought? -
This could be dangerous
This thread is indeed dangerous. After experimenting not-so-successfully with an old block i found at a nearby estate sale, I finally decided to purchase a block number 52 from ebay yesterday. So I am ready to follow your lead. My question is: how do you get the felt ready for the... -
Stitch Awl Tutorial - Sweatband Installation
This is another great info from Mr. Bowers. Just wondering if the same method applies to panama hats? I have always wondered about this. Thanks for posting this info Brad! -
KNOX BOX sighting
I just watched "The Talk of Town" DVD starring Cary Grant last night. I must say, Cary Grant looks very good with his fedora. There is a scene in the post office where he is actually carrying an oval knox hat box. I almost jumped in ecstasy:eek: I wonder if Mr. Grant wears a Knox hat in... -
I just Blocked my first Parabuntal !!
Holy Mac!!:eek: I saw that and thought it needed too much work. :eusa_doh: Congrats on a great straw :eusa_clap -
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Movies with brim snapping and crown bashing and denting?
Royal Wedding starring Fred Astaire This must be one of the must-see for all of us. There is more than just crown bashing and crown breaking (if you can stand the sight of such horror). Real fun to watch. -
Going Atomic With Dalton
Thanks Yohannes. I'm in between 7-1/4 to 7-3/8. Yes, I was lucky to get it for only that much :) This one fits like a dream too. The seller was very honest, he mentioned of a couple of moth divots. I see only one minor one which is on the inner side of the Cavanagh edge (where the... -
Going Atomic With Dalton
As previously mentioned, we do not see this hat brand very often. I thought I would share with you a sample specimen from the old Dalton Hat Company with this thread. I bought this hat from OFAS a couple of months ago and just had it flown here a few days ago. It was on a BIN option for... -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Thanks Carter. No apology needed, you're among friends here. Regarding the adrenaline rush, i think of it as regular cardiac excercise we subject ourselves due to this vintage hat fascination. lol -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Thank you Brad. I've been a lounger for two and half years and have always waited patiently for a Cavanagh like this. During these times, i have probably only seen one like it and it was one size smaller. Perhaps i have missed others. When the time finally came, i put my highest bid... -
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Pipe Smokers Unite!
Thank you for sharing that article Even reading the article made me more relaxed. I'm in the period of trying to quit cigarette. My pipes have been sitting too long in the drawer since the early 90's. The article made a very good point: nowadays, it is difficult to make time to smoke a...- astaire
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
You're most correct about the size issue Carter. I am glad that bigger sized hats have become available for you guys. I also agree about the effects of the current state of the economy too.:( But then again, this is a Cavanagh. Would be pretty difficult to find a hat in terms of quality... -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I wondered why a handsome cavanagh in a size 7-1/4 did not sell so high: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=160284686432 i thought the seller put a decent listing with a good amount of pictures of the hat. It was listed correctly as a Cavanagh (not... -
The Cap Faction
Sharp! That is how i like eight-panels being worn. slightly tilted. The problem is, mine usually goes back to being straight after wearing it for some time. Is there a trick to keeping it tilted to one side? -
Hat Ads
Douglas owns a felt hat company After all these years, I now know that our fellow lounger owns a felt hat company :eusa_doh: . Here's the proof: [/IMG] This ceramic ashtray shows the name of a felt hat shop in Batavia, the Dutch East Indies before 1942. Weltevreden is the name of an area... -
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The Stratoliner Society {VINTAGE}
Mark G is correct. Stetson size seems to run smaller than other brands in my experience. I have two that are stated 1/4 and both are smaller than my other 1/4 hats from other hat makers :( -
Hat Rescue with photos
well done, considering you had to finish those two bottles and open a third one during the final step;) I must say, using glass bottle is a smart way to smooth the crown with steaming. One question: how do i make a clean break where th brim meets the crown? I have a couple of hats where... -
Cary Grant is not a "hatman"?
Yohannes, I have been wanting to be like Cary Grant since I was in high school and that was in the late 80's. I have read somewhere that he chose not to wear hats since he thought his head was big and thus would make him look unproportional with a hat. Although many including myself would... -
Vintage Dobbs Questions
Brad, you are one of the very few who are well qualified to be on that show :eusa_clap Just wondering why you mention the year 1944 for Dobbs Guild Edge Twenty? Thanks. -
A Couple of Beauties I Bought
Cookie dear, i really like the rolled up panama hat! Very nice find. :) I've been looking for one for my dearest wife.
