Two brim flanges, 7 3/8 and 7 1/4

[Lotsahats]

Vintage 7 3/8 brim flange

Check out this great vintage hat brim flange! Ever wonder what gives a fedora brim that distinctive snap? It's a brim flange like this that does the trick. This flange is in good vintage condition; it shows some normal use, but it is free of any cracks or chips. Either as a tool or as a decoration, this flange really delivers!

Edge reads: 206, 7 3/8, 2 3/4

Vintage 7 1/4 brim flange

Check out this great vintage hat brim flange! You can't have a great fedora with a snap brim without a flange like this. This flange is in good vintage condition; it shows some normal use, but it is free of any cracks or chips. Either as a tool or as a decoration, this flange really delivers!

Edge reads: 514, 7 1/4, 2 3/4

 

[Lotsahats]

Bumping these two flanges. Have a look!

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

I put in a starter bid on the 7 1/4. Not sure if it will work on the hat that needs help, but will take the plunge.

Fed

 

[Lotsahats]

I appreciate it, Fed! Tell you what--I'll eat the shipping for a fellow Lounger.

A

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

Thanks!

 

[BladeOfAnduril]

Are these "snap" flanges? Sorry, probably using incorrect terminology. I have a few hats I'd like more curl to the brims so that they snap better. Would these fit the bill?

 

[Lotsahats]

You know, beside my snappy marketing writing, I don't know he answer to that one for sure, Matt. I think the snap itself has more to do with the weight of the felt, but that's pure speculation on my part. I know just enough about actual hat making and repairs to know that I don't know anything.

A

 

[BladeOfAnduril]

Haha fair enough. Thanks for the reply. I might bite on the 7 3/8... Just have to talk myself into it. :-D

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[Lotsahats]

Well, I'd encourage it, of course. and like I said to fed, I'll eat the shipping for a fellow lounger.

 

[Lotsahats]

Bump for final day!

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

Looks like I won a brim flange!

Fed

 

[Lotsahats]

Awesome, Fed! It'll go out tomorrow--and I'll refund the shipping.

Thanks!
Aaron

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

Thanks!

It is here already and I really like it. I am now studying how to make a variety of them for different hats.

This is a dangerous hobby - if I suddenly disappear, the wife surely did it out of frustration with my new collection of tools and toys.

Fed

 

[Lotsahats]

Sweet, I'm glad you like it!

Tell you what: stay away from the hatters' tools thread, then. Those guys will give you IDEAS.

Thanks again!