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Thanks!

Which direction should I brush my fur felt hat?

The last time I ordered from HD I got mine in two weeks...but may be busier because of holiday season?

I will have to do a side by side, but i think the crown is taller but I am not certain.

Just received my second Fed IV...this one has less taper than the first one i purchased AND it says Federation IV on the sweat band. the first one is 8 years old and fine...just wanted a new one. The first was ordered as a Fed IV but the wording on the Sweat band said Federation.

I need to remove the liner from my Federation IV for cleaning. I see that it is tacked in place with glue. What glue should I use for reinstalling? Also, any tips on this procedure would be appreciated. I took the liner out on another Fedora and never could get it back in right. Since it was a...

Just bought this older Mitsubishi 60 inch rear projection TV for $40! This thing is huge! 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide and picture is great! Still a great deal even if it only lasts a year!

Did not know that you could actually stretch the felt by using something other than a block. I do have a long oval shaped head, too!

OK...made a nice discovery! Still love my hat! Now that it has aged and it has been through several rain and snow storms, not to mention me soaking with distilled water to try to restore to open crown...I have discovered that I can dry shape it ! Now I think I can change the bash to fit my...

Sweatband pic

My Fed IV appears to have a taper in open crown state...it looks different to me compared to other pics on this site. What do you guys think? The lettering on the sweat band says "FEDERATION" ! Did I get an older model? If so, Hats direct screwed me!

I would think that humidity makes a big difference! I start sweating just thinking about wearing my felt hat in St. Louis summers!

Band ribbon? I thought it was in the back of the hat! How the heck do you line that up with your nose? I just now, used a heavy dose of distilled water and a balloon to put my Fed IV back to open crown to redo the shape and would like some more info on this. I have a very non symmetrical head...

Hey...you are lucky you're Birthday is only 3 months away...mine is 24 months! Truth...born Leap Year day!