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Cane Rod Maker said:

BIG HEAD QUESTION:
I have a question, this will help me decide something.

I have a body off a block. THE 7-7/8 LO band block fits it perfectly.

My question is, how I can best suit a big head, if he were shopping Etsy?

This hat can be 7-3/4 LO

The 7-3/4 regular oval will work fine also.

What would your opinion be, on size; from a potential shopper point of view?



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Cane Rod Maker said:

Does anyone have any input on my question? What might be the better build for a potential client 7-7/8 LO or 7-7/8 Regular?

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Cane Rod Maker said:

Does anyone have any input on my question? What might be the better build for a potential client 7-7/8 LO or 7-7/8 Regular?

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blueAZNmonkey said:

Question:

I'm trying my first whippet style brim binding and I'm going the hand-stitched route. I'm wondering what kind of stitch you guys have used for this.

I started doing a regular tack or running stitch, but I think it might not be the best since only one piece of thread is holding the entire edge on.

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TheDane said:

I guess, it depends on whether the person is a regular or long oval(?) I'm not sure, I don't understand your question(?)

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moehawk said:

I have bound a few brims by hand, and the tack or running stitch mentioned seems to hold the ribbon just fine. I even think a well execured hand stitch job (unlike my clumsy work) looks nicer than a machine-made stitch, but I think a big portion of that is in my appreciation of the skill and craftsmanship.

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blueAZNmonkey said:

That's good to know - thanks for the input! I think my reservations stem from my own lack of confidence in handstitching -- I feel like I'm creating a weak bind. So, I'm toying with the idea of doing this riff on a backstitch....

It ought to lock pretty tight and the difference in # of thread strands between the top and bottom should not be very conspicuous (I think...)

Really, what terrifies me is the idea of the thread somehow splitting and the whole thing unraveling (which has happened to me with sweatbands before, and it's a friggin' pain.

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Cane Rod Maker said:

Does anyone have any input on my question? What might be the better build for a potential client 7-7/8 LO or 7-7/8 Regular?

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Hurricane Jack said:

Tim, my vote would be for the LO in larger sizes. I'm a 7-5/8 but I believe most head shapes in larger sizes are LO and not round. I think larger heads tend to be more bulbous in the back and not as wide on the sides, requiring the fit of a LO. I can instantly tell the fit of a R even if it is a 7-5/8; too wide on the sides. When I have had occasion to try on a 7-3/4 R the fit will be pretty good front to back but would definitely need to be pulled in on the sides.

In that size range I just think there are more LO shaped heads than round.

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Cane Rod Maker said:

Good advice, I'll roll, with the 7-7/8 LO.
Thank you!

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Michael R. said:

Tim @Cane Rod Maker , I was thinking the same thing HJ said , and thought about Daniel (Cindy's Luv) . I believe he is LO , and I think that would be more common , but have no idea really . Just My Thoughts . HJ @Hurricane Jack , they make 4-Way Stretchers https://www.wardrobesupplies.com/products/wooden-4-way-hat-stretcher-deluxe-6-to-7

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Cane Rod Maker said:

He is a little beyond, long oval actually. The hat shown, was built, long oval, and a long oval band block was tweaked to give me, the opening size, she requested. I fit the sweat to those specs, he should have a good fit.

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Antinomy said:

Hi!
Maybe somebody help me to know, where i can buy the dense beaver cappelines in europe?

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hatsRme said:

EPSA?

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Willebe said:

Fedoras in stock. I had put this off a couple of times as when I went boot shopping I could mostly find shoes made off shore. I assumed they would mostly have hats made off shore (China) as well. I was pleased to find they had Stetsons and other brands that claim to be made in America.

I noticed the wool Stetson Fedora ($70) first, and it felt no better made than my imported Outback Trading Co. hat. In fact, my outback hat feels more solid and durable. I am new to the Fedora world, and this is my first experience picking one up and assessing the styling and quality. I then noticed the nicer hats behind the counter with the nice sales lady watching me. She showed me the Stratoliner for $170. The fur felt nice compared to the wool, and the hat felt light as a feather. My usual size 60cm was too large, so we tried a 59cm and it fit perfectly. While the hat felt much nicer than the wool version, I couldn't help but feel that the hat was cheaply made for that much money. Again, this is my first venture into the Fedora world, so I am unsure of my ability to properly assess the hat's quality as I do not have experience holding other Fedoras.

I have been round the block a few times, and, like most things in life, a money pit is always close. Whether it be buying guns, bicycles, etc., there is always a "better" and more expensive version out there. I searched the forum, and I have mostly seen the Stetson Stratoliner being sold or traded, and that has me wondering. I am asking for the Akubra Federation IV Deluxe for Father's day, and I am wondering how it compares to the Stetson Stratoliner. Forgive me if there is a thread about this, for I searched and could not find it. I have read positive comments about the Akubra as I searched the forum.

I know that I could get a very expensive Fedora and drop $450+, but I also know that I can get a good quality hat for less. How do the two hats compare? I have ruled out Christy's as I think the Akubra will be better quality based solely on reading. I unfortunately do not have either to hold.

Ironically, there do not seem to be many hat companies near me where I can hold and compare. There are many derby stores that focus on women's hats, but men's hat appear to be scarce at best.

In a nutshell. How do the Stratoliner and Federation IV deluxe compare?

Willebe

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Willebe said:

Fedoras in stock. I had put this off a couple of times as when I went boot shopping I could mostly find shoes made off shore. I assumed they would mostly have hats made off shore (China) as well. I was pleased to find they had Stetsons and other brands that claim to be made in America.

I noticed the wool Stetson Fedora ($70) first, and it felt no better made than my imported Outback Trading Co. hat. In fact, my outback hat feels more solid and durable. I am new to the Fedora world, and this is my first experience picking one up and assessing the styling and quality. I then noticed the nicer hats behind the counter with the nice sales lady watching me. She showed me the Stratoliner for $170. The fur felt nice compared to the wool, and the hat felt light as a feather. My usual size 60cm was too large, so we tried a 59cm and it fit perfectly. While the hat felt much nicer than the wool version, I couldn't help but feel that the hat was cheaply made for that much money. Again, this is my first venture into the Fedora world, so I am unsure of my ability to properly assess the hat's quality as I do not have experience holding other Fedoras.

I have been round the block a few times, and, like most things in life, a money pit is always close. Whether it be buying guns, bicycles, etc., there is always a "better" and more expensive version out there. I searched the forum, and I have mostly seen the Stetson Stratoliner being sold or traded, and that has me wondering. I am asking for the Akubra Federation IV Deluxe for Father's day, and I am wondering how it compares to the Stetson Stratoliner. Forgive me if there is a thread about this, for I searched and could not find it. I have read positive comments about the Akubra as I searched the forum.

I know that I could get a very expensive Fedora and drop $450+, but I also know that I can get a good quality hat for less. How do the two hats compare? I have ruled out Christy's as I think the Akubra will be better quality based solely on reading. I unfortunately do not have either to hold.

Ironically, there do not seem to be many hat companies near me where I can hold and compare. There are many derby stores that focus on women's hats, but men's hat appear to be scarce at best.

In a nutshell. How do the Stratoliner and Federation IV deluxe compare?

Willebe

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