What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

Randall Renshaw said:

View attachment 258104 A few pics of my finished hat tools and stands that I’ve built recently.
Might have $10 in materials in them.
The Randal Alan block and flanger were about $270 together. I probably couldn’t build them to the measurements and smoothness needed, so didn’t mind buying those.
Made this piece into a 3 in one stand.
I can use it for a flange stand, block stand and a retainer stand.
The retainer is tapered and made to fit in a hat after it’s been stretched so I can continue using my stretcher in other hats while the retainer keeps the prior hat from shrinking back.
Plus, I can use the retainer and stand for hand sewn binding.
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50s Stetson Fifteen is my HOTD.
(Hat Of The Day)
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humanshoes said:

Excellent work on the hat tools Randall!![/QUOTE
Thanks, humanshoes. Hopefully, I can learn to do excellent work on fedoras while using these tools.
If you’ve got tips or favorite hatting videos you want to share I’ll be glad to hear from you.

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Steve1857 said:

Resistol Western conversion courtesy of my good buddy Randall @Randall Renshaw.
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Blare said:

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This stunning beauty came in a care package from @jlee562

Dobbs Twenty in Navy

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I’m looking forward to profiling all three of these in the coming days.

Thanks Jared

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AbbaDatDeHat said:

The cat in the black hat is a good look.
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Randall Renshaw said:

View attachment 258300 50s Butternut Strat to go see if I can submit house plans for acceptance.

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Steve1857 said:

Love that butternut colour on that Strat, Randall. I'd accept your plans straight away

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Steve1857 said:

That is one of the most beautiful blue I have ever seen on a hat, Joe.
One cool looking Dobbs, too.

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Steve1857 said:

Resistol Western conversion courtesy of my good buddy Randall @Randall Renshaw.
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Blare said:

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Dobbs Twenty - Navy (1950s)
5 1/2 crown
1 7/8 matching grosgrain ribbon
2 inch brim with guild edge (with stitching)

When I opened the box from Jared I could see right away this was a special one. The blue felt almost seemed to glow as I pulled it from the box. (Maybe an angel choir in the background). Haha. Seriously though it is one beautiful hat in a wonderful dark blue color in a short brim style that I really enjoy wearing. Being a Dobbs Twenty I knew it would likely have a Guild Edge Brim (Dobbs version of Cavanagh Edge). At first glance though it appeared it was a beautifully done over welt. I then looked at the sweatband and saw the Guild Edge stamp. As I inspected more closely it appears the brim is a Cavanagh edge... with some small stitches around the top border of the Cavanagh edge. This stitching does not go all the way through the brim and appears it may be cosmetic. I have owned several Cavanagh edge hats and haven’t come across any with this type of stitching. Not sure if anyone else has seen them. Based on the manufacturing tag I’m thinking 1950s on this one. The sweatband features the Leisure Flex design which you can see some of in the manufacturing tag photo. The generous 5 1/2 crown and 2 inch brim Create a wonderful profile. And I just love the blue felt and ribbon. I am very grateful to Jared for this wonderful piece. Hats off to you sir... or hats on in this case!!

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Blare said:

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Dobbs Twenty - Navy (1950s)
5 1/2 crown
1 7/8 matching grosgrain ribbon
2 inch brim with guild edge (with stitching)

When I opened the box from Jared I could see right away this was a special one. The blue felt almost seemed to glow as I pulled it from the box. (Maybe an angel choir in the background). Haha. Seriously though it is one beautiful hat in a wonderful dark blue color in a short brim style that I really enjoy wearing. Being a Dobbs Twenty I knew it would likely have a Guild Edge Brim (Dobbs version of Cavanagh Edge). At first glance though it appeared it was a beautifully done over welt. I then looked at the sweatband and saw the Guild Edge stamp. As I inspected more closely it appears the brim is a Cavanagh edge... with some small stitches around the top border of the Cavanagh edge. This stitching does not go all the way through the brim and appears it may be cosmetic. I have owned several Cavanagh edge hats and haven’t come across any with this type of stitching. Not sure if anyone else has seen them. Based on the manufacturing tag I’m thinking 1950s on this one. The sweatband features the Leisure Flex design which you can see some of in the manufacturing tag photo. The generous 5 1/2 crown and 2 inch brim Create a wonderful profile. And I just love the blue felt and ribbon. I am very grateful to Jared for this wonderful piece. Hats off to you sir... or hats on in this case!!

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jlee562 said:

I'm glad it arrived safe and sound! Looks great!

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Randall Renshaw said:

Thanks, Steve! You’d think a man in a Stetson like this would be able to get anything approved without all the red tape, right?! Like, wearing the hats we FL-ers sport around in should unlock the doors to the universe!
Including that fine black one you look so swell in! ;-)

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Blare said:

Looks fantastic on you Steve

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Randall Renshaw said:

Man! That’s definitely a show stopper! The stitched Guild edge is interesting and unique. Love the color and dimensions. Looks fantastic on you. I’m hearing angels, too!

I can’t seem to find a blue fedora and have been looking for a year, so I’m gonna make one. Gonna buy dark navy blue Rit Dye tomorrow.
I have just the right hat in light gray that’ll look fantasticker in blue.
I’ve dyed hat bodies before, so I have some working experience. For one thing, I know it takes twice the recommended dye amount, But if anyone has any tips I’m all ears.

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