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    BUCKAROO BONANZA! - The Hats that Major Mike Moore Makes

    I just stumbled across the Buckaroo Facebook page and was quite impressed with the photos posted there. Good job guys!!!
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    Photos of hatters tools

    Not a bad idea. I have a couple rolls of vintage ribbon that had pins in them that had rusted, which consequently left "rusty" spots in the ribbon. Quite disappointing to say the least. I removed the pins but did not toss the ribbon. Has anyone had the same problem and figured out how to remove...
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    Just searched worm gear hose clamps and did not find any large diameter sizes available. I tried google, amazon and grainger supply. Perhaps I am not using the right search term? Also, how long would it need to be? You have my curiosity stirred now.
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    Perhaps industrial/military strength cable ties would work? I have seen them at Lowe's and Home Depot, but don't remember how long they were. Just looked on Amazon and found some 48 inches long. Good luck and keep us posted.
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    Is there a name for this brim edge curl?

    I am no expert here, but that looks like a standard 3/4 kettle curl or rolled edge. I have seen this on wide brim panama hats that are referred to by some as "plantation" hats. I have not seen it with an Optimo crown before but have seen quite a few gambler-style creases. If you Google...
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    Thanks for the information JG and H4. That's good to know.
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    Just a quick question: Is there a risk of "tarnish transfer" to the hat with use?
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    Photos of hatters tools

    Wow! That looks like it would really do the trick on a pencil curl. Also great that you have the original ad from the supply house. Thanks for sharing.
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    Photos of hatters tools

    Cool. That looks like a handy tool. Was it manufactured like this from a supply house (OEM) or subsequently modified by adding a heating element and a switch "after-market"? Thanks
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    Photos of hatters tools

    Congrats! This is way cool. Great find! Are the punches the same? Do they have a solid tip or a hollow circular cutting tip? Can you post more pics?
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    Photos of hatters tools

    Wow. I had no idea and I don't think I have ever seen one for sale. Good luck in your search.
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    Photos of hatters tools

    If I may ask, what is an electric shell iron?
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    Hat Stiffeners

    Hi, I used it before with pretty good results. I did notice that spray tip clogs easily, so you may want to make sure that the tip is clear and is spraying an even mist. I applied several "fine mist"layers letting it dry between applications until I had the results I wanted. As you noted, it...
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    Okay, that makes sense. I will give it a try. Many thanks for the prompt reply and words of wisdom!
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    Howdy folks, I posted this in one of the sweatband repair threads a couple of days ago and didn't have any takers, so I thought I would try this thread. Specifically, I'm trying to figure out how to get the nice bell shape in a replacement sweatband like in a factory Stetson hat. It seems the...
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    Replacing sweatband?

    Howdy folks, I have been searching the Lounge for the better part of an hour using the search features noted above trying to find some "do it yourself" tips (other than sending it to a hatter) for sweatband replacements. Specifically, I'm trying to figure out how to get the nice bell shape in...
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    Vintage Silhouettes Custom Hats - Official Affiliate Thread

    Wow ... These are way cool...! To get it started, I'm thinking of New Orleans. For the Mojave, how about "Tchoupitoulas" (pronounced "CHOP it too lass") and for the sunset, how about "Carondelet"? Also, on that midnite one, "St. Charles Avenue" would be a nice smooth alternative. Other thoughts?
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    Thank you!
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    Just wondering ... What's the difference between a hat block labeled "952" and the "52" version discussed here so often? Are they basically the same or do they have different profiles? Thanks!
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    Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

    Excellent choice! Now that's not your standard black hat! Well done!

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