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Well now, that probably explains why I have a bunch of Akubras. I (we) also have a bunch of Hondas!
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Well now, that probably explains why I have a bunch of Akubras. I (we) also have a bunch of Hondas!
Pretty accurate analysis.Well now, that probably explains why I have a bunch of Akubras. I (we) also have a bunch of Hondas!
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@Jhoff_1979 a fine sandpaper using short gentle strokes in a counter clockwise direction ... then a good brushing
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It it's a petroleum based product it doesn't matter. Cornstarch will break down blacktop (which is a petroleum product) if left on there long enough.
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Kind of late to ask, I already bought it, but is a Bailey "Beaver 50" a good quality hat? Should be here next week.
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Hi Bill, well since it took 50 beavers to make one hat, I would assume yes!!
Post pictures!
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Hi Bill, well since it took 50 beavers to make one hat, I would assume yes!!
Beavers can't make hats. They don't have opposable thumbs.
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Any chance you can upload photos, even just screen shots from where you bought it
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Touche' Frunobulax! Yes, but...
It's not a question of how he grips it, it's a simple matter of weight ratios....
Your typical American beaver is 30 inches long and weighs over 900 ounces...
50 beavers is a lot of beavers to be involved in the making of one 5 oz. hat
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Could you even get 50 beavers to cooperate and agree to even make the hat?Touche' Frunobulax! Yes, but...
It's not a question of how he grips it, it's a simple matter of weight ratios....
Your typical American beaver is 30 inches long and weighs over 900 ounces...
50 beavers is a lot of beavers to be involved in the making of one 5 oz. hat
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Pics as soon as I can figure out how to get 'm up here. Got it off eb. Also working on a Beaver brand "100% pure beaver". Trying to stretch it from 7 to 1/8.
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Up an eighth shouldn't be difficult.
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Touche' Frunobulax! Yes, but...
It's not a question of how he grips it, it's a simple matter of weight ratios....
Your typical American beaver is 30 inches long and weighs over 900 ounces...
50 beavers is a lot of beavers to be involved in the making of one 5 oz. hat
Depends, is it a European beaver?
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Looking forward to seeing your Bailey, I worked in a store that sold Bailey westerns in the 70s. They made some fine hats back then. I use Tapatalk for photo posting, it is very easy.
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+1 for Tapatalk
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Tapatalk is very easy for photos
You can ruin a hat trying to stretch it; but if you do your research first, go slow, and have the right tools, 1/8 is very doable.
After getting it to the size you want, I'd keep a hat stretcher or a band block in it to keep it from shrinking.
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Not if they know it's going to be made from them.
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Get some Zippo Lighter fluid & soak a Q-tip, then dab it . I removed felt marker writing out of a vintage Stetson. It is basically naptha. Dab, don't rub cause that could smear it. I use talcum powder from my pool table to also lift stains. Sprinkle it on, gently finger-rub it in, brush or orange sponge away. HTH
I know there are a lot of Open Road posts here (even a Guild) but I am not quite sure how to navigate all the info- so I'm asking here. I see an Open Road Royal, which I think is a softer version of the traditional Open Road 6X. From what I've read about Stetson fedoras, the Royal is a lower quality felt. But I've seen Open Road Royal Deluxe hats for $200+.
So, what are my options? Do I go for an Open Road 6x if I want a stiff, western style hat, and an Open Road Royal (or Deluxe) if I want a fedora-soft hat?
Any links to posts that answer my questions are welcome.
Edited- I think this link helps answer my question.
So, what are my options? Do I go for an Open Road 6x if I want a stiff, western style hat, and an Open Road Royal (or Deluxe) if I want a fedora-soft hat?
Any links to posts that answer my questions are welcome.
Edited- I think this link helps answer my question.
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Another route would be to search out a vintage OR on Ebay. There is usually a few there to choose from. Are you a reasonable size? The huge sizes are always at a premium.