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hat transformation report

Bald1

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In the Akubra Riverina safarized thread I mentioned that I had pulled out a several decade old Resistol Quicksilver cowboy hat with a 7" crown and 4" brim and taken it to Brad Montague, custom hat maker and owner of Eye of the West custom hats. http://www.thelastbestwest.com/index.html


Before:
RS_RFH504007_Quicksilver_lg.png


It was cut down to a crown 5" on the sides and 4.5" in front with a 3.5" brim. Brad wove a rawhide hatband to replace the original silver job too.
After:
RESISTOL_MOD_TOP.jpg


Resistol_mod.jpg


At least now, with the transformation, this old hat will see some wear as I no longer wear cowboy hats :)

--Bob
 

Bald1

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Black Hills of South Dakota
Thanks guys. I still have the opportunity to cut down the brim further if necessary. Brad and I are taking it slow as once its cut, its gone.

Dimensions are similar to the new Akubra Lightning Ridge if I'm not mistaken too.

--Bob
 

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