Paul's Hat Works

[Feraud]

Yes please. Thanks.

 

[christphil]

Excellent review! I'm glad to know that there is a reliable shop not too far from us in the South Bay where I can take my hats for cleaning or repair, should the need ever arise.

 

[tonyb]

Yes please. Thanks.

I second the motion.

 

[Blackthorn]

I second the motion.

Will do, Feraud and Tonyb. It'll be late tonight, but I'll get it done. When I do, please explain what you see, so I can learn. I'm still a newbie.

 

[christphil]

http://vimeo.com/8129309

Forgive me if this video of the shop has been posted before. Regardless, it is interesting and stands to be seen again.

 

[Paul-y]

Hello from Paul-y

A question.. does the Dobbs have an un-reeded sweatband?
Do you have any before or after pics to show the finished product?

Thanks.

This is Abbie, i worked on this particular Dobbs. It did have an unreeded sweatband. I kept the original leather in the hat and just re-stitched it.

 

[munchausen]

The hat loks great, Blackthorn! Jealous, I don't have a Dobbs yet.

Thanks for the shop pics too. I remember reading posts about the grand re-opening of that store and I have to say it looks like it'd be a lot of fun to shop in.

 

[Big_e]

That's great! I wish there was a store like that around here.
Ernest

 

[Blackthorn]

This is Abbie, i worked on this particular Dobbs. It did have an unreeded sweatband. I kept the original leather in the hat and just re-stitched it.

Hi Abbie! Great job, by the way! OK, for Feraud and Tonyb, here is the sweatband:

I'm guessing Abbie already answered your question, but do these pics help? What do they tell you?

 

[Chuck Bobuck]

http://vimeo.com/8129309

Forgive me if this video of the shop has been posted before. Regardless, it is interesting and stands to be seen again.

I've read some of their blog and seen some photos of the shop and events, but I've never seen that film. That's great!

 

[RBH]

Nice, and it looks great on you!

 

[Blackthorn]

Nice, and it looks great on you!

Thanks RBH!

 

[Mickey D]

Very nice job and looking good under that Dobbs.

I'll have to make a stop in to the shop, as it's just across the bay from me.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[chum]

"The hat itself had a few small moth holes"

How did they do on that problem? I did not know this could be repaired.

 

[Blackthorn]

"The hat itself had a few small moth holes"

How did they do on that problem? I did not know this could be repaired.

You're right, Chum, they can't be repaired. They weren't large enough to be a problem.

 

[Mario]

"The hat itself had a few small moth holes"

How did they do on that problem? I did not know this could be repaired.

You're right, Chum, they can't be repaired.

Now, now my friends. Don't say that too loud! There are ways...
If you're not faint of heart, read up this thread where you can find some useful information on the subject. But you need to brace yourself!

 

[chum]

Now, now my friends. Don't say that too loud! There are ways...
If you're not faint of heart, read up this thread where you can find some useful information on the subject. But you need to brace yourself!

THANKS for that link...I have a Stetson I was going to throw out!
Now, I may try this...:eusa_clap

 

[J.B.]

This is Abbie.....

Hello, Abbie!

Welcome to tFL.

 

[Feraud]

This is Abbie, i worked on this particular Dobbs. It did have an unreeded sweatband. I kept the original leather in the hat and just re-stitched it.

Hi Abbie. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Goose.]

Hi Blackthorn...

Cool to hear about Paul's and see more pics. They sent me a invite to their opening gig (I'm nobody special...I signed up for it) and some more mail around Christmas. Unfortunately, my transportation situation of the past few months prevents my visting.

Though it may be similar to the proverbial "widow's pence", when the time is right, I would someday like to show my support with my coin and wish them success personally.

Until then, Aloha to you Blackthorn and wishes for a great 2010 to Paul's...