Peters Brothers

[splintercellsz]

thats awesome!

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[Bill Hughes]

I am very hesitant to post these pictures. I have dealt with Brad Peters and his employee (sorry I don't remember his name). Both are very nice and want to do a good job. I can tell they really want to do well. Remember, Shane no longer works at Peters Brothers and he was the main person doing the needle work.

Last week I went to Peters Brothers to pick up my two hats. I did not leave with them. I pointed out to Brad that I could put my middle finger behind each ribbon and he agreed the ribbons were loose. He was very nice and made sure I understood that since Shane left they are learning on the fly how to do things.

Today I went back and picked up the hats. I am not going to comment further. I really like both of the guys there and hope they get really good with their needle work.

The plan for this hat was to reshape into a fedora and replace the ribbon with this 1 1/2" blue. Band was to have double bow. Crown bashed to be a diamond. I kept the brim at 3 1/4" raw.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Here is the 1932 Shady Oak.

The plan for this hat was a full restoration. Meaning a full cleaning, new sweatband, keep original liner, keep the brim at 2 3/4" raw, replace the ribbon, double bow, and re-block as much as possible.

I like the sweatband itself. It's a nice sheepskin band and it has the Peters Brothers name. That is the main reason I wanted them to do the work. To get a Peters Brothers sweatband.

 

[Bill Hughes]

I think I will be sending both hats off to worked on.

 

[KarlCrow]

I think I will be sending both hats off to worked on.

Must be annoying.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Must be annoying.

I really do hope they get better. I want them to succeed. But yes - annoying. I bought a Hemp from Peters Brothers this last summer. It is great. Including the ribbon work and the sweatband installation.

 

[Bob Roberts]

I really do hope they get better. I want them to succeed. But yes - annoying. I bought a Hemp from Peters Brothers this last summer. It is great. Including the ribbon work and the sweatband installation.

My hemp made by Shane was quite nice. For my taste both those hats needed a complete reblock. Nothing partial.

 

[Redfokker]

Here is the 1932 Shady Oak.

The plan for this hat was a full restoration. Meaning a full cleaning, new sweatband, keep original liner, keep the brim at 2 3/4" raw, replace the ribbon, double bow, and re-block as much as possible.

I like the sweatband itself. It's a nice sheepskin band and it has the Peters Brothers name. That is the main reason I wanted them to do the work. To get a Peters Brothers sweatband.

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These hats deserve more...

 

[Bill Hughes]

My hemp made by Shane was quite nice. For my taste both those hats needed a complete reblock. Nothing partial.

My hemp from last summer is awesome.

 

[FedOregon]

Sorry to see this, Bill. I hope they get their act together and you get the hats you deserve.

 

[RJR]

Sorry to see this, Bill. I hope they get their act together and you get the hats you deserve.

+1,disappointing work.

 

[DougC]

Well--I have a 1/2 beaver that should be ready Monday. Hope they get things together before finishing my hat.

 

[FedOregon]

Where did Shane go?

 

[moontheloon]

Here is the 1932 Shady Oak.

The plan for this hat was a full restoration. Meaning a full cleaning, new sweatband, keep original liner, keep the brim at 2 3/4" raw, replace the ribbon, double bow, and re-block as much as possible.

I like the sweatband itself. It's a nice sheepskin band and it has the Peters Brothers name. That is the main reason I wanted them to do the work. To get a Peters Brothers sweatband.

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Oh my

They charged you for those ?

 

[Bill Hughes]

Where did Shane go?

He moved back to Arkansas and is doing Web Design which is what he went to school for.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Well--I have a 1/2 beaver that should be ready Monday. Hope they get things together before finishing my hat.

While there I did notice all the Peters Brothers cowboy hats on the wall had leather hatbands with silver buckles. Not one ribbon. The only ribbon hats were othe makers and a couple of old (from last summer) hemps.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Oh my

They charged you for those ?

Yes, but at least I got the Peters Brothers sweatband which is the main reason I went there. Even though the seam will have to be re-sewn it’s still a good sweat.

A few days ago I grabbed a Stetson 100 that will need some work. It also is beige. So I’m thinking I’ll send out all three together. Question is to whom? I have two in my mind I’m contemplating.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Well--I have a 1/2 beaver that should be ready Monday. Hope they get things together before finishing my hat.

Hope it turns out well. Looking forward to seeing pictures.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Well--I have a 1/2 beaver that should be ready Monday. Hope they get things together before finishing my hat.

Doug - Have you received you hat? Would love to see pictures.

 

[DougC]

Doug - Have you received you hat? Would love to see pictures.

My son picked up the hat yesterday. He sent pictures and it looks ok. I asked for a bound brim and or style ribbon...got a simple ribbon and unbound brim. So... I’ll take a trip to Texas hatters when I get the hat in hand at Christmas time.