The Conversion Corral

[Joao Encarnado]

Or get all rounding jacks so no one trim brims.

 

[1mach1]

Or get all rounding jacks so no one trim brims.

Here you go....

 

[Joao Encarnado]

They make a good fire.

 

[RJR]

 

[bond]

Been a while since I posted a conversion but here's one I sm quite fond of. It's marked a 7 5/8 on tag under sweat but size tag shows 1/2. It's a 3x quality with embroidered liner from Shuddle bros. in Mint condition in a rare cream color. I wasn't digging the thin ribbon so I switched it out for this silk blend lt beige one and added a wind cord too. I am liking this much better now .

 

[RJR]

Very nice,Scott.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nice Scott. I like both versions.

 

[DOGMAN]

I like the look with the wide ribbon.I try to like the thin ribbons,but always seem to lean toward the wide ribbons.

 

[T Jones]

I usually gravitate toward the thin and mid ribbons. But mostly, for me, it depends on the style of hat, and the height and shape of the crown whether I would prefer a wider ribbon or a thin ribbon.

 

[bond]

Most recent conversion of a smaller stetson 3x 1/8 in cream color I like. I bumped this one up to 7 1/2 and gave it a semi Hburg / Capone look . Felt was very dirty and I also pounced it down a little bit.

 

[humanshoes]

Beautiful work on both hats there Scott!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nicely done. But it was a vintage 3x western...

 

[1mach1]

Scott, two beautiful conversions! Nice work, man. :eusa_clap

 

[DOGMAN]

I like that 3x.Great work.

 

[bond]

Thanks for the comments guys.
Here's a Mallory in 7 1/4 that was in pretty rough shape. Ribbon was shot, felt faded and sweat was crap.
I flipped felt inside out and cleaned it in H2o then reblocked to 7 1/2 ,added new ribbon with pleats and wind cord . Under welt brim edge.

 

[Strapped-4-Cache]

^ THAT ^ is a hat I'd enjoy having among my group of hats to choose from each day. Great look.

 

[1mach1]

That is beautiful, Scott. Very nicely done!

 

[randooch]

Probably added 50 years to its already long life. Well done.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nice restauration work!!

 

[DOGMAN]

Bond,you do some awesome work my friend.