Vent holes: do they work?

[moehawk]

Might try a straw for Spring. Nice and light, most let air pass through to keep the noggin cool.

 

[RJR]

There are a couple of threads out there on perforating hats. Try Hatters tools, to start. I think somebody over there rigged up a star template.

Yes,ChicagoWayVito has made up a number of templates.

 

[jlee562]

Ventilated felt hats were quite common in the heyday of hats. Akubra has several models with vent holes. You'll also want to take the liner out.

 

[Frunobulax]

Yes,ChicagoWayVito has made up a number of templates.

I'm not certain it was ChicagoWayVito, but somebody else posted a tutorial on how to punch and put in grommets. It's been a few months since I read it, so I don't remember where.

 

[TheDane]

Some links to relevant discussions on the subject:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/snowflake-star-vent-hole-template.82749/

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/perforation-ventilation.45177/

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/banana-republic-safari-hat-mystery-solved.73629/

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/vent-holes-do-they-work.42034/

Hope, that helps

 

[guillaumeb]

Tjanks for you answers, I will checkout those links

Some links to relevant discussions on the subject:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/snowflake-star-vent-hole-template.82749/

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/perforation-ventilation.45177/

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/banana-republic-safari-hat-mystery-solved.73629/

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/vent-holes-do-they-work.42034/

Hope, that helps

 

[Dm101]

Resistol

View attachment 15266

THIS is what I'm shooting for.
So far, I've got the drill lined up and ready to attempt it...

 

[Dm101]

Ok, I tried the drill method...not good. The drill bit tore into the hat felt and didn't make a clean hole.

Soooooooo....next was the leather punch.
MUCH better results!
Photos below.
I used a template for the crown top. The sides were done freehand.

Overall...a lot less sweat. I can feel a little air passing through when driving with the windows down. Walking, it's just allowing the heat from my head to escape the hat...no breeze felt.

Overall...a success!

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[scottyrocks]

To the original question, by the time I need vent holes, it's too hot for them to do any good, and I go straight for straw or mesh.