The Conversion Corral

[randooch]

Way to hang in there, Cattus! Nice job on the lid.

 

[Cattus Petasatus]

Thanks. The brim started life at 3 1/4, or 3 1/2 (I don't remember.) I had the guys at Cavenders (local western store) cut it down to 2 3/4. I might have them take off another 1/8.

When I get a second I'll show you my other conversions.

 

[DOGMAN]

Here is the hat I did for a friend of mine.It is a Bradford western by Resistol 100% wool,brim-4 1/2",open crown-6 1/4".After conversion,brim-2 6/8"crown front-4 1/2",back-4" ribbon 1 1/2" ivory,bow with black stripe.

 

[Chepstow]

Dogman, good job done. A new hat is born!

 

[DOGMAN]

Here is my next conversion.Resistol Top Rail 3x,(cordova)brown,open crown-6 1/2",brim-4".After conversion crown-front-4 3/4",back-4 3/4",sides-5 1/2",ribbon 2"black.This is my favorite conversion so far.

 

[randooch]

Nicely done, Dogman. The new brim looks about 2.5, is that right?

 

[mikespens]

Most excellent DOG, great brim lines.

 

[hatophile]

Indy and the Crystal Skull!! Great job D-Man.

I see you live in NE Ohio, I am in Canton. The white house in the pic on the left looks surprisingly like my farmhouse before it was renovated.( It isn't though.)

 

[Chepstow]

Dogman, great job done, man oh man. That looks good!

 

[DOGMAN]

Thank you,randooch,mikespens,hatophile,Chepstow.Yes the brim is 2.5.I live in Cuyahoga falls not so far from you,hatophile.

 

[hatophile]

Nice pics, from Ohio? I love old barns and houses. Guess that's why I live in one.

 

[DOGMAN]

They are,Billy Jacobs prints.My wife and I found them at one of the flea markets down in Berlin.I too love old barns and houses.I envy you for living in old house.

 

[hatophile]

They are,Billy Jacobs prints.My wife and I found them at one of the flea markets down in Berlin.I too love old barns and houses.I envy you for living in old house.

Thanks, fortunately I had a good builder who updated it nicely. It really did look like that picture beforehand.
Maybe that's why we like to give new life to old hats too.

 

[DOGMAN]

That could be.I really enjoy seeing the conversions that other people have done.I am haveing great fun doing and wearing my conversions.

 

[Joshbru3]

Excellent!!!! I love those tall crowned Resistols. They are so versatile. I usually use Stagecoaches for my conversions because they have 6 1/4 open crowns. I reblock them with a flatter topped block, so I usually bring them down to 6 inch open crowns. The way you flanged the brim and creased the crown on this latest conversion reminds me of my conversions. I love the crease to be about 4 3/4 in front and back and the side crown height to be anywhere from 5 1/4 - 5 1/2 inches tall. This to me is the perfect conversion. Great job, Dogman!!!!

 

[DOGMAN]

Thanks,Joshbru3.I have to say after seeing your conversions I wanted to do a similar hat.I am happy you think it looks close to your conversions.That is a nice compliment.I really like to use the Resistol hats for my conversions,because of the tall crowns.This is my favorite conversion so far.Thanks again.

 

[bowlerman]

nicely done, as always, Dogman!

 

[DOGMAN]

Thanks,bowlerman.Makes a guy feel good when other people like my conversions.Here is a picture of the bow.

 

[thespoiler]

Thanks,bowlerman.Makes a guy feel good when other people like my conversions.Here is a picture of the bow.

Dogman,

Good work on both hats.......I especially like the way you did the black ribbon...well proportioned .....

 

[DOGMAN]

thespoiler,thank you my friend for the compliment.All the hats I've done so far have been polyester ribbon.Not that easy to swirl or to fray the ends.