The Conversion Corral

[1mach1]

I think the 3 ply ribbon works best.

+1

 

[RJR]

+2,I agree.

 

[T Jones]

Harv, RJR, thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback. It'll definitely be the 3 ply ribbon as suggested.

 

[DOGMAN]

I also think the 3 ply works great.

 

[T Jones]

Thanks for the input, guys. As suggested, I finally finished it up and went with the 3 ply thin ribbon...my thanks again to DOGMAN for the ribbon.

 

[DOGMAN]

Glad you could use it.Here's what I'm working on.A Thoroughbred,3 1/2" brim trimmed to 2 3/4".It has a 6" crown.Someone has replaced the sweatband.The last pics shows a bunch of my trimmed brim rings.

 

[RJR]

Hey Chuck,better delete the pic with the brim rings,Joao,will really be upset .

 

[Topper2]

Hey Chuck,better delete the pic with the brim rings,Joao,will really be upset .

It's going to ruin his weekend...

 

[T Jones]

Yeah, I think I just heard Joao logging in. Better hide those pictures! Can't wait to see the results when you're finished with it.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Why... why...

 

[rogerstg]

Battered Catera? to Three Forks *** Club

I started with this inexpensive 4X Beaver EBay score:



It was worse than the EBay pictures with deep creasing and lots of dirt. The dark area at the front pinch was very soft and felt like it could easily tear.

First I cleaned it with a vacuum, damp sponge, hat sponge and brush. Then rehabbed the soft felt on the front pinch and hand blocked everything using steam and various household implements.



I cut down the brim to ~ 2 3/8", reshaped it to my liking and viola. . .




Sorry about the color balance. It really is the same hat and stayed a medium tan color.

I learned a lot doing this and this forum has been and continues to be a great resource.

Roger

 

[Joao Encarnado]

oh not another brim trimmer...
Nice work never the less.

 

[RJR]

Nice work and save of an abused hat.

 

[rogerstg]

oh not another brim trimmer...
Nice work never the less.

I thought of you as I made my brim trimmer. I imagined you'd think I was doing the devil's work.

 

[gtdean48]

Nice work and save of an abused hat.

:arated:

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I thought of you as I made my brim trimmer. I imagined you'd think I was doing the devil's work.

:\

 

[moehawk]

Great work Roger! Refurbing is a great way to learn and a cheap way to get nice hats. Welcome to the madness![emoji1]

 

[DOGMAN]

Rogerstg,nice save.

 

[ScaryWoody]

I just finished converting a used Akubra Down under. I re-bashed it to a more fedora look. My first attempt at ribbon making.

 

[hatsRme]

Super job, Scary! Wear it in good health.