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Post by magnumwheelman on Feb 4, 2023 15:23:04 GMT -5
I know Doug used to post threads, ( sorry , can’t remember his forum name) about all his hats, & about places that “re-block” them…
I have a Fedora, that my wife bought me ( supposed to be a “good one” ) that I wear when driving antique cars, or going down to the Surf Ballroom, that we do each winter on the anniversary of the “day the music died”
The Fedora has a satin liner, with a heavy clear vinyl “top” inside.. . The hat is super hot to wear… I’m hoping to find a hat guy that could fix the liner, and make it cooler to wear…
Not sure if the vinyl is there to protect from sweat, and help the had keep its shape, or what???
I have a cheap straw Fedora, I wear in the summer… so I’m not looking to make it, something that is not…
Any ideas???
And any one seen Doug lately… kinda miss his posts
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Post by jfo4 on Feb 4, 2023 16:13:32 GMT -5
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Post by bigbrowndog on Feb 4, 2023 16:28:25 GMT -5
Was it Dougader??
Trapr
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Post by bushog on Feb 4, 2023 16:37:05 GMT -5
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Post by magnumwheelman on Feb 4, 2023 16:38:43 GMT -5
Yes Dougader… we were involved in quiet a few conversations over the years
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Post by mk70ss on Feb 4, 2023 17:51:27 GMT -5
 Mine and my wife’s hats. Both are custom made. Mine in Nevada, hers in Wyoming.Hatmaker for my wife’s hat is Mackie Custom Hats in Shell WY. |
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Post by bula on Feb 4, 2023 18:03:28 GMT -5
I texted Doug.
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Post by bula on Feb 4, 2023 18:10:49 GMT -5
I'm liking the jackets.
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Post by dougader on Feb 4, 2023 18:37:47 GMT -5
I know Doug used to post threads, ( sorry , can’t remember his forum name) about all his hats, & about places that “re-block” them… I have a Fedora, that my wife bought me ( supposed to be a “good one” ) that I wear when driving antique cars, or going down to the Surf Ballroom, that we do each winter on the anniversary of the “day the music died” The Fedora has a satin liner, with a heavy clear vinyl “top” inside.. . The hat is super hot to wear… I’m hoping to find a hat guy that could fix the liner, and make it cooler to wear… Not sure if the vinyl is there to protect from sweat, and help the had keep its shape, or what??? I have a cheap straw Fedora, I wear in the summer… so I’m not looking to make it, something that is not… Any ideas??? And any one seen Doug lately… kinda miss his posts Hey, yeah... the plastic in the liner is to protect the hat from sweat, hair products, etc. It's not too much to replace the liner but if you have a collectible fedora you diminish resale by putting in aftermarket replacements. But you could have the liner set up so it's removeable and even add air vents to help. I had a custom made with no liner and an aeration pattern put into the top of the hat. Aside from that, straw hats with ventilation are even cooler.    I have a 1910's Stetson derby with similar pattern:     Basic golf hat:    |
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Post by dougader on Feb 4, 2023 18:43:06 GMT -5
Mike Miller at NW Hats is my go-to guy now. He could take out the old liner and save it for you, and see about putting in vents at the top and even on the sides of your fedora if the felt isn't too thick. www.northwesthats.com/541-515-0422 870 Pearl St. Eugene, OR 97401 |
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Post by kevshell on Feb 4, 2023 19:38:39 GMT -5
This gentleman makes a very nice hat. I got a pure beaver Gus from him this fall. Not cheap but it's a good one. baldwinhats.com/ |
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Post by bushog on Feb 4, 2023 23:03:56 GMT -5
Mike Miller at NW Hats is my go-to guy now. He could take out the old liner and save it for you, and see about putting in vents at the top and even on the sides of your fedora if the felt isn't too thick. www.northwesthats.com/541-515-0422 870 Pearl St. Eugene, OR 97401 Is that the guy that took over Art’s shop? BTW….I may be the only one here that knows the Black Sheep Hats thang…. |
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Post by rWt on Feb 5, 2023 6:50:00 GMT -5
Dougador has the best hats!
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Post by bula on Feb 5, 2023 7:52:20 GMT -5
Doug, my favorite, the pic above of the white straw, you wearing Hawaiian camo shirt.
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Post by dougader on Feb 5, 2023 8:39:49 GMT -5
Mike Miller at NW Hats is my go-to guy now. He could take out the old liner and save it for you, and see about putting in vents at the top and even on the sides of your fedora if the felt isn't too thick. www.northwesthats.com/541-515-0422 870 Pearl St. Eugene, OR 97401 Is that the guy that took over Art’s shop? BTW….I may be the only one here that knows the Black Sheep Hats thang…. No, that's David Gibson and he's very good, too. I have seen his work in person and it is top-notch. Black Sheep Hat Works stopped taking orders sometime back. Not sure if that has changed. I was quoted 12 months for my hat and it took around 23 months. |
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