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cooncatbob

Round oval is 5/8 inch longer than it is wide Regular oval is 1 3/8 inches longer than it is wide Long oval is 2 1/8 inches longer than it is wide X-Long oval is 2 7/8 inches longer than it is wide XX-Long oval is 3 5/8 inches longer than it is wide XXX-Long oval is 4 3/8 inches longer than it is wi...

cooncatbob

I like a bound edge too, here's my Hoosier and my Artlite.

cooncatbob

DR Ulloa wrote:I've been looking into Art's hats. His prices are very good for custom beaver hats. I may commision something odd from Art in the near future.

Dave

The best thing about Art is he'll work with you to come up with something unique.
Art likes variety and a challenge.

cooncatbob

I don't own an AB, but I own a Gray Fed and 2 Snowy Rivers and 3 of Art Fawcetts hats.
If the Ab are as nice as Arts then there is no comparison to an Akubra.
The fit, finish and quality of materials of a custom made hat is evident as soon as you hold both in your hands.

cooncatbob

Yeah, I just have a regular sewing machine but it's great. I've used it to tailor my clothes, do repairs and I've even sew through leather, and multiple layers of nylon. Good item to have. What sewing machine do you have. I have a 50s Singer 185 and a late 60s Kenmore 158.1318. Don't care for moder...

cooncatbob

I just bought a used fur hat on the Internet. I am not much of a hat wearer, but it is a tad too tiny for me. I have never really worn real hats before (except the one I left at Midwest whips), so... am I just stuck, or are there some time-honored proper ways to make it fit a little better? It almo...

cooncatbob

I don't like the foam. My Fed fit fine front to back but was loose on the sides.
I folded up strips of paper towel and put them under the sweat on both sides.
If and when the hat shrinks a bit I'll take them out.

cooncatbob

Smith&Wesson M&P or later called the model 10 they made lots of them, they're still made in fact. That's close enough for me. But it's built on the smaller "K" frame while the SA modified 1917 is built on the larger "N" Frame. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2097/216950307...

cooncatbob

A Walther P-38's hammer will bite you if your holds too high.

cooncatbob

Rook wrote:You forgot the Browning High Power.

Russ

It's not a Revolver.

cooncatbob

Digital camera, spare battery and memory card.
Compass.
Sunglasses or regular glasses.
Pen and note pad.
Phone.
Altoids.
Pocket Knife.
Mini Maglite.
Lotto ticket.
Lighter.

cooncatbob

Art Fawcett of http://www.vintagesilhouettes.com/ Sends out a device (I can't remember what it's called) that measures the size and shape of your head. Art then builds your hat on a block of the proper size and shape. When you get your VS hat it fits like it was made for your head because it was. Th...

cooncatbob

I had to trim my Fed and I took a drawing compass set it to 1/4 inch scribed a line all the way around then took a pair of sharp scissors and cut the brim. Sanded the edge and it was all good. Before. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/174/435514092_d24c140c94.jpg after http://farm1.static.flickr.com/15...

cooncatbob

Thanks for all the input guys :D I'll see if Art would help me out then. Do they come with the inner construction? The reason I need hatboxes, it due to I can't continue to "borrow" shipping boxes from my daily job with a good conscience :wink: Thanks again, Marc Yes, There's a support pl...

cooncatbob

Ask Art.
Art uses really nice black oval boxes.

cooncatbob

I have the Hogue Pau Ferro grips on my 66 and found them quite an improvement over the combat grips that came on my revolver. I do wish that i'd gotten a 4 inch barrel instead of 6. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1417/1021506775_1afb1d3cf9.jpg What is this "instead of" of which you speak?...

cooncatbob

Have put through a number of boxs on this one iin .44mag, its nice piece of work. Hoeever I think if it had woooden grips it would be more Dr Jones. Dang I might have read that in a magazine Nope sorry acutally been there done it. sorry Magnum Jones... the rubber grips are nicer for recoil in .44 m...

cooncatbob

I think Indy would carry either a S&W 620 7 shot .357mag /38 special or a 629 .44mag/.44 special.

cooncatbob

10 if you count the tan ones and my Snowy River.

cooncatbob

Depending on the width of your face your Fed might look better with less brim. I trimmed 1/4 inch all the way around and mine suited me much better.

cooncatbob

I wonder how much more work might be involved if vendors like Steve and Marc would offer insurance or a signature for release? Packages that require a signature for release can be a problem if the receiver is not home during the day, but with advanced notice, I can get the widow next door to sign f...

cooncatbob

If you want a custom Beaver hat, made the style you want and the color you want and you want it in 2 or 3 months not a year or longer check out Art's site. http://www.vintagesilhouettes.com/ Art doesn't do Indy hats, he leaves that to Steve and Marc and besides he likes variety and working with the ...

cooncatbob

Ok, so I go out to a business dinner with my associates. I wear my hat with my shirt and tie (Indy jacket, too), and I'm stylin'! I get compliments all around. We sit down at the dinner table, and off the hat must come :( . My hair looks like I just woke up from a 2 day slumber :oops: . What do you...

cooncatbob

Here's my Buffalo Rifle.

cooncatbob

The bashing instructions could also be on the AB web site, maybe a tutorial video?

cooncatbob

Here's my grey Fed before and after I trimmed 1/4 inch off the brim.

cooncatbob

Excuse me, Mr. Bear, but could you hold on a minute while I open up this orange case? :lol: By the time your stranded in Big Bear country you might want to have it out of the case. :lol: I've seen the .500 and the S&W .460 with yellow grips at the gun shop for between $900 and $1000. It might h...

cooncatbob

Here's a picture of S&W's .500 emergency bear buster.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/Sm ... ase_lg.jpg

cooncatbob

The only place you can get a Fed is from Hats Direct.
http://www.hatsdirect.com/cgi/products. ... edora+Hats

cooncatbob

I sand the moth nibbles on my e-bay hats all the time. I soften the edges of the divots with 220 grit sand paper and then go over the area with 320 or 400 grit. I like the yellow coated paper. You'd really have to go to town to wreak a hat.
Bob.

cooncatbob

You can get it here.
http://www.cineshoppe.com/fullers1.htm
Maybe some enterprising soul should buy a 50 lb bag then sell small quantities to members.

cooncatbob

I thought the turn was only 2/3 of an inch?

:
Bob.

cooncatbob

binkmeisterRick wrote:Bob, between your bag and the Kakadu, I'm having a hard time making up my mind which one I want!

The Kakadu satchel (18 by 17) is much larger then my bag (9.5 by 11)
Cover your bases and get one of each.

Bob.

http://www.vtarmynavy.com/kakadu-satchel.htm

cooncatbob

The Kakadu satchel is a nice looking bag, very rugged.

cooncatbob

Besides the circumference of you head measured in centimeters there's the width to length ratio. Take some outside caliper and measure your head front to back and side to side. http://img.tfd.com/wn/5C/630CD-outside-caliper.gif Round oval is 5/8 inch longer than it is wide Regular oval is 1 3/8 inch...

cooncatbob

Anyone know a source for new liners? I prefer my liners without the plastic as it sticks to my shaved head.
Bob.

cooncatbob

I was referring to the handgun. So the drum on the Magnum is longer? Is that it? Regards, Marc Yes, the cylinder is longer on a .44 magnum. I don't own any .44 S&Ws but I own a .357 magnum (model 66) and a .38 special (M&P). There's a shoulder cut inside the cylinder where the cases mouth r...

cooncatbob

I use double faced tape that I get at the fabric store (JoAnns) 4 or 5 1 inch strips works for me.
Bob.

cooncatbob

I don't know anything about guns besides "don't stand in front of one," but I think I like yours better. They're both beautiful guns though. :) :shock: Shane The hand ejector is a .44 special built on S&W large N frame, same as Indy's S&W. The M&P is a .38 special built on the...

cooncatbob

I have a Hoquy wool Beret that a Dear friend and co-worker bought for me on a trip she made to Paris. When it got soiled I took it to the local dry cleaners per instructions in hat. Well when I got it back the wool was clean but the leather band just crumbled in my hands. I'm even more devastated no...

cooncatbob

Think this must be what your looking for. I copied it and pasted it to a word doc for future reference. Bob. Round oval is 5/8 inch longer than it is wide Regular oval is 1 3/8 inches longer than it is wide Long oval is 2 1/8 inches longer than it is wide X-Long oval is 2 7/8 inches longer than it i...

cooncatbob

Saw this picture posted on the S&W forum and thought I'd steal it and share it here.

My M&P looks close enough.

cooncatbob

Are you talking new or vintage?
Pre 1970 Stetsons are very nice hats. I have 3 Royal Stetsons. A brown. a black and a tan and the felt is very nice. I don't wear them as much as I used to as they're 2 inch brims and I've gotten into wearing broader brimmed hats.
Bob.

cooncatbob

I had to take 1/4 inch off mine, made a big difference.
Bob.

cooncatbob

Now, we are talking proportions! My interest involves the correct method to determine crown height. Brims can always be trimmed; correct? But adding more crown, now that's another proposition. So, is there any general thought on the correct "height" for a given face/head? Sincerely, Well ...

cooncatbob

Mark and Bob: Hey that's not a bad suggestion. I had thought about Art but haven't been in contact with him for at least 3 years. I bought a 50's cream coloured Porti from him which is my primary summer hat. I've only just started to look at hats again recently. It's amazing how a move and a new jo...

cooncatbob

Art enjoys working with his clients to come up with something that is both unique and classic. Check out Indycop's new hat over at the FL. Art just made this for me it's Pecan/Hickory, diamond bash, dimensionally cut brim 2 3/8 front & back 2 1/4 on the sides. Bob. http://farm3.static.flickr.com...

cooncatbob

It's not an Indy hat, but that jolly elf in southern Oregon made me this. Bob

cooncatbob

Here's a couple of pictures of mine. I had to cut 1/4 inch off the brim so I didn't look like a kid wearing Dad's hat.

Bob.
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