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It all sounds really, really great fedora. Just curious, will you be doing that off center turn on your hats?


Oh, but yesss! I would recommend the turn highly, or not. :lol: Seriously, you can get it straight, or turned. The thing about the turn is, you really can't capture the Raiders look without it. Everytime I think of the turn, I think of 3M$. He was the one that brought me to it, kicking and screaming. The thing about the turn is it not only gives the brim the Raiders look, but it also affects the crown, as long as the felt is not stiff. To see this yourself, grab a soft hat, pop out the creases, put it on your head and turn it. Now, as you turn it, watch the top, where the sides start their radius to the top. You will see a mushroom effect. It is amazing, and also gives the hat some reverse taper that you won't have if you do not do it. Fedora[/list]
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Happy happy happy days...
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The go ahead is such an amazing announcement that it brought this lurking gearhead out to say YAY!! :D :D

so... "YAY!"

:D :D
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Welcome, welcome!... happy times to be a gearhead! :D
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They should declare a national Gearhead Day nation wide. Maybe we could get the day off of work, too! :wink:

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Fedora wrote:
It all sounds really, really great fedora. Just curious, will you be doing that off center turn on your hats?


Oh, but yesss! I would recommend the turn highly, or not. :lol: Seriously, you can get it straight, or turned. The thing about the turn is, you really can't capture the Raiders look without it. Everytime I think of the turn, I think of 3M$. He was the one that brought me to it, kicking and screaming. The thing about the turn is it not only gives the brim the Raiders look, but it also affects the crown, as long as the felt is not stiff. To see this yourself, grab a soft hat, pop out the creases, put it on your head and turn it. Now, as you turn it, watch the top, where the sides start their radius to the top. You will see a mushroom effect. It is amazing, and also gives the hat some reverse taper that you won't have if you do not do it. Fedora[/list]
Well, now I have some thinking to do. Originally I wasn't too concerned about getting the turn done to my hat, but after reading your statement, Fedora, I may have to re-think things.
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Well, I DON'T want it done to mine, just to make it democratic. 8) Regards. Michaelson
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Maybe on my 2nd hat.

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Turn? Who needs the turn? :? ...If your head and face is naturally off center and crooked, Eyeballs and nose 3 degrees off center you can save a lot on reblocking and bashing!!! :wink: :lol: Like Michealson, I'm going in for the Indy facial shift surgery next week :shock: :lol: :lol:

Some of us are blessed with it from birth....Others not so blessed eh

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P.s. The longer I wait for "The Fedora" I feel my mental stitching is slowly coming loose!!! :shock: :shock: Must....haveeee....newwww...liddd...
In the mean time I'm learning draw hats on the walls with my toes...Man this white jacket is tight!
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It wouldn't if it had correctly installed 'action pleats'? :-s :wink: Regards. Michaelson
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...And the D rings installed. We are talking about the "cotton Indy," right? :-s

Yeah, I want my fedora without the turn, just as it was made in the day. I figure the felt and quality of the hat will allow it to take its own character. :wink:

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It would appear that the members of FICCOW(Fedora Impatience Club of COW) continues to grow. Has there ever been as much anticipation of a product in these parts before? I've been here for four years, some lurking, some not, but I don't recall this much excitement over anything before. I can remember being pumped for the arrival of the Wested on Christmas morning, and this is something akin to that. Maybe we should get those glass display cases from Baron's to put these in. Always handle them with cotton/latex gloves. And have those surgical head covers so the hat never actually touches your head. It must be kept pure and untainted! :lol: Or I'll just wear it and let Mother Nature take a crack at it...
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OH yes. The anticipation and wait on the first authentic lambskin Wested...the first FS Expedition jacket....the first Wested authentic goatskin jacket....the first redfour Headpiece of the Staff of Ra....shall I go on? :wink: Regards. Michaelson
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Post by schwammy »

The Federation has come to be known affectionately here as the 'Fed.' The Peters Brothers hat is routinely called a 'PB.' Will the Fortune and Glory hat be called the 'FNG,' 'F&G,' or the 'Fang?' I can think of another possibility, but I can't say I care for it.
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#-o Oooo. yes, let's not go there! :roll: :wink: Regards. Michaelson
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I'm like F&G, pronounced "EFF N' GEE",
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Hummm. that's the pronunciation of a collector doll company. :-s Regards. Michaelson
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Just make sure it does not become, "Fedora's Folly". :lol: Oh, but that is FF. Oops. :D Fedora
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How about "The Steve"? :) :junior: -IJ
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How about the "FG"...Nah! kinda brings back memories of a certain nemesis...those who have been around awhile know what I'm talking about.
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I've just been referring to it as 'Fed by Fed'...but you're looking for an acronym...hum...FBF?

FBFG (Fedora by Fortune & Glory)

FGF (Fortune & Glory Fedora)

SMRKHAYWYHOTDY?AI! (Steve makes really killer hats and you wish you had one too, don't you? admit it!)

That last one might have to go on a hot key, though...
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Indiana Jerry wrote:SMRKHAYWYHOTDY?AI! (Steve makes really killer hats and you wish you had one too, don't you? admit it!)

That last one might have to go on a hot key, though...
I like that!

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An update. I am getting set up to take pay pal, if that will help folks out. Heck, I will even do a layaway! :lol: Fedora
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Great. I will send you my measurements and a payment to confirm my order once you say go.. PM coming.

Thanks,
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PayPal is great. Just let us know. We're all "chomping at the bit," as my grandfather used to say.
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Were the felt bodies not supposed to be here by today, the 26th? Yes, I have a pornographic memory...er, photographic...
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layaway... :D

thank you for thinking of the less priviledged who have emaculate taste. :P
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Hello All:

Yet another newby here! I have been perusing COW for quite a while and recently joined. I am feverishly trying to get my gear together, and Fedora's hats sould like a can't miss! I am really excited about the possibility of getting a ROLA Fedora made by the resident expert. I will try to order as soon as I am able - great price!!! I have to say that this experience so far has been a blast!!! :D :D


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Welcome to COW, Bruce. Keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times and enjoy the ride.
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Thanks! I'll try.........but..........no risk no fun...... :twisted: :twisted:


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Welcome, bclead! You can't go wrong with a hat from Fedora. In fact, I believe he said he may offer a layaway plan if that helps you! :wink:

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Thanks Bink. I know that there is probably a link above somewhere, but does Fedora have a web site yet? What is the URL?

BTW...I happen to love the movie Real Genius from which (I think) that Socrates quote comes!!


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Welcome aboard!! It is good to have fresh blood in the pool. On my website, I am still waiting for it to be finished by another fan here. regards, Fedora
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Ok, I now accept pay pal!! Thanks to the ones who steered me this way. I had no idea that I could use them, and it be so easy. Fedora
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yay! paypal!!!! :D
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Instant Cash.....
No waiting around for those money orders now!!
Are you ready yet? :shock:

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It took me years to get on the fedora bandwagon and now I think I have 'fedora angst.'
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bclead wrote:Thanks Bink. I know that there is probably a link above somewhere, but does Fedora have a web site yet? What is the URL?

BTW...I happen to love the movie Real Genius from which (I think) that Socrates quote comes!!

.........Bruce
I don't think the site is up and running yet, but it will be soon! As for the "Real Genius" quote, you got it, my friend! :wink:

"Ick, what's happening to the ice?!"

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Fedora wrote:Welcome aboard!! It is good to have fresh blood in the pool. On my website, I am still waiting for it to be finished by another fan here. regards, Fedora
You had better take some time off now. When you open your doors, you won't be able to rest for about....a year...

Looking forward to it.

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Whoopee!! Just talked to my supplier and he said I should have the bodies in hand in 4 or 5 days.(I just paid for them) I will have everything that I need......finally. I will start going through my list of preorders and contact each one in the order that they contacted me. Now, I just need that website finished!!! Fedora
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The runners will please take their places in the starting blocks..... :D \:D/ :wink: High regards. Michaelson
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=D> =D> =D> \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/

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Fedora,
I can't wait to get that call... Er, email. This is great!
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That's what I've been waiting to hear!!
Don't let it get your nerves up, we know it's
worth the wait, and most of all, have fun!
We are ALL pulling for you!!

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This may perhaps be a more anxiously anticipated event than the fourth movie.

Do we get to make satisfied customer comments on your website, Mr. Fedora?

I'm peakin'! Where's my lithium?!

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...there's no "dancing" emoticon, so... *dances a jig*
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Flattery wrote:...there's no "dancing" emoticon, so... *dances a jig*
This one might be a suitable for the occasion as well... :wink:

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As soon as that site's up, I'm there! \:D/ :notworthy:
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Strider wrote:As soon as that site's up, I'm there! \:D/ :notworthy:
Heck, I'm there even before the site's up! It's already on my list of Bookmarks! Great to hear the good news Fedora. This question may seem a bit personal to your business Fedora, but about how many people ARE there on the waiting list? :junior: -IJ
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This question may seem a bit personal to your business Fedora, but about how many people ARE there on the waiting list?

Not at all. I don't mind. I have not counted lately, but a few weeks ago, it was at around 60. I figure it is around 70 or 75 now. Quite a few members here, and many folks that don't post. I ordered over a hundred bodies so there are still some left. :wink: My next order will include some grey bodies and a few pecan, just to have around. I figure I can have all of the preorders out by the first week in Dec. I have converted one of my storage buildings into the Adventurebilt Hat Shop, with heat and air conditioning. It used to me my recording studio. I used the diagram from that old hatmaking book to set up the shop. Fedora
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Fedora wrote:I have not counted lately, but a few weeks ago, it was at around 60. I figure it is around 70 or 75 now.....I figure I can have all of the preorders out by the first week in Dec.
Are you not going to sleep? :shock:
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