In-depth discussion of the Fedora of Indiana Jones and all other hats appearing in the Indiana Jones movies
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Mississippi
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by Mississippi » Sat Nov 18, 2006 12:58 pm
Hey guys,
I got my regular fed in the mail yesterday and took my first crack at bashing a hat. I put it side by side with my HJ to do a comparison. I would appreciate any suggestions. Oh, and it took my hat 4 days to get to me.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pepsipays ... /my_photos
Strider
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by Strider » Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:23 pm
I think it has a very well of souls look on your noggin! Also, I think you can get some of that taper out by not making the center dent so deep. Awesome lid.
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by Canyon » Sat Nov 18, 2006 3:16 pm
Bryan, welcome to COW.
That's a stunning fedora you have there. Very Raidersesque.
Strider
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by Strider » Sat Nov 18, 2006 5:54 pm
I'm just curious as to how you get that thing on your head with a dent that low.
Mississippi
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by Mississippi » Sat Nov 18, 2006 6:23 pm
I actually worked on part 2 for a little while today. I basically got it really dirty and started to try and make the felt a little more pliable all the way around. Thanks again Tone for the brim advice. Here are some pictures of my day old Akubra.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pepsipays ... e2&.src=ph
moses
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by moses » Sat Nov 18, 2006 6:42 pm
What's that stain effect, grease?
Mississippi
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by Mississippi » Sat Nov 18, 2006 6:50 pm
Mineral oil
Indiana G
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by Indiana G » Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:16 pm
man, thats i nice bash job. i really like how the camel humps turned out. i hope mine turns out just as good when i get it.
Fatdutchman
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by Fatdutchman » Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:53 pm
Dude, that is outstanding! There's no way I could wear a hat with a crease that deep!
Oklahoma Jones
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by Oklahoma Jones » Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:00 am
Strider beat me to it.....that hat has WOS written all over it! Enjoy the 'new' lid