The difference an 1/8'' makes

[squidkidd]

Well, being stuck for 2 weeks in the most boring place in the country, Idabel, OK (apologies to anyone from there) for my job, I finally decided I'd do something about the brim of my Akubra that I always thought was a little too wide for my face. A quick trip to Wal-Mart produced a compass, ruler, fabric chalk, 150 grit sand paper, and scissors for a total of $10. A quick shot of vodka and fifteen minutes later I had a much nicer proportioned fed dlx.

Before (don't tell my girlfriend I was multitasking on the phone):


After:


Perfect! It really was super easy. For anyone thinking about doing it don't worry, just try to cut in as a continuous motion as possible. Just 1/8'' was all it took!

Regards,
Brian

[cooncatbob]

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

[MiloFinch]

Good looking hat.

I was never able to look good in a tall crown fedora, so my hat is about as far from SA as possible. But that one fits you great.[/i]

[Castor Dioscuri]

Seriously, I really envy you folks that have guts enough to go to work on your feds like that. I for one would never forgive myself if I made a poorly placed snip...

[MiloFinch]

Agreed. All I've been able to do was tighten the pinch.

[McFly]

I took off probably an inch from my Akubra (or close to it)!!! Talk about a big difference.

Looks pretty good to me... I actually think it's a little hard to see much change, except in the front. I still think it looks good though.

Shane

[Bullitt]

I also took 1/8 inch off of my Fed Dlx. It's amazing how much a difference such a little change can make.

[agent5]

Please give me your girlfriends number. I would love to inform her about your multitasking.