Pouncing an Akubra Fed IV Standard?
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Pouncing an Akubra Fed IV Standard?
Hello all,
A quick question: I love my Fed IV but it is a teeny bit. . . fuzzier than I might like. So I am debating pouncing it down a little with some superfine sandpaper. Any advice/warnings/experience in doing this? (Including "don't do it, are you nuts?!?")
A quick question: I love my Fed IV but it is a teeny bit. . . fuzzier than I might like. So I am debating pouncing it down a little with some superfine sandpaper. Any advice/warnings/experience in doing this? (Including "don't do it, are you nuts?!?")
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Yeah, don't use a power sander. Seriously, I think if you use a 1200 grit sandpaper (if I recall correctly) and sand in circles by hand, you should be okay. Just take it easy and do a little at a time. It's a "feel" kind of thing. The fuzziness is due to the rabbit hairs sticking up, so the sanding should take that down for you.
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Keep in mind that the Feds are 100% rabbit.
And honestly, going much beyond 600 grit on the sand paper will yield no better results.
Try brushing the hat first. It may solve the probelm for you.
There is a "light it on fire" method that some use, but I will let you search the forums for that one. I'm not sure Im'm ready to recommend it.
Dalexs
And honestly, going much beyond 600 grit on the sand paper will yield no better results.
Try brushing the hat first. It may solve the probelm for you.
There is a "light it on fire" method that some use, but I will let you search the forums for that one. I'm not sure Im'm ready to recommend it.
Dalexs
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