The Federation IV Display Page

Bartram · Post by **Bartram** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:13 pm

darthbish,
Looks good on ya! Hat really fits your face well.

Nice turn too.

B

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:38 pm

I haven't browsed this thread in some time. Probably not since the last post I made here. There have been some fantastic hats recently. Great bash jobs, just great looking hats.. period. Good work guys!

Randy

Wojtek · Post by **Wojtek** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:49 pm

Hi,
I wonder what will happen if I use warm water to bash my fed IV deluxe. Have you ever tried to do it?
Thanks,

darthbish · Post by **darthbish** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:31 am

well.........

I'd hazard a guess and say it'll get wet.

Clutters · Post by **Clutters** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:15 am

Yojimbo Jones wrote:
Clutters wrote:Ok, here's my Raven Bar Bash attempt. My first bash of a hat ever.

Wow! Now I don't need to image what Clive Owen would look like as Indy. VERY cool look, man. Don't touch the bash!

Clutters likes this

Indiana Bugs · Post by **Indiana Bugs** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:43 am

Wojtek wrote:Hi,
I wonder what will happen if I use warm water to bash my fed IV deluxe. Have you ever tried to do it?
Thanks,

You dont need warm water. I use distilled room temp water in a spray bottle. Works perfectly.

Indiana Bugs · Post by **Indiana Bugs** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:51 am

After looking through these pages I decided to fiddle with my hat again. I have thought, for a long time, that the front of the crown was just a little too high, given the block, so I worked the front down about a quarter inch.

This shot shows the overall side view: height and general swoop.

This one shows the top and side pinches pretty well.

Im even more pleased with these results than I was before, and I really liked what it was before.

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:59 am

Nice work Scottyrocks!

And in terms of using hot water on your Federation, Wojtek. I had to use LARGE amounts of steam to get my Deluxe into shape. [I didn't try the room temp distilled water method, but may as I plan to tweak my hat soon.] But which model are you referring to, Regular or Deluxe?

The regular I owned was nothing short of a helmet. BUT, knowing what I do now, I could have handled it. It was only the second attempt I made at bashing, and was quite intimidated by the sheer stiffness of it.

Randy

Indiana Bugs · Post by **Indiana Bugs** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:45 am

theinterchange wrote:Nice work Scottyrocks!

And in terms of using hot water on your Federation, Wojtek. I had to use LARGE amounts of steam to get my Deluxe into shape. [I didn't try the room temp distilled water method, but may as I plan to tweak my hat soon.] But which model are you referring to, Regular or Deluxe?

The regular I owned was nothing short of a helmet. BUT, knowing what I do now, I could have handled it. It was only the second attempt I made at bashing, and was quite intimidated by the sheer stiffness of it.

Randy

Thats the nice thing about sprayed water. It makes the felt, even on the standard Fed IV, which I have, very easy to work with. With steam there is always the danger of overdoing it, which could damage (shrink) the hat, even if only a little. Not so with room temp water, at least in my experience.

EvilDean · Post by **EvilDean** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:13 pm

nice bash's everyone

tomorrow ill post some pics of my 2month old(kicked, beaten and almost (pretty much)trashed) fed iv dlx!
i went on a drunken adventure last night, so i got some pics which are nice

(PS. obviously ill edit my first post, 6pics per topic, i know ;D)

Indy77 · Post by **Indy77** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:25 pm

My oldest Fed 4 (a deluxe) was much easier to bash with the use of heavy steam.

The hat started out very stiff and difficult to work with. But after nearly 2 years of wearing and abuse the hat has soften very much, as well as lightened up.

Travelsonic · Post by **Travelsonic** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:48 pm

Question: I can't help but want to sand down my fed IV to make the felt smoother, less hairy/shaggy/fuzzy (not that it is shaggy to begin with...).

Should I do this, and if so, what is the best course of action (grit of the sandpaper, means of sanding)?

If not, what other methods do you recommend?

Indiana Bugs · Post by **Indiana Bugs** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:20 pm

I think I remember Fedora writing that 320 was the right grit. Please correct me, Steve, if Im wrong.

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:48 pm

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:53 pm

You guys need to do something about that dandruff.

(Lovely pic, btw.)

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:53 am

Great photo, Luke.

Romantic weather
Beautiful setting
Lovely lady
Sharp hat

It doesn't get any better than that.

Cheers,
Mitch

Indiana Joosse · Post by **Indiana Joosse** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:29 pm

When I was in Egypt I had a little help with my bash...

The Antiquarian · Post by **The Antiquarian** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:34 am

Awesome Egypt pictures, Indiana Joose!

Anyway, expect a post from me around Christmas, as that is when I will be getting my Akubra Federation IV!

djd · Post by **djd** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:58 am

Luke and Joosse- great pics thanks!

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:38 am

The Antiquarian wrote:Awesome Egypt pictures, Indiana Joose!

Anyway, expect a post from me around Christmas, as that is when I will be getting my Akubra Federation IV!

If you get it before Christmas, be sure to post before Cow shuts down for the holidays on the 24th

If you can't, we'll be wanting to see those pics first thing next year

Regards, Geert

JRabbit · Post by **JRabbit** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:23 pm

Great pics all!

I ordered a dark brown Fed IV yesterday as a Christmas present from the folks. I doubt I get it until after Christmas, but I'll post pics when I get and try my first bash attempt!

JRabbit

The Antiquarian · Post by **The Antiquarian** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:37 pm

JRabbit wrote:Great pics all!

I ordered a dark brown Fed IV yesterday as a Christmas present from the folks. I doubt I get it until after Christmas, but I'll post pics when I get and try my first bash attempt!

JRabbit

Looks like I'm in the same situation as you then.

Arch Stanton · Post by **Arch Stanton** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:48 pm

gwyddion wrote:If you get it before Christmas, be sure to post before Cow shuts down for the holidays on the 24th If you can't, we'll be wanting to see those pics first thing next year

Regards, Geert

Is it really closing down or are you just saying that the site gets kinda dead around Christmas? I was really looking forward to psting pics of the "presents" I got myself.

Indiana Joosse · Post by **Indiana Joosse** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:41 am

The site really closes down.

I believe the families of the people maintaining this site demanded it...

Post by **Dr. Nebraska S.** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:42 am

Arch Stanton wrote: Is it really closing down or are you just saying that the site gets kinda dead around Christmas? I was really looking forward to psting pics of the "presents" I got myself.

Yep, it's posted in both the announcements section:
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=44426
and in Lao Che's:
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44428

...Though a bit later than I wanted, I'm giving general membership fair warning of our (now) annual holiday closing of the board. To allow for the staff to enjoy the season with their families, give them a much deserved break, and to conduct site maintenance…

The forum boards will once again be closed from December 24 through January 2nd.

We hope you all won't miss the place too much and enjoy the season with your families and loved ones. We'll see you on the other side of the holidays and look forward to tales of all the gear acquired from whichever holiday you observe...

We look forward to seeing your photos when we re-open!

Best wishes,
Nebraska Schulte

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:18 am

Yesterday at the firehouse. It was on my head all day.

Indiana Joosse · Post by **Indiana Joosse** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:16 am

Eh...

It appears the photo is currently unavailable...

Luke Warmwater · Post by **Luke Warmwater** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:35 am

Fixed.

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:50 am

Some terrific looking hats here, guys.

I'm especially impressed with the center dents some of you have managed to get. I know I'm like a broken record on this point, but I've never been able to get the deep center dent I see on Indy's hat. In order to get it, the crown would be too short and it would taper horribly. It wouldn't be that big a deal to me, but I can't get the camel humps as defined as I want in the front.

Maybe I just need to work the felt some more.

Indiana Joosse · Post by **Indiana Joosse** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:12 am

Luke Warmwater wrote:Fixed.

Thanks Luke, it looks great!

I think it's the crazy eyed stare that does it...

crismans wrote:Some terrific looking hats here, guys.

I'm especially impressed with the center dents some of you have managed to get. I know I'm like a broken record on this point, but I've never been able to get the deep center dent I see on Indy's hat. In order to get it, the crown would be too short and it would taper horribly. It wouldn't be that big a deal to me, but I can't get the camel humps as defined as I want in the front.

Maybe I just need to work the felt some more.

Thanks Crismans.

Well, as you can see from my pictures, the trick to getting the dent just right is to have somebody put a baby crocodile on your hat...

NoodlesBubblesBeans · Post by **NoodlesBubblesBeans** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:34 pm

TheChimp wrote:The mail just arrived with my new hat.... so without further ado, here it is (a Fed IV deluxe). It's my first fedora and so also my first ever attempt at bashing a hat, so hopefully it came out ok...

Where do you get a blank hat like that?

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 10:00 pm

Indiana Joosse wrote:
Well, as you can see from my pictures, the trick to getting the dent just right is to have somebody put a baby crocodile on your hat...

Aha! I'll just have my wife and daughter bring one to me when they come back from their trip to Florida next month.

Okay, it won't be a crocodile but will a baby alligator do?

Indiana Bugs · Post by **Indiana Bugs** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 10:43 pm

NoodlesBubblesBeans wrote:
Where do you get a blank hat like that?

By 'blank' I assume you mean an uncreased, or unbashed hat.

The Akubra Federations, the current one being the IV, comes uncreased, and you do it yourself. Its really not at all difficult. All you need is water in a spray bottle, and your fingers. As to whether it came out 'okay,' thats entirely up to you. If you like it, then it came out okay. And you can play with it endlessly, fine-tuning it to look the way you want it to.

Andy Buse · Post by **Andy Buse** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 10:49 pm

Just got my Fed IV Deluxe. I bashed it using only my hands. No water or steam or anything. And my niece was kind enough to display it for me, though she has informed me she won't go out in public with me if I'm wearing it. Too bad for her.

NoodlesBubblesBeans · Post by **NoodlesBubblesBeans** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:17 pm

scottyrocks6 wrote:
NoodlesBubblesBeans wrote:
Where do you get a blank hat like that?
By 'blank' I assume you mean an uncreased, or unbashed hat.

The Akubra Federations, the current one being the IV, comes uncreased, and you do it yourself. Its really not at all difficult. All you need is water in a spray bottle, and your fingers. As to whether it came out 'okay,' thats entirely up to you. If you like it, then it came out okay. And you can play with it endlessly, fine-tuning it to look the way you want it to.

But, Where do you FIND one?

fenris · Post by **fenris** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:47 pm

NoodlesBubblesBeans wrote:
scottyrocks6 wrote:
NoodlesBubblesBeans wrote:
Where do you get a blank hat like that?
By 'blank' I assume you mean an uncreased, or unbashed hat.

The Akubra Federations, the current one being the IV, comes uncreased, and you do it yourself. Its really not at all difficult. All you need is water in a spray bottle, and your fingers. As to whether it came out 'okay,' thats entirely up to you. If you like it, then it came out okay. And you can play with it endlessly, fine-tuning it to look the way you want it to.
But, Where do you FIND one?

Here... http://hatsdirect.com/

Indiana Joosse · Post by **Indiana Joosse** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 4:09 am

crismans wrote:
Indiana Joosse wrote:
Well, as you can see from my pictures, the trick to getting the dent just right is to have somebody put a baby crocodile on your hat...
Aha! I'll just have my wife and daughter bring one to me when they come back from their trip to Florida next month.

Okay, it won't be a crocodile but will a baby alligator do?

Well, you could give it a try, but I'm not sure they have the right shape...

Andy Buse, your niece seems like a great kid! Maybe the two of you should just go out with her wearing the hat...

The Antiquarian · Post by **The Antiquarian** » Sat Jan 09, 2010 9:08 pm

Well, I think it's about high time to show you all my own Akubra Federation IV. I got it as a Christmas gift from my parents, and it is my first ever fur felt fedora (I also have a wool felt and a Panama-style).

Some pictures of me actually wearing it:

Resting while on a long hike in the hills... I did that today too.

This was when I got it on Christmas Day.

A picture taken during one of my daily walks. I always wear my Federation while doing that actually.

Chiliana Jones · Post by **Chiliana Jones** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:14 pm

got this hat september 2008:

Ambon, Indonesia, May 09

Bremen, Germany Nov 09

it's been with me on many travels around europe and indonesia already and it's been crushed, wet and been in really hot weather but still going strong to this day. love it

CJ

NoodlesBubblesBeans · Post by **NoodlesBubblesBeans** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:35 pm

fenris wrote:
NoodlesBubblesBeans wrote:
scottyrocks6 wrote:
NoodlesBubblesBeans wrote:
Where do you get a blank hat like that?
By 'blank' I assume you mean an uncreased, or unbashed hat.

The Akubra Federations, the current one being the IV, comes uncreased, and you do it yourself. Its really not at all difficult. All you need is water in a spray bottle, and your fingers. As to whether it came out 'okay,' thats entirely up to you. If you like it, then it came out okay. And you can play with it endlessly, fine-tuning it to look the way you want it to.
But, Where do you FIND one?
Here... http://hatsdirect.com/

How do I find the price of the Fedora?

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:38 pm

http://hatsdirect.com/cgi-bin/products. ... Federation

NoodlesBubblesBeans · Thu Jan 14, 2010 10:35 pm

jnicktem wrote:http://hatsdirect.com/cgi-bin/products. ... Federation

thanks

Jimmy · Post by **Jimmy** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:34 am

My first post here

Few days ago I've got my Fed Deluxe and I have to say that every compliments I've read about this hat are right. It's the best hat I have ever worn (got few since I've bought my first hat about 15 years ago).
Thanks guys!!

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:08 pm

A warm WELCOME to you, Jimmy.

Glad you like your Fed Dlx.

Jimmy · Post by **Jimmy** » Tue Jan 26, 2010 9:40 am

Thanks.
After two weeks i can say that it was really good purchase.

darthbish · Post by **darthbish** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:43 am

Ok.....it's not a very close up picture, but the 26th of January is "Australia Day" and some friends and I floated down the Mighty Murray river for 4 hours in a variety of blow up things..
All I can say is the Fed's a great way to beat the summer sun on a stinkin' hot day

philby · Post by **philby** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 2:29 am

I finally got through the thread, pheeew. Now I am even more confused, I want to get a Fed IV Fedora to suit a Raiders (Golden Idol Scene) color and style, is the Reg or Deluxe the way to go on this?

Indiana Bugs · Post by **Indiana Bugs** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:54 am

The regular and deluxe are dimensionally the same hat. The browns are also the same color. The differences are in the quality of the felt, and the sweatband, the deluxe being of higher quality in both, resulting in a higher price. I have a regular, however, and couldnt be happier with it. I think its beautiful, and feels great both on and off my head.

You will read opinions on both sides of this. Some will say the regular is perfectly fine, and others will say that you have to get the deluxe.

For lots more info on this, as well as other hats, check out the Fedora Lounge. There are threads there dedicated to the Federation IV that were instrumental in my purchase of mine.

philby · Post by **philby** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 6:32 pm

Thanks for the info, so it's going to be a Dark Brown in Deluxe to suit the Golden Idol scene, thanks

fuzzjunk · Post by **fuzzjunk** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 12:01 pm

I know I look a bit "pale" in these photos.

My Fed IV Deluxe: