Northwest Hat Co Raiders
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- marker2037
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Northwest Hat Co Raiders
Hey gents,
Here is my newest hat from Mike Miller. A spec'd Raiders, with turn. Can't wait to wear it! The man is a master at his craft and should be included as one of the best Indy hat makers there is. And you should also try any other type of hat from him.
Here is my newest hat from Mike Miller. A spec'd Raiders, with turn. Can't wait to wear it! The man is a master at his craft and should be included as one of the best Indy hat makers there is. And you should also try any other type of hat from him.
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Re: Northwest Hat Co Raiders
Mike makes some very nice hats. I have a couple Indy ones in brown and moss green. Also got a couple other styles from him. Good prices and quality hats.
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Northwest hats are works of art
I have 3 of them. Awesome hats. Your Raiders is splendid.
I have 3 of them. Awesome hats. Your Raiders is splendid.
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Yup, got a sable and a whiskey.... beautiful!!!
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Have one of Mike's non-Indy hats and get compliments every time I wear it.
He has really upped his Indy game!
Regards
Indiana Jeff
He has really upped his Indy game!
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Indiana Jeff
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I’ve been looking at this thread in hopes someone would post a link to his site.
I’m assuming he has one.
Croft
I’m assuming he has one.
Croft
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https://www.northwesthats.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Thank you Glenville86.
So I assume you contact him for price's.
Does anyone have a ballpark
Croft
So I assume you contact him for price's.
Does anyone have a ballpark
Croft
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He is also on FB. Prices depend on felt type. I will say his hats are not that expensive considering some of the other custom makers. I would guess between 250-350 on average.Indiana Croft wrote:Thank you Glenville86.
So I assume you contact him for price's.
Does anyone have a ballpark
Croft
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I've had mine for six years and it's as nice today as it was the day I got it.
Mike's prices are listed here.
https://www.northwesthats.com/ordering" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Mike's prices are listed here.
https://www.northwesthats.com/ordering" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
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Thanks Indiana Jeff.
Could of swore those were not there the other day.
Croft
Could of swore those were not there the other day.
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I'll post a couple pics of the hat on me tomorrow guys. Been a few weeks since I got it and it's amazing.
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That is an absolutely gorgeous hat! Thanks for sharing the pictures!marker2037 wrote:Hey gents,
Here is my newest hat from Mike Miller. A spec'd Raiders, with turn. Can't wait to wear it! The man is a master at his craft and should be included as one of the best Indy hat makers there is. And you should also try any other type of hat from him.
There are ladies here too, btw.
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You call him Dr. Jones, Doll!
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Nice hat, and nice back ground, man what I could do with jungle like foliage.
Wear that in good health, love it.
Croft
Wear that in good health, love it.
Croft
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Appreciate it Croft!
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Probably a silly question, but I still wonder so, here it goes: The hat body is turned, but the band and lining is installed correctly, i.e. not turned so when you put the hat on, the ribbon is in the back, not turned?
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A "turned" hat is all about how it's bashed and worn, not made.
The hat is made normally with all the parts lining up. Then, it is turned when bashed. So wearing a turned hat, the bow on the sweatband will not be centered on the back of your head.
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Indiana Jeff
The hat is made normally with all the parts lining up. Then, it is turned when bashed. So wearing a turned hat, the bow on the sweatband will not be centered on the back of your head.
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Re: Northwest Hat Co Raiders
That's correct.
The hat is made normally, but bashed/blocked off center so the seam on the sweat band that's normally directly in back of your head will be off-center, the bow will be more towards the front of the hat when it's normally directly on the side, and the dimensional brim will then create a "swoop" because it's also off-center.
The hat is made normally, but bashed/blocked off center so the seam on the sweat band that's normally directly in back of your head will be off-center, the bow will be more towards the front of the hat when it's normally directly on the side, and the dimensional brim will then create a "swoop" because it's also off-center.
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Im on like my 4th Kepplar and i need a new one. I ran into Tod the other day on vacation and he was admiring my Indy gear. He mentioned Le Kepplar had passed. I lived near Lee and just picked my stuff up from him. Sad to learn that.
Any way, nice hat, whats the website for this guy? Im interested in it.
Any way, nice hat, whats the website for this guy? Im interested in it.
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Lee passed away in 2015, huge loss to the Indy community.
Mike's website is https://www.northwesthats.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. He makes a great hat.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Mike's website is https://www.northwesthats.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. He makes a great hat.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
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This one doesnt get talked about as much, so I thought itd be worth reviving this thread.
Northwest Hats has been making a lot of Indy Fedoras lately, no surprise.
He posted this on his Facebook on June 30
I'm about to receive a beaver no turn raiders from him too. Will post pics once it arrives
Northwest Hats has been making a lot of Indy Fedoras lately, no surprise.
He posted this on his Facebook on June 30
I'm about to receive a beaver no turn raiders from him too. Will post pics once it arrives
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Great looking hat. I was just looking at NW Hats site the other day so I'm glad you revived this thread.
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I have a Northwest and it is a great hat. Reasonable prices and excellent customer service
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It arrived!
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It looks great! Suits you well.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
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I can't believe it's been years that I've been considering a beaver Northwest hat. Why I never pulled the trigger long ago is really sad. Now I'm ust doing the thing where I measure my head like a dozen times over the next couple days to make sure of the fit.
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Nice looking hat, Elwood95! Looks good on you!
Cheers,
Bear
Cheers,
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I'm trying really hard to resist getting one of these. I used to live out in Oregon and actually went by the store once but it was closed and I never got back. Bummer.
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Ok, one last decent pic of the hat on my head
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Looks great! Must be a selfie flip because it seems like the bow is on the wrong side. Image is probably reversed.