Cowboy Hats

Nice Hats, like the feather look on the box elder. Stategic planning I would guess.

How long does a hat take?
Do you start with a green log?

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-- Joel Tille

They look great, thanks for showing them. Are they hollow inside ?

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I forgot to mention my size” 7 3/8.”

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Well, it takes around 5 to 6 hours to turn, then a few more hours to bend the brim, and dry. VERY CAREFULLY, I must say. Yes I start with green wood, and add water as I am turning, with water flying everywhere. Yes they are hollow inside, 3/32” at brim, up to 3/8” at the top of hat.

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Oh, Dick, I’m sorry my lathe is not big enough to make one to fit, but I am wishing for a bigger lathe.

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I’ve seen some of these… seems quite the challenge. Did it take long to get the hang of turning something so large, and thin? Any thoughts of giving a lampshade a try?

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Hey Scott B, take a look at the projects catagory, and you will see a lampshade, Around 30 hours and very carefully, you should give it a try. Actually, the hat is pretty simple, but very slow and easy, I must say. Roger

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I have watched people make these and still can’t figure it out. Wonderful job here.

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Beautifully done. I would love to see a video or photos of you working. Very impressive.

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