McCandless Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 I've got a couple of nice, older hats that need restoration. Did any of y'all have a hat restored? Who did you use, and would you use them again?? Thanks! McC
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 I've bought several used hats at thrift stores and fixed em up myself. As long as they are a quality fur felt. If they are wool felt ya can't do much with them. The dirtiest one I bought I removed the silk liner, dunked in a tub of warm soapy water. Took a soft brush to the stains then rinsed. Layed the brim flat to dry overnight. Next day sprayed the hat with hat stiffiner that I bought at local western wear store. Took a tea kettle and steamered it up and reshaped. Turned out really well(It's the hat in my avatar) . CPK
Paladin Gun For Hire Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 Chili, Is it better to use the stiffener before you steam? I thought it should be done after steaming.
McCandless Posted April 28, 2013 Author Posted April 28, 2013 I've bought several used hats at thrift stores and fixed em up myself. As long as they are a quality fur felt. If they are wool felt ya can't do much with them. The dirtiest one I bought I removed the silk liner, dunked in a tub of warm soapy water. Took a soft brush to the stains then rinsed. Layed the brim flat to dry overnight. Next day sprayed the hat with hat stiffiner that I bought at local western wear store. Took a tea kettle and steamered it up and reshaped. Turned out really well(It's the hat in my avatar) . CPK Been cleaning and blocking my shootin' hats for years, but these are some Saturday Night on the Town hats, and I'm gonna treat them to a professional "going over"... So, the original question remains... "Did any of y'all have a hat (professionally) restored? Who did you use, and would you use them again??" Thanks, McC
Lefty Dude, SASS # 51223 Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 In the early 1990's when I was working in Texas for a spell, IIRC; Houston Area, I found Shudde Bros. I bought several hats at Antiques store there, they did a fine job on reconditioning, cleaning & restoring.
El Sabre Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 Talk to David Torres at www.texashatters.com, top drawer outfit. Right in Lockhart, where the Texas CAS championship will be held next week. This shop brought my Dad's old 20X Stetson back to new condition. Looka here, first post. Howdy, Y'all. Mark
Rattlesnake Slim Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 I had an old hat cleaned and relined at Arizona Hatters in Tucson. I didn't give them very much to work with, but I was very happy with the results. You can find them at arizonahatters.com.
Anvil Al #59168 Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 Talk to David Torres at www.texashatters.com, top drawer outfit. Right in Lockhart, where the Texas CAS championship will be held next week. This shop brought my Dad's old 20X Stetson back to new condition. Looka here, first post. Howdy, Y'all. Mark Have not used them. But have heard good things about them before. I got a old hat I wore 30 years my wife had me stop wearing. And I have going to have it redone. This thread is a good reminder to take it down there while we are in Lockhart for the State shoot. Thanks.
Brother King, SASS #69031 Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 RIght out by you, Blackwater Desparado...hands down one of the best hat makers/ hat shapers/ restorers in the business. See him all the time at shoots and he takes care of his customers. He seems right in the head, too, except he shoots that Holy Crap. Heck, I'm in Sturgis SD and I'm fixin' to box up and send him my all time favorite evening lid....had it over 30 years and its time for a total overhaul. I could just drive it down to the hat maker here. Sings blues like anything but a big white man, too! Send him a PM.
Anvil Al #59168 Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 RIght out by you, Blackwater Desparado...hands down one of the best hat makers/ hat shapers/ restorers in the business. See him all the time at shoots and he takes care of his customers. He seems right in the head, too, except he shoots that Holy Crap. Heck, I'm in Sturgis SD and I'm fixin' to box up and send him my all time favorite evening lid....had it over 30 years and its time for a total overhaul. I could just drive it down to the hat maker here. Sings blues like anything but a big white man, too! Send him a PM. +1 You are right. Think I will wait and send mine to Blackwater also. Need to support our own when ya can. AND, He does great work to boot.
Marcus (Doc) Arroyo #40370 Posted April 29, 2013 Posted April 29, 2013 Roy Jackson at http://www.jaxonbilthats.com/
Hard Cash Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 I purchased a hat from a hatter the was highly recommended and the hat was just okay. When in Las Vegas I visited with D Bar J and shipped him my hat to be completely restored and resized. It came out perfect, IMHO. http://www.dbarjhat.com/
Col. Nathan C. Riddles, SASS # 7462 Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 Flint Custom Hats in Lubbock, TX. http://www.flinthat.com/hatshop.html Miller Hat Co. Houston, TX. http://www.millerhats.com/ Shudde Bros. Hatters Brookswood, TX http://www.shudde.com/ Mike's Custom Hatters, Longview TX http://www.mikescustomhatters.com/renovation.html
Olen Rugged Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 Flint Custom Hats in Lubbock, TX. http://www.flinthat.com/hatshop.html Miller Hat Co. Houston, TX. http://www.millerhats.com/ Shudde Bros. Hatters Brookswood, TX http://www.shudde.com/ Mike's Custom Hatters, Longview TX http://www.mikescustomhatters.com/renovation.html No list of Texas hat men would be complete without the Branding Iron Cowboy Outfitters in Lubbock, Texas http://www.cowboy-outfitter.com/index.html They took in my 25 year old Resistol, cleaned it, re-blocked it, put in a new liner and sweat band, made it better than new. Olen
Brother King, SASS #69031 Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 +1 You are right. Think I will wait and send mine to Blackwater also. Need to support our own when ya can. AND, He does great work to boot. I've been a vendor at many a match. Folks have no ideer how much it takes to vend and shoot. If cowboys had any sense they'd support the folks who show up. They bring the parts, the gunsmithing, the components and the knowledge that adds flavor to any match. Too often we witness fewer and fewer vendors at matches and don't 'get' that the $10 you might have saved by shopping it 'till you couldn't shave another dime just might cost a SASS member, shooter and vendor a profitable shoot. Really, what's better....Doing business with your friends or having no friends in business?
Col. Nathan C. Riddles, SASS # 7462 Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 No list of Texas hat men would be complete without the Branding Iron Cowboy Outfitters in Lubbock, Texas http://www.cowboy-outfitter.com/index.html They took in my 25 year old Resistol, cleaned it, re-blocked it, put in a new liner and sweat band, made it better than new. Olen Forgot about them Olen. They're only 3 blocks west of Flint.
Grizzly Adams 3674 Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 Mike Moore, aka Blackjack Moore at Buckaroo Hatters would be my pick.
Anvil Al #59168 Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 I've been a vendor at many a match. Folks have no ideer how much it takes to vend and shoot. If cowboys had any sense they'd support the folks who show up. They bring the parts, the gunsmithing, the components and the knowledge that adds flavor to any match. Too often we witness fewer and fewer vendors at matches and don't 'get' that the $10 you might have saved by shopping it 'till you couldn't shave another dime just might cost a SASS member, shooter and vendor a profitable shoot. Really, what's better....Doing business with your friends or having no friends in business? +1 Well said.
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 Important question: Wouldn't restoring an old hat ruin its collector value?
Hawknose Bill Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 +1 on Roy Jackson at Jaxonbuilt (Salmon. Idaho). He built my 100% beaver Quigley (which I love and wear EVERY day) and restored my 30 year old Stetson. Does great work. Great guy, too.
Anvil Al #59168 Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 Important question: Wouldn't restoring an old hat ruin its collector value? Some of us don't collect them. We wear them.
Col. Nathan C. Riddles, SASS # 7462 Posted May 2, 2013 Posted May 2, 2013 Important question: Wouldn't restoring an old hat ruin its collector value? I don't think old hats have any real collector value, unless it can be proven that it belonged to a celebrity or some historical figure such as Al Capone or Buffalo Bill Cody.
El Sabre Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 Those of you who'll be at the Texas state shoot will want to know that David Torres of Texas Hatters will be on vendor's row at the match on Saturday. He has to remain in his shop in Lockhart on Friday to deliver a large order.
Noz Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 If you send one to Blackwater Desperado be prepare to be insulted. I sent him my REAL cowboy hat (blackleg serum, semen, urine, manure blood etc.) with some interesting holes. He had his mother re-do the sweat band and she said it was the ugliest hat she had ever worked on. I'm supposed to get it back soon in an interesting military shaping.
Blackwater 53393 Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 If you send one to Blackwater Desperado be prepare to be insulted. I sent him my REAL cowboy hat (blackleg serum, semen, urine, manure blood etc.) with some interesting holes. He had his mother re-do the sweat band and she said it was the ugliest hat she had ever worked on. I'm supposed to get it back soon in an interesting military shaping. Mom always DID like you best!! Actually, after she saw Mogollon Drifter's hat, she moved yours to second ugliest!!
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 SIR send it to Blackwater , you will not be disappointed , only guy I will let fix my hats . BD , did my Dads old hat , looks almost New , IT IS ONLY 35 years old Chickasaw
Terry Lane, SASS #12257 Posted May 4, 2013 Posted May 4, 2013 I use Rand Custom Hats, Billings, Montana. Take care.
Tracker Mike SASS #38824 Posted May 4, 2013 Posted May 4, 2013 I have also used Rand a couple of times with excellent results - one of them was on life support when I sent it in ....
Whiskey Kid Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 Talk to David Torres at www.texashatters.com, top drawer outfit. Right in Lockhart, where the Texas CAS championship will be held next week. This shop brought my Dad's old 20X Stetson back to new condition. Looka here, first post. Howdy, Y'all. Mark +1 for Texas Hatters they have restored to great hats for me. one 20x that i received as a gift years ago and no longer fit, as well an un-dyed 100x beaver I lucked into at a garage sale. Both turned out great. I love that pure beaver, its what i usually wear shooting. Starting to get character now, lots of "Trail Dust!"
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