Capn Bob Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 A few days ago, I ordered a pair of wool felt hat blanks from Jas. Townsend and Son...they arrived today (bloody fast!) while I was grilling.One I plan on tacking up for a new tricorne, the other will be used as a round hat, shaped more for the 17th century. Planning on rubbing them a bit with a sanding block, to hopefully give them an aged and abused look, and I'll be getting some Sno Seal or similar to waterproof them. Me current hat is straw, which is good enough for warm weather, but not at all good for winter. And its got so many holes it lets the water in when it rains. Damn, thats sharp!
Dutchman Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 ya know bob, cousin robbie- bless his missing soul, has an interesting philosophy on straw hats. He gets the tightest weave that can be found for his. The rationalle is pretty simple, of course so is he, but make it nice and tight when its dry and when its wet it will swell and seal itself. I pointed the obvious flaws of this to him where he said not to worry, pulled some saw dust and cotton out of his pockets and began to pay the seams. i think he spent too much time in the yards.
Jeff MacKay Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) A few days ago, I ordered a pair of wool felt hat blanks from Jas. Townsend and Son...they arrived today (bloody fast!) while I was grilling.One I plan on tacking up for a new tricorne, the other will be used as a round hat, shaped more for the 17th century. Planning on rubbing them a bit with a sanding block, to hopefully give them an aged and abused look, and I'll be getting some Sno Seal or similar to waterproof them. Me current hat is straw, which is good enough for warm weather, but not at all good for winter. And its got so many holes it lets the water in when it rains. Ahoy Cap'n Bob, I admire your desire to do it yourself. For next time, you may want a foul weather proof hat, you can get an authentic, handcrafted, Oilwaxed one at Captain Jack's Pirate Hats. Also, you can varnish or clear coat your straw hat, with multiple coats you can seal all the holes ( providing it's not an open weave straw) To make it shed the water and keep you dry in those Caribbean squalls. -Jeff Edited April 25, 2010 by Jeff MacKay "Keep 'em Sharp!" http://www.facebook.com/jeff.mackay http://www.facebook.com/buccaneerthemovie http://www.thepiratetradingco.com http://www.captjackspiratehats.com http://www.buccaneerthemovie
adam cyphers Posted May 7, 2010 Posted May 7, 2010 anyone know the process for said oilwaxed hat?i thought of coatin my wool hat w beeswax ...i love beeswax... Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/
Dutchman Posted May 7, 2010 Posted May 7, 2010 hey mate, bring it up to the festival. we can do it there. would make an interesting living history exhibit.
Captain McCool Posted May 7, 2010 Posted May 7, 2010 Is waxing a hat a period practice? I've always wondered. Captain Jack McCool, landlocked pirate extraordinaire, Captain of the dreaded prairie schooner Ill Repute, etc. etc. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "That’s what a ship is, you know. It’s not just a keel, and a hull, and a deck, and sails. That’s what a ship needs. But what a ship is… what the Black Pearl really is… is freedom." -Captain Jack Sparrow
captscurvy_nc Posted May 7, 2010 Posted May 7, 2010 Jeff would be able to give a more detailed response but to my knowledge yes it was a period practice.
adam cyphers Posted May 7, 2010 Posted May 7, 2010 sounds good to me dutch....although i might try to buy another there...i love my bicorn;)...hopefully the vendor will be there.he seems to be a regular. Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/
adam cyphers Posted May 8, 2010 Posted May 8, 2010 sorry dutch...im not familiar with them....and my brain was thinkin o the blackbeard fest...but deltaville it is... Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/
Dutchman Posted May 8, 2010 Posted May 8, 2010 same venders as the blackbeard festival, scarlet scarab is on line. if you order anything before the delyaville festival ask him to bring it with him
Captain McCool Posted May 12, 2010 Posted May 12, 2010 Any more firm word on the period-accuracy of waxing hats? I'm quite curious. Captain Jack McCool, landlocked pirate extraordinaire, Captain of the dreaded prairie schooner Ill Repute, etc. etc. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "That’s what a ship is, you know. It’s not just a keel, and a hull, and a deck, and sails. That’s what a ship needs. But what a ship is… what the Black Pearl really is… is freedom." -Captain Jack Sparrow
Jas. Hook Posted May 19, 2010 Posted May 19, 2010 Ahoy thar! Talkin' o' hats... Does anyone know if the Pyrate Trading Co. of Shawnee, Kansas is still in business???? Projected delivery period has slipped and no response to three e-mail inquires. Jas. Hook "Born on an island, live on an island... the sea has always been in my blood." Jas. Hook "You can't direct the wind . . . but . . . you can adjust the sails." "Don't eat the chickens with writing on their beaks." Governor Sawney
adam cyphers Posted May 19, 2010 Posted May 19, 2010 sry capn McCool...no word as of yet. Here at metal wackers forge.....um....well... we wack metal. http://www.colonialseaport.org/ http://www.creweofthearchangel.com/ http://www.blackbeardscrew.org/
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