Hats Cowboy wearable. 2 new ones.

[preprius]

2 people ordered my hats.  Both orders are from ex-co-workers. 

One wanted Red Oak ! 

   He wanted a symbol called Ahm.  Being one with the universe.  Flat brim.

 

 

The other guy chose Padauk !!

    This guy wanted a bear showing claws. Brim curved. 

 

 

If you bend Padauk let's form a new discusion.   It did not bend like other wood did.  So I had to experiment. 

Me.

Mark Eason

[Peter N White]

Great looking hats.

[daveww1]

very nice hats

[barb.j.enders]

Great hats.

[Denny Knappen]

Mighty fine-looking hats.

[preprius]

Thanks all. 

My first hat took about 20 hours.   It seems I am getting a bit more confident.  Cutting the rings is about 20min per ring now, not over an hour.  So total hours is near 14 hours.

Except the bending of Paduak.   4 hours of trying then 6 more hours of experiments. 

But there is no deadline for these hats.  I told the customers I keep them informed of progress but my schedule is low priority.   I also say they need to participate in the hat topper selection.   If they don't it will be blank. 

I make sure they don't expect it for at least 5 weeks.  I ask if they plan on parties they plan to attend.   Like weddings or anything formal.  Upcoming rodeo?  

 

Also if anyone has questions,  I am here to help and assist.

Me.
Mark Eason