Building a Cowboy Hat

[@justinhall2117]

How do you even get the shape to start with? Just a normal sheet of felt? Block it and then cut a circle? Also what style hat is that, that you're wearing?

[@lenledwidge5367]

I recall back in the 1960s on Monday nights was Scouts. I ironed my shirt. scarf and lastly was my Stetson. Now at 70 it's just too over loosing it expensive to own a Stetson. My last Stetson is at the bottom of OKANAGAN LAKE B.C. I hope something enjoys it; I'm still pissed after loosing it long ago. THANKS. Alberta Canada

[@TheTopherloaf]

Massively well done. Proof that you don’t have to have a 1900s conformitor or formillion. Just quality felt, know how, and patience.

[@darlenebracken5482]

There is a lot that goes into making a custom hat! It is truly an art... beautifully done!

[@andylee7862]

I just love handcrafting! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@BboyGraphicx]

Absolutely beautiful video, so inspired.

[@DP-Dignity]

Amazing skill and quality. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@leesvision]

This was very interesting. One thing I love about youtube is I learn about random things and today it was hat making. I'm a big fan of wool felt, it's cool to learn about other fibers used for felt. Much love ❤️

[@russelshouse2224]

I enjoyed watching this, thank you

[@patches112387]

What grit do you use to sand the hats? This is amazing and I had no idea you sanded professional hats

[@jessiecoleman120]

What are you spraying on your hat before you set fire to it?

[@frankburkett4627]

Great video! It reminds me that I have to get mine cleaned👍

[@Dxbypolar]

Those hats are so dope were do you get the hats from and what material are they

[@131dyana]

Thank you that was very interesting. God bless you and your family.

[@Wildwest89]

I really like the hat he’s wearing, it looks the the cowboy painter Charlie Russell’s hat

[@tekalitha]

What a wonderful skill to keep. I wish you the best on your dream for being #1 Canadian hat designer. I will be following you. My Father and Grandparents were very happy hat wearing people. We would take a trip to go and get their hats.

[@matthewb8229]

That isa fantastic looking cowboy hat! Great colors!

[@sicknick282]

Hello from Texas, I do my own hat cleaning and shaping myself, you do great work by the way. I will try the flame technique on my hats and see how it works.

[@deborahsacco186]

Made in Canada and World class!!

[@111111111Tiger]

He makes some SMOKING hats.

[@jgonz3542]

This is amazing.

[@denizkeskin9963]

Hi mate! what kind of alcohol do you use to burn your hats? cheers and keep it up!

[@LouisianaGirly]

I saw fire. I come to video. I press like.

[@ansonwaugh6433]

I am wondering. When creating the block, do you account for the band material, or is it the band material that keeps it snug.

[@campfiresolutions]

Great explanation on how it’s done. But where do you get beaver/rabbit hat blanks to even start the process?

[@ghostrider-tj7du]

That was exactly what I was going to ask. Does he make his own felt and how or buy blanks of some sort? What are the blanks called and where do they come from

[@alanmoberly64]

I struggle to understand why so many people want a cattleman's style hat. So many interesting styles to be had.

[@ibalinz952]

I love to buy your hat one of these days

[@Xitaychin]

Thank you, very fascinating! I like he tells some tips and explains what he does and why, it really helps!!!

[@5upgunplay551]

From a Texas rancher nice hats amigo

[@johnhoward3271]

GREAT JOB !!!! ( wish You'd come to Tennessee to make hats )

[@BarJLHorseTraining]

You can order them and he will ship to you

[@flowerpowerbyrocko8104]

6:25 That light the hat was amazing

[@javierrodriguez2863]

Great work, you have wonderful skills , can you tell me where to buy the hat supplies, blocks, flanges etc!

[@chasewilliams9673]

What style of block is that? I’m trying to get an idea on what style is mostly used in western hats. Like 51,52?

[@CDNJacobIRL]

do you buy the hats already formed with the bump?

[@kevinshorter5861]

What do you use on a old cowboy hat to clean it!!

[@quirkyvector]

Wow so amazing, Where did you get the hat blocks from that say RA? very cool shop

[@Rogue_Too]

Beautiful work

[@mattvalade2609]

I wear a hat almost every day, I want one of these

[@arabellahowe]

where do you buy the base hat I want to get into cowboy hat making

[@Skoden_lures]

I have a felt Tiller by Brixton. It is super soft i want it stff stiff stiff (dats wut she said) how do I do dat? Do you use chemical stiffener? Starch? Steam? Enquiring minds want to know!

[@chucktaylor4958]

I love cowboy hats and always reshape them after I purchase them. Broken in sombreros are the best.

[@SailingSpyridon]

Are you using fabreeze or is it isopropyl alcohol

[@AndrewN416]

How did you attach the liner?

[@SharkWhisperer1988]

Your Link only takes me to Facebook, not your specific Facebook page(?) - can’t find it.

[@mia-do4oh]

quindi se ho capito bene , lui usa modellare il capello con semplice vapore , e acqua giusto ? ( non capisco molto bene l' inglese per questo chiedo 😅 )

[@EvanGulbrandsen]

What do you spray on the hat when you light it on fire?

[@fernlintner65]

Very very cool!

[@outcastfisherman6991]

Beautiful

[@broomtailcountry]

I’m going to need to stop by here and get myself a working hat.

[@dillonwoolf1711]

I like it

[@theguy6288]

What type/thickness of felt are you using?

[@scroungyredneck936]

How come my hat looks so dirty and oily ? I sprayed red diesel on it before I lit it on fire I kinda smoldered awhile and put off lots of smoke . Now it’s filthy and stinks terrible.

[@alamaria.medicina]

Hey, really love your work! :) can I ask which paper grids you are using for sanding ?

[@BarJLHorseTraining]

facebook.com/prairiewindhatworks2018/ Contact Sampson. This is his Facebook page

[@InsidetheBoothTV]

great job

[@cagebeast]

Super interesting. I came here because I want a boss of the plains hat but 250 os crazy for a hat when you're a poor like me lol

[@gamingpentagon]

Felt this

[@irbadltald2532]

Very cool, thank you

[@Shaqeroni-2]

Love it!

[@MrNungaroo]

Hi would love a hat what is cost and do you ship over seas? Thanks

[@BarJLHorseTraining]

Click on the link in the description and contact Sampson

[@krazmokramer]

Great video. Too bad there's no way to contact you or shop your hats if we don't use facebook.

[@BarJLHorseTraining]

Do you want his contact info?

[@jakejaket]

Wow. New to hats. Where do you get felt?

[@BarJLHorseTraining]

He orders it out of the states. Not exactly sure where.

[@julianbartsch501]

Where do you get the felt? Is it beaver or wool?

[@BarJLHorseTraining]

The better quality felt is beaver, the lesser is rabbit. It is ordered out of the states

[@julianbartsch501]

Thank you! Who is the supplier? I’d like to order as well

[@gobigrey9352]

Pretty much all custom hatters use the same Winchester hat bodies. I have yet to be impressed with their quality. You have to do more than just block the hat. Most hatters iron the crown and brim on the block/flange. I think it takes more than that though. Ive experimented with baking a damp hat in the oven on the block at low temps until dry and I've seen remarkable felt stability doing this. If I made hats for a business I'd look further into this for sure. If you simply block a raw body, it'll shrink and taper quickly after wet weather.

[@davidwinstanley2831]

How may someone contact you about a hat?

[@BarJLHorseTraining]

Give Sampson a call or text at [phone]

[@calhoon1113]

Where in Canada is this?

[@BarJLHorseTraining]

Southern Alberta but he ships hats world wide

[@fernlintner65]

The link does not work to the Facebook for hatworks

[@BarJLHorseTraining]

There it should be fixed, thanks for letting me know!

[@awesomeau121]

0:01 SELLING FOR 33 KEYS 12 REF

[@rrt08]

Kid almost cost a lot of money in damage at (9:23). Hat survived.