The Alamo

[WalterF]

[WalterF]

[YinTx]

On 2/12/2026 at 5:24 PM, WalterF said:

For me being able to remove it easily for cleaning or changing bands cause I made a different one.

So basically a friction fit?  I had hoped to make one and put it on the table to sell, but apparently it needs to be custom fit to some degree.  

Also, thanks for all the details!

[WalterF]

53 minutes ago, YinTx said:

So basically a friction fit?  I had hoped to make one and put it on the table to sell, but apparently it needs to be custom fit to some degree.  

Also, thanks for all the details!

Not really, if you went with the concho one and had multile holes on the inside part for popular sizes, would be a smidge of a gamble. Also same if using a buckle.

 

[WalterF]

This was a fun challenge, now back to Al Shelton's piece.

[Gezzer]

On 2/12/2026 at 2:48 PM, YinTx said:

Those came out well.  heck all your stuff is looking good!  I've always wanted to make some hat bands, but I've always wondered how to make them if you don't know the size of the hat it will end up on, and how they are attached to the hat.  Any pointers?

Might make them like a guitar strap ?  I made this and it is somewhat adjustable , more slots spaced closer would offer more adjustment . Just a thought .......

[WalterF]

[WalterF]

Started a cowboy tooling, this is the most detailed skull to date. And it is a challenge.

[WalterF]

Did some more today.

[WalterF]

In the short rows now.