Members MLGilbert Posted July 25, 2021 Members Report Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) Hi all, my friend ordered a carved hat band for his cowboy hat, and has basically given me free rein on the design. I'll be making it 1/2" wide, and I would like to connect the ends similar to the way the Pedro Pedrini does, where the tongue slips through a small keeper, but without a buckle. Can anyone tell me how he might fasten the ends so it doesn't slip apart? Thank you, Morgan Edited July 25, 2021 by MLGilbert spelling error Quote
Members Dwight Posted July 25, 2021 Members Report Posted July 25, 2021 One part has a slot . . . the other an arrowhead shape . . . Edges of the arrowhead keep if from backing out of theslot . . . and arrowhead is tapered to a zero thickness . . . makes it look nicer than if you didn't skive taper it down. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members MLGilbert Posted July 25, 2021 Author Members Report Posted July 25, 2021 11 hours ago, Dwight said: One part has a slot . . . the other an arrowhead shape . . . Edges of the arrowhead keep if from backing out of theslot . . . and arrowhead is tapered to a zero thickness . . . makes it look nicer than if you didn't skive taper it down. May God bless, Dwight I think I understand, so the tongue is friction fit in the keeper? Thank you Dwight! Quote
Members Rahere Posted July 25, 2021 Members Report Posted July 25, 2021 I daresay a day of glue stiffener doesn't go amiss... Quote
Northmount Posted July 25, 2021 Report Posted July 25, 2021 6 hours ago, Rahere said: I daresay a day of glue stiffener doesn't go amiss... And this contributes what to the conversation. You were asked to stay on topic. Please do. Quote
MikeRock Posted July 25, 2021 Report Posted July 25, 2021 Okay......how DOES that band stay tight? Is the loop that tight on the strap?? Quote
Members Dwight Posted July 26, 2021 Members Report Posted July 26, 2021 2 hours ago, MikeRock said: Okay......how DOES that band stay tight? Is the loop that tight on the strap?? Mike . . . look up front of the loop . . . you'll see what looks to me like 3 stitches . . . My guess . . . that is his technique. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
MikeRock Posted July 26, 2021 Report Posted July 26, 2021 I thought that too, but his other stitching is much nicer. I'll check again to see if that is his logo stamp. God bless Quote
Members MLGilbert Posted July 26, 2021 Author Members Report Posted July 26, 2021 That looks like the TCAA logo to me, but I wonder if there are stitches hidden under the keeper. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted July 26, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted July 26, 2021 I dunno how the maker has dun it but if it was me I'd hide a couple of snaps behind that tongue,. Actually, maybe two or three half parts of snaps on the tongue and one half (the counter part to the others) on the strap between the end and the keeper, then the strap can be adjusted a wee bit Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
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