Re: Bushman at HatsDirect

Posted by Steve from ppp-116.COL.cableone.net on December 25, 1999 at 19:27:15:

In Reply to: Re: Bushman at HatsDirect posted by Philby Jones on December 25, 1999 at 15:58:53:

: Apparently there are two types of Akubra Bushman Hat available, one the "Australian Version" (Available in Australia) and secondly an "Export Version" (Available in US (David Morgan)).

: Australian Version:-
: Air Holes in Crown
: Unlined

: Export Version:-
: No Air Holes in Crown
: Lined
: Chin Strap hooks

: David Morgan's color "Nullabor Tan" is an export color description for Akubra's "Sorrel Tan"

: I managed to piece together this info from Akubra themselves and from David Morgan.

: I don't think this is very good news for Steve.

Yep, definetly not what I wanted to hear, but since there's gonna be some surplus felt left over from the cut down brim, I think I can take out the metal eyes and fill those holes and then sand them smooth. A little glue will hold them in place. As far as liners, well I have got a couple from wore out stetsons that will fit the bill nicely. At least I may not have to change the ribbon since the Aussie version comes with one already. Where there's a will theres a way. I have to do alot of improvising in my trade as a cabinet maker, and this will be no different. But I will admit this is a bit more trouble than I had anticipated. But I will make it work. Steve

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: : Apparently there are two types of Akubra Bushman Hat available, one the "Australian Version" (Available in Australia) and secondly an "Export Version" (Available in US (David Morgan)).

: : Australian Version:-
: : Air Holes in Crown
: : Unlined

: : Export Version:-
: : No Air Holes in Crown
: : Lined
: : Chin Strap hooks

: : David Morgan's color "Nullabor Tan" is an export color description for Akubra's "Sorrel Tan"

: : I managed to piece together this info from Akubra themselves and from David Morgan.

: : I don't think this is very good news for Steve.

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:     Yep, definetly not what I wanted to hear, but since there's gonna be some surplus felt left over from the cut down brim, I think I can take out the metal eyes and fill those holes and then sand them smooth. A little glue will hold them in place. As far as liners, well I have got a couple from wore out stetsons that will fit the bill nicely. At least I may not have to change the ribbon since the Aussie version comes with one already. Where there's a will theres a way. I have to do alot of improvising in my trade as a cabinet maker, and this will be no different. But I will admit this is a bit more trouble than I had anticipated. But I will make it work.   Steve

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