preprius Posted April 26 Report Posted April 26 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 artisanpirate, Dan, Dave Monk and 6 others 8 1 Quote
preprius Posted April 28 Author Report Posted April 28 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 Quote
wombatie Posted May 1 Report Posted May 1 Wow they are amazing. Excellent work. Marg preprius 1 Quote
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