I do alot of this stuff in Australia take hats that are neglected in boxes or stored on a shelf under stuff. Wish i had a hat shop full of the proper stuff to do it as fast as you can but my garment steamer and custom made hat stretcher get by. So great to see videos of older hats brought back to life.
That was when Hat Makers were a Common Business in the 60's-80's. If you wrap the Hat around your Side(Body) you can get a perfect Arch. Nice Hat and nice Metal Block Tool. That thing and the Steamer are built forever and ever. A Man and his Tools are a beautiful thing!
Wow 😮 Kevin I wouldn’t have given that hat a chance in h-ll , would have took it out with the garbage but you brought it back to life, good for another fifty years, impressive! What else can I say. U da man !
RB King yeah, when I saw that, I knew I’d have to do a before and after, we get stuff way worse, flattened like accordions and covered in grime.. I just never think to film them, he’s getting a new leather sweatband, that thing is gonna look new when we’re done..I’ll work on it a while longer,too..
I watched you do CPR on that hat, it was in critical condition but its breathing on it’s own now and in stable condition and awaiting a sweat band transplant now and will good as new lol , it’s another “bule dream “ kind of day for me my imagination is starting to get out there so have a great evening & keep those videos coming!
Heh..the vintage nerds? They're two matching doppleganger dudes here.. they're both nice kids though, I like most of my co-workers except one kid who always looks pissed off.and every one hates him, but I don't get involved, employee s come and go.. And I remain here year after year,so I don't get involved w them, I'm too busy running around drinking too much coffee, helping three customer s at once.. but yeah,the vintage dudes are awesome, very nice young fellas
Good seeing you today Sir, and thanks for the pins. Much appreciated to and to Young Lance for all the Love with my new Indigo straw cream Fedora with denim band and thin rust leather string. Very Dope Sir. 🎩🎩
Dexx Davis ...you definitely did ok, those things will all be gone by next week, great timing, beautiful choice. glad it was a good experience, I’ll relay the msg to my colleague,thanks. He’s a great,great kid, really positive,always cheery and he has excellent taste..I like him a lot,too. Enjoy that sky piece, Dexx☮️
Old school cartoon music, at least anything by Warner Brothers, likely comes from Raymond Scott. He did an album called Powerhouse which has all of the old classic cartoon music he wrote.
@@KTGHATS People used to get my name mixed up all the time back in grade school because of him. He was the bandleader on Your Hit Parade and Your Show of Shows. There's a sample off his work here: ua-cam.com/video/YfDqR4fqIWE/v-deo.html&app=desktop
Thank you, I've been told I'm everything from "soothing" to "meth is a hell of a drug" I have a high metabolism and lotsa energy,when I get some coffee in me with a crowded shop..I dart around from customer to customer,and folks say,"slow down!" I'm usually pretty hyper, I'm working on it though... cutting down on the coffee etc but that's the first time my video has been called therapeutic,cool😎!!! I usually just wing it, start with a title.. Its a risk,but I like to stay real,no scripts.so u get the good along w the bad...I like it better than the slick,edited style of other channels... It's cheaper and u get to see the real me, not the scripted version I decide to show... thank you. 😃 Kevin
Trying to get cought up on your videos Kevin, have been so busy in our home business, and had a little slow down before the Holliday rush starts.. super job on that restore... bet that was one happy customer very nice!! Carry on!
Interesting hat. The original cowboy hat was the Boss of the Plains, open crown flat brim. It got its shape from use. The new Texas/Rancher style has that flat area in the front of the brim. Uglier than homemade soap.
The new hat band involves the hat maker, his name is “Van”, you can get a custom made band for $30, it would take some time, there is only one hatmaker and a lot of jobs ahead of you, it could take a couple of weeks for the band, but u can do anything u want.. he even has tie dyed,swirly looking ones he makes himself.. a band job is $30 and takes time, the reshaping and other stuff is fast, I’ll do it the same day it arrives...turnaround time on that is fast
Using just steam, it'll still show little shadows of the old creases.. u would need to really stretch it over a block,while it's wet maybe sand the top clean too.going back to a clean open crown w steam alone is not easy, usually the crown gets stretched from it's old shape and the stretched parts won't un-stretch using this process. I've faked 8t before but it took a ton of work and I have the strong steam,blocks and equipment to help and even the it wasn't perfect
Woah. Maybe I should upgrade my mic, ive adjusted the EQ lately, the low end is richer and warmer, but wow, I've heard my voice can be relaxing,or soothing, but I don't really get it, I'm flattered that I'm able to help in any way I can. That's cool
Wait till u see what I'm doing now, stretching a hat from extra extra small to a large, 7 sizes. The most extreme hat surgery of my career.. lot if pressure too, it was his grandma's hat, nice, native American family,they have ant to wear her hat,now that she's gone,but she wore extra extra small... It's real difficult, working on it all day
That is a hand made custom hat made in our workshop by our hat maker,Van, I modified it,but yes, u can have anything made to order in any color u can dream up, if u are willing to pay for a full custom job, usually $500, but it’s limited only by your imagination..anything goes.. call weekdays,ask for Van, he can make u any hat in this color, or this hat in any color...
When you take something thats basically trashed and then give it life again is my definition of a craftsmen and an artist..Very nice work..Kevin..
Thanks,David
I enjoy watching someone who is good at what they do enjoying what they do. A true pleasure watching an artist work.
I do alot of this stuff in Australia take hats that are neglected in boxes or stored on a shelf under stuff. Wish i had a hat shop full of the proper stuff to do it as fast as you can but my garment steamer and custom made hat stretcher get by. So great to see videos of older hats brought back to life.
These are just the best videos. Using your instructions I have just reshaped an old Stetson gambler and it now looks like new. Thank you so much
Ronin 677 thank you!! I’m glad I could help!!
That was when Hat Makers were a Common Business in the 60's-80's. If you wrap the Hat around your Side(Body) you can get a perfect Arch. Nice Hat and nice Metal Block Tool. That thing and the Steamer are built forever and ever. A Man and his Tools are a beautiful thing!
This is one of the first videos of yours, that I’m watching. There’s a lot of sharp dressed guys walking around!
Proof that Hippies, Cowboys, and Hillbillies can all appreciate each other and each others talents!
Wow 😮 Kevin I wouldn’t have given that hat a chance in h-ll , would have took it out with the garbage but you brought it back to life, good for another fifty years, impressive! What else can I say. U da man !
RB King yeah, when I saw that, I knew I’d have to do a before and after, we get stuff way worse, flattened like accordions and covered in grime.. I just never think to film them, he’s getting a new leather sweatband, that thing is gonna look new when we’re done..I’ll work on it a while longer,too..
I watched you do CPR on that hat, it was in critical condition but its breathing on it’s own now and in stable condition and awaiting a sweat band transplant now and will good as new lol , it’s another “bule dream “ kind of day for me my imagination is starting to get out there so have a great evening & keep those videos coming!
How old is the building, very nice character. Oddly enough reminds me of my grandfather’s house with my limited view
1922 !
so many naff hat videos! now this is the real thing! thank you so much, a pleasure to watch a professional at work.
You're an artist.
Hey, have your co-workers ever tried getting you to dress like an extra in a David Lynch film like them?
Heh..the vintage nerds? They're two matching doppleganger dudes here.. they're both nice kids though, I like most of my co-workers except one kid who always looks pissed off.and every one hates him, but I don't get involved, employee s come and go.. And
I remain here year after year,so I don't get involved w them, I'm too busy running around drinking too much coffee, helping three customer s at once.. but yeah,the vintage dudes are awesome, very nice young fellas
Good seeing you today Sir, and thanks for the pins. Much appreciated to and to Young Lance for all the Love with my new Indigo straw cream Fedora with denim band and thin rust leather string. Very Dope Sir. 🎩🎩
Dexx Davis ...you definitely did ok, those things will all be gone by next week, great timing, beautiful choice. glad it was a good experience, I’ll relay the msg to my colleague,thanks. He’s a great,great kid, really positive,always cheery and he has excellent taste..I like him a lot,too. Enjoy that sky piece, Dexx☮️
Old school cartoon music, at least anything by Warner Brothers, likely comes from Raymond Scott. He did an album called Powerhouse which has all of the old classic cartoon music he wrote.
Scott Raymond really? Thanks, I love that you know that.. cool, he’s kind of like an opposite you, huh? I need to check him out, thanks..
@@KTGHATS People used to get my name mixed up all the time back in grade school because of him. He was the bandleader on Your Hit Parade and Your Show of Shows. There's a sample off his work here: ua-cam.com/video/YfDqR4fqIWE/v-deo.html&app=desktop
Lol,I was gonna suggest Powerhouse as well!
What is that yellow/golden thing you used to clean the hat initially (after the sticky tape)? Thanks.
That’s sandpaper! I’m bringing out grime and dirt, sanding it off
You are a good worker, 👍😎
Thanks 👍
Incredible how you revived this hat.
I like that hat 🤠 🎩 you have on. You should wear it more often.
Beautiful Work!
Thank you very much!
Excellent Job, I Own 10 Stetson Western Hats, Mainly Fur, and All Are Pinchfront, 4 Need to be Reshaped !!!!!!! Thank U 4 This Video !!!!!!
There is something strangely therapeutic about watching this video. Nice one Kevin .
Thank you, I've been told I'm everything from "soothing" to "meth is a hell of a drug" I have a high metabolism and lotsa energy,when I get some coffee in me with a crowded shop..I dart around from customer to customer,and folks say,"slow down!"
I'm usually pretty hyper, I'm working on it though... cutting down on the coffee etc but that's the first time my video has been called therapeutic,cool😎!!!
I usually just wing it, start with a title.. Its a risk,but I like to stay real,no scripts.so u get the good along w the bad...I like it better than the slick,edited style of other channels... It's cheaper and u get to see the real me, not the scripted version I decide to show...
thank you.
😃 Kevin
The ASMR I never knew I needed!
😂👍
Really beautiful work.
Awesome Vintage hat
Thanks!!
super useful and informative as always! thanks kev!
You're welcome
,"big J"
@@KTGHATSactually you can call me kevin, as that IS my legal name
You're thinking of the Glenn Miller song called "In The Mood".
👍
That is true craftsmanship!
That art rite there!
Trying to get cought up on your videos Kevin, have been so busy in our home business, and had a little slow down before the Holliday rush starts.. super job on that restore... bet that was one happy customer very nice!! Carry on!
Interesting hat. The original cowboy hat was the Boss of the Plains, open crown flat brim. It got its shape from use. The new Texas/Rancher style has that flat area in the front of the brim. Uglier than homemade soap.
Agreed 😎
BOTP is awesome, we sell them occasionally
I like anything old west. How much are the Boss of the Plains hats selling for.
What would it entail to get it cleaned and blocked with a new hatband? And the the crease of choice?
The new hat band involves the hat maker, his name is “Van”, you can get a custom made band for $30, it would take some time, there is only one hatmaker and a lot of jobs ahead of you, it could take a couple of weeks for the band, but u can do anything u want.. he even has tie dyed,swirly looking ones he makes himself.. a band job is $30 and takes time, the reshaping and other stuff is fast, I’ll do it the same day it arrives...turnaround time on that is fast
@@KTGHATS I was talking about the sweat band inside the hat. The hat hand is a resistol and in decent shape.
Man, you are amazing!
Who’s better than you?😊
I really like hats just can't afford a good one ..I got a $30 felt hat but can't keep shape , I will try to stem it with a tea pot lol
Would you be able to return a hat to an open crown shape from a brick crease? It’s a 10x silverbelly Rodeo King.
Using just steam, it'll still show little shadows of the old creases.. u would need to really stretch it over a block,while it's wet maybe sand the top clean too.going back to a clean open crown w steam alone is not easy, usually the crown gets stretched from it's old shape and the stretched parts won't un-stretch using this process. I've faked 8t before but it took a ton of work and I have the strong steam,blocks and equipment to help
and even the it wasn't perfect
Your videos have become my nightly ASMR
Woah. Maybe I should upgrade my mic, ive adjusted the EQ lately, the low end is richer and warmer, but wow, I've heard my voice can be relaxing,or soothing, but I don't really get it, I'm flattered that I'm able to help in any way I can. That's cool
Very 😎! Looks new again!
How many minutes does the hat steam?
It depends on how much work it needs
beauty job man
You're a miracle worker! Wow, I probably would have tossed that hat. 👍
Wait till u see what I'm doing now, stretching a hat from extra extra small to a large, 7 sizes. The most extreme hat surgery of my career.. lot if pressure too, it was his grandma's hat, nice, native American family,they have ant to wear her hat,now that she's gone,but she wore extra extra small... It's real difficult, working on it all day
Thanks 😎
That would be incredible to see what you did with stretching that hat out.
Hey Kevin, off topic, but what hat or what kind of hat are you wearing in this video?
That is a hand made custom hat made in our workshop by our hat maker,Van, I modified it,but yes, u can have anything made to order in any color u can dream up, if u are willing to pay for a full custom job, usually $500, but it’s limited only by your imagination..anything goes.. call weekdays,ask for Van, he can make u any hat in this color, or this hat in any color...
One of these days I need to get a real hat. Aside from a simple baseball cap
That's our job, get folks out of bb caps✌️😎
Hi Kevin nice job ☺️☺️☺️ bro
David Jackson thx bud🤓
Where do you get ur energy?
Way too much Cappuccino and chocolate
Where u at? I would like to visit your store and buy some 🎩
310 fifth avenue NYC (31-32 st)
I wonder if Cam Newton know about your hat craft I will go rat and tag him in wink wink
🧙🏻✨🎩