The Algorithm asked me if I wanted to watch a video on hat making at 2am. Turns out I did and I'm glad I did - watched another dozen episodes since. Fantastic channel, Eric! I love the way you talk to your guests, how you engage and show us how talented and special they are. I can't wait to see more.

my wife hates it when i watch these videos, because i will say to her afterwards "i want to be a *insert whatever profession i just watched a video of*." i just love watching people that are experts in a craft like this. i wanted to be an artist when i was a kid, and as i've gotten older, my idea of what art is has changed. i just want to be able to leave this earth with a legacy like these artists have.

I enjoyed the fact that you are both gentlemanly and still manage to be fun and show us how hats are made. The hat looked great and showed how gifted he is at what he does.

Nathaniel's is the best! Living here and being able to go down the block and get an incredible hat is such a privilege. SO MUCH LOVE TO HIM AND HIS WIFE!

This is top quality stuff. You asked great questions, and you were genuinely engaged. I greatly enjoyed this video.

21:06 is just an awesome sequence of shots. The way Nathaniel is eyeing the hat and the way you’re looking at him. A true craftsman and a person who truly appreciates the craft.

I thought that THE CRAFTSMANS LEGACY was the best ever TV show. Would love to see it return . From host to craft it was the best.

Keep showing what human beings can do - the world is so far down the wrong road. This is great.

Visited J W hay store in SLC years ago and met the original owner. They were really nice and friendly people too. J W hats has made hat for moves stars, politicians and a lot of prominent people all around the world. RIP

I like this guy! He's unpretentious, honest and funny! :)

What a magnificent pride to see someone with indian blood, be an outstanding craftman. Greetings from Costa Rica Central América, and from another indian. Bagua Bagua nama tain. Well done Big Tiger

This guy is exceptionally passionate about what he does. And everyone should have a full brim hat. They look good on everyone.

I have a homestead....as you can tell from my KZfaq name. I want a properly fitting hat to wear out for chore time. It gets pretty nasty here in Western pa. This video has encouraged me to try to find a local hat maker to make my hat. Thank you so much!

The hat you made was perfect for you, it included your style and character in its design. It looked ‘right’ on your head.

Anything that is creative is art. And craftsmen are artists

I have a custom all beaver hat made by North Valley Hat Company and two years later people still comment to me about it on the street , one of the better choices in my life

I’m a barber… I too work with my hands… I love the craftmenship in boots and hates… a lot of leather wear… I love this channel

I don't know how I stumbled upon this video, but I'm sure glad I did. This California native has a different style. But after watching this video, I would love to have a custome hat by this gentleman. Great video to watch and the process was super intriguing. Love trades. It's what makes America great.

Okay, I don't know why KZfaq suggested this to me, but Thank you algorithms! I loved this!

Nate made me a hat almost 20 years ago. I still wear it today and it still looks like new. Nate is a master craftsmen and a super nice guy.

Currently waiting on my hat from Nate. Ordered 9 months ago. Absolutely can’t wait to receive it! Also loved having my measurements taken by such an antique piece of equipment that is just as functional today as it was way back when.

we live in a throw away society where no one want's to pay for quality. It's nice to see the pride a craftsman puts into there trade

I liked he was really watching you as you made it with such passion but also guided you just enough. Wasn’t yelling or laughing at you like other shows. You could see in this guy he really loved this job. Super cool man! I’ve been a Stetson man for 50 plus years. But would love to be able to have this man make me a hat.

Awesome video! My father-in-law owned a Western store. One of the services he offered was to block and shape hats. People came from all over the state to buy hats from him and have them shaped. However, since he believed there was only one "right" shape for a cowboy hat, all the hats he produced looked pretty much the same. It was a damn good looking hat!

This is truly remarkable...Watching one craftsman show/teach another craftsman a trade almost lost to time...

Just recently retired to The Lost Sierra, cattle country north of Lake Tahoe. My stockbroker said if you're to be the Laird of an estancia, you need a custom hat, and he sent me your video link of Nate. A week later I found myself flying to Texas Hill Country to meet this wonderful craftsman. I have a very large head (63) and it was nice to hear Nate and Kerrie talk not only about size, but about skin complexion, and shape of head and stature of build, and how it all comes together with the "right hat". When I found out I was 345th in line, and about one year out, I ordered two. One a Lizard Head Cattleman's (my new Sunday Going To Meeting Hat) and a working cowboys' GUS for everyday wear. Thank you for bringing me to know these wonderful people.

I got a hat from Nathanial last year right before we moved from Texas to Louisiana. I love his work and he and his wife are a joy to talk to. Highly recommend getting on that wait list.

I appreciate this guy he is proud of being very good craftsman, people like quality

My hat is being built by them. Probably two months of waiting left. Can’t wait!

I really like your intro, Eric. It explains the story of many artists and entrepreneurs. Man, your conversation was inspiring (actually they all are to me). So cool that art was in his family and that he was easily able to buy the hat business. That is a great hat!

Gosh that is AMAZING I can see why he takes so much pride in his Hats, Makes me want to take a trip to TX just for a hat.

Who in the f@$k is this guy and why does he only have 30k subs. Legend in the making.

What kind soul this gentleman is.

I wish we still had hatmakers like that in Brazil, It's hard to find a really good hat that can withstand the weather such as rain and sometimes snow. Also having a custom piece is nothing like just buying one from the shelf

That hat came out looking amazing, really fits your style and face. Loved watching the process of a true craftsman step by step.

Terrific story, great step-by-step, and solid production value throughout. I couldn't hit the Subscribe button fast enough.

That was a bloody ripper video. As an Australian I love our Akubra hats. These would be the only others I would wear. Magnificent

That cattleman hat he's wearing looks great

I love watching this. My grandmother was a hat maker in NY City. She never told me about it, but I have it from other members of my family that if you were in the upper crust of NYC society and wanted a hat you went to my grandmother. I wish now I'd asked her about her work.

I am so happy I found this show. I used to watch it on TV but we moved and acquired a different cable service that did not carry this show. I immediately subscribed here.

This is completely on par with any streaming service or television related documentary or show from a production value and entertainment value standpoint. Wow what a video.

Love the tools of the trade. That hat is so very Eric.

As soon as I saw the introduction, I subscribed. Can’t wait to watch them all.

I'm marking this on my list. My husband is always wanted me to travel with him in trucking. My son finally graduates this year. He doesn't realize this, but mama's going to go away for a few weeks. I'm putting this on my list we're going to stop in and get a hat. Oh boy I'm so excited. Literally I think this is going to make my husband cry. In a good way. Cowboy goodway.

Dutch getting his hat ready for the plans to come

The Last hat in the try on phase looked great on you. I think it is more of an outdoor rugged look. Your final hat is more of a going on the town style.

I live in Georgetown, I can’t believe that I haven’t been in. I knew he was here but I’ll definitely have one of his hats soon. Thanks!

Welcome to Texas! Love Georgetown and especially this episode!!! 🤠

Loved the knife handle with Quanah Parker

I ended up here chasing the rabbit down a hole 😁 I’m glad I did.. this was great.. handcrafted stuff is always fascinating to learn about and it’s always better STUFF, because each thing is individual and given the time for the quality.. I started making jewelry and other pieces over 30 years ago.. and I really enjoyed selling to people directly and making the custom orders.. I only repeated a piece ONCE, and only because I was the owner of and wearing the original and a good customer really really loved it 😁.. so.. technically, I’ve never made the same thing twice for anyone else.. lol And People always have a special experience or appreciation for something made just for THEM and to the specifications THEY wanted.. those are the pieces that are special, and usually get picked up most.. A one of a kind thing IS special.. 😊😊 especially when it brings you joy..

What a great hat! That was too cool. I am glad that Mr. Funmaker is continuing the tradition of making custom hats.

Another great episode Eric and the hat looks great! Keep 'em coming and I'll keep watching.

I love working on hats, i worked for joe peters at Peter Brothers Hats for about 5 years, I learned a lot from him!

I'm really glad that I watched this video. The host comes off as the badass sitting at the bar, but once you start talking, he Is friendly and interested as what you do. He seems like such a good person. He asks the expert what to do, rather than trying to flex his knowledge. I appreciate that, as I'm sure many of us view this as a learning experience. Super respectful and highlights this gentleman in regards to his trade. Thank you for this upload! This Hatmaker is amazing. Taking his time to instruct the host with a calming patience. He seems like such a great teacher. He's so particular and patient, id like to buy him a beer and just talk for a while. If anyone knows where this shop is located, let me know.

Seen your TV show in a few different states I've worked in but never at home. Glad I found your KZfaq channel. You're keeping the non Walmart population entertained. Thanks for spotlighting these craftsmen and women

Made me smile seeing a reimers boiler there when they are steaming the hat. I've actually installed those in two locations before, once in carpet making for relaxing carpet fibers and once in aerospace for humidification control.

Wow, so glad I found your channel. This is incredible, and inspiring. Your intro really resonates with me. I work in medicine, and I'm at a point where I *need* to transition into something else, so I've started a small business making rugs. I don't make the money doing it that I do working in a hospital, but I'm having fun and I'm not stressed out while making rugs. Working in medicine provided a future for my kids, and I'm grateful that I've had the privilege of helping people in need, but I really want to spend my time doing something that I enjoy now.

Its nice seeing a man succeed at what he loves doing. I wish this for all hardworking men. In Japan they call it Ikigai

Ordered my hat 2 weeks ago with Nathaniel! as a local bbq owner I am looking forward to a custom made hat from another local businesss

More, More More Eric! Keep them coming. This whole production works so well and you are such a genuine guy it brings the best out of your featured artist. Love it

Awesome! I can’t believe I’m just now seeing this channel. Definitely deserves millions of views. I love seeing the passion that these folks have for their craft

What a true craftsman and keeping the old methods alive is just spectacular!!

What a great episode! Loved it! I have been following Nathan for quite a while and this pushed me over edge to have a hat made by him!

They need to make an urban sombrero! It'll be the next big thing!

15 seconds of intro and SUBSCRIBE. . . Great concept for a series, this video is incredible.

You gotta say, that hat truely does look great on you. Really nice piece of craftsmanship.

Doesn’t get much more wholesome than that! Really like his approach to finding out more. It is much more fun and interesting to watch a craftsman/artist interview another than just an interviewer. Subscribed

Great episode . Absolutely love Mr. Funmaker . He has such a peaceful , kind and gentle soul .

Never wanted a cowboy hat before until after watching this .. makes me wish I had went to Nathaniels when I lived in TX

Stumbled onto your videos and have to say this one is excellent. Love these kinds of stories and I so want a custom hat from Nate. Keep up the good work.

I guess this popped up on my page because I've been shopping for hats. Gotta say I'm so glad it did. Eric, I plan to binge some of your stuff now. Nathaniel (Nate) is incredibly likeable and obviously works hard at the craft. What a treat to see folks like him still exist. Now I'm off to visit his website!

Just found the channel, love the idea and love giving the spotlight to handmade goods. Machines really lack the special touch given by human hands

Found another gem of a channel!

No idea where this video came from, the nether algorithms, but I'm so glad it did. I am heading to Texas for a trip, and I'm going to stop by Nat's shop and get a hat. Loved this story!

One of the most satisfying craft videos I've ever watched

Life is short, treat yourself to nice stuff. Buy once, cry once, you’ll be glad you did. I want one of Nate’s hats now!

I grew up with some of the Funmakers, they were Very Talented Folks. One time my science teacher asked Sherman, Nates brother how they got there last name Funmaker and Sherman said that was there Job and they have proven this to be true throughout the years. Wonderful People.

How great is this story... Glad I came across it. True craftsmen are rare today keeping it real love a hat

this is one of the coolest videos I have ever seen. I had no clue what it took to make one of these hats. Wish my grandpa was still around, he would love this. I'm hooked now!

Eric, I’ve always loved hats but like you I always felt self conscious wearing them. Self confidence is needed and I’m going for it. Thanks

I am so pissed I just found this channel, and so glad I did.. it's a weird feeling seeing so many artists and craftsman.

Simply amazing work. Makes me so proud to be a fellow Texan

I love learning about these Craftsmen that Eric visits and interviews. I hope that they can find someone to pass their trades down to, it'd be a shame to lose these crafts.

I just discovered this channel and I love the content. Thank you for shining light on these craftsman and woman.

Excellent story video my friend. Loved watching Nate’s skill and passion. Wear your hat well!

This is thee best hat making video on KZfaq. Lovely introduction. Engaging and a great ending with the talk about a sense of slight anxiety of wearing a hat, and going for it.

Just found this channel and wow how do more people not know about this! You do amazing job and you make it look so genuine and pure talking to craftsman’s it’s just amazing

The intro is perfect. This rivals some of the best professionally produced tv series. Reminds me of dirty jobs. Compelling. Really heart and soul in this.

Thank you Eric for introducing us to Nathaniel !

Good stuff. Great look into craftsmanship over fast fashion.

I've had two custom hats made for me at Rand's in Billings, MT., And they were well worth the price. Because I got what I wanted, and didn't have to settle for an off the rack special.

What a talented man. There’s something in the soul that says stop working for the man on the 8-5 and do something that makes you happy. Hat making is something that just seems awesome. Great video

This is the second video I've seen recently of Nathans shop. That man is so talented and I'd love to visit his shop one day.

Great video! I really enjoy watching true craftsmanship in action. Quality

your choices for ur hat, style, color etc, all came out perfect for you mate. fantastic all around.

This was great, I actually have a vintage 1900 buffalo felt stetson that was passed down to me by my great grandpa. I love that hat and wear all the time. I've had it reshaped twice, and repaired once at a hatsmith in Montana. It's truly the art of arts.

Just found your channel! I love what you're doing, I find old craftsmenship so interesting.

Only in Texas can you find Craftsman of this caliber to do boots and hats. At least from what I have seen and know. Great video. Very cool to see American’s showing their craft.

AMAZING video. I love hats and I have such huge respect for those that make them with quality and care. I have watched this video probably 5-7 times. One of my favs!

Wow..glad i found you again. The first episode i watched was on wooden buckets. Since then i have gotten into many wood working hobbies since. This hat video came in after ive followed other leather trades. Loosing my hair, ive found a new appreciation for larger hats. Thanks for sharing.