How to Make a Cowboy Hat with no mechanization....Step 1

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7 жыл бұрын

In this Tool Talks series, Lil Grizz, the legendary hat maker, is demonstrating blocking which is the first step in making a Pistolero style cowboy hat. (The Pistolero is a narrow brimmed Buckaroo or Gus Crease cowboy hat that was common in the early years of cowboying.) He uses only traditional non-mechanized techniques of hat making. Each hat is built to the customer's exact head measurements. This hat will be a Pistolero in Pecan for customer Burgin. You can order your own custom-fitted, hand-blocked, hand-shaped hat at Etsy.com/shop/HatsByGrizz

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@jamesking5508 4 жыл бұрын

we need more of these good ole boys who have tremendous hand skills..and great attitudes

@Nox_Sair 4 жыл бұрын

Scared the hat off him in the beginning 😂 cute

@bonnieleary1163 6 жыл бұрын

This is rather splendid. My Father is obsessed with felt hats and old western clothing. He will love this video. He plays old style folk and country on dulcimer and guitar, and sings old murder ballads and traditional songs all the time, (it drives us mental!!). However he would really love to be a hatmaker or whiskey distiller instead. I will show him this video and I bet he will start steaming some of his hats immediately!!!

@JEDiTV 6 жыл бұрын

It’s nice to watch a craftsman at work on his craft. Thanks for sharing this info with us!

@michalmazlo8879 2 жыл бұрын

You two just made my night. Love the back and for banter also the little jab about tools being stolen.🙂

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@Kethron127 6 жыл бұрын

This is a surprisingly heartwarming video. It's very sentimental and real feeling, compared to most DIY videos today. Thank you so much for this!

@norawoods1334 3 жыл бұрын

Watching him iron the hat is soooo relaxing

@ShaddySoldier 6 жыл бұрын

People don't have enough respect for traditional american clothing, bless you for continuing to make things right.

@kitanotom36 4 жыл бұрын

This video Is a treasure.

@glennardosterling 6 жыл бұрын

lil Grizz I really Like the videos your putting out. you've got a new fan. Great work! I'm inspired!

@epriedane 5 жыл бұрын

Love your presentation!

@kalyndeldemonio 5 жыл бұрын

this is just soo nice to watch :) great videos!

@rickflippin1 3 жыл бұрын

I have 3 of his hats they are the best. A Lucas, a Traveler, and just ordered a hog hunter vintage body. Great hats.

@carlosalvarez8509 4 жыл бұрын

Hellz yeah, that's how I make some of my hats also!

@natasharupp6650 5 жыл бұрын

Big fan I love you two and your rustic shop. Wish I could make a hat with you!!

@alaexpectativaentodo7066 4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't mind making one with you ma'am!

@johnolson7319 5 жыл бұрын

Saw some of his hats posted on etsy.com (hats by grizz) he has some nice ones in different shapes and styles. I'm planning on ordering one soon.

@jessebessette7619 6 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a hat from you guys, and cant wait. Especially now that I'm seeing the process in person

@jessebessette7619 6 жыл бұрын

And it came in about 3 days ago.

@TheiTwist 6 жыл бұрын

Grizz you are one cool fella! I really have learned a lot by your vids. Can you please tell me what knot you tie to create the break?!

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know the name for it but maybe in an upcoming video we can detail it.

@eduardoteill366 6 жыл бұрын

What kind of material is it? I´m not speak english very well. Love it! AMAZING!

@frogbear02 6 жыл бұрын

it looks like felt to me, which is basically wool that is very, very, very heavily tangled up such that the hairs lock themselves into a mat

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 6 жыл бұрын

Eduardo Teill fur felt

@bol.8749 4 жыл бұрын

Do you guys use wool felt or rabbit or beaver? Also do you sand the felt? I can't find a video of you sanding the hats. Thank you!

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 4 жыл бұрын

We use a mid grade fur felt and no we do not sand it.

@olyay3623 6 жыл бұрын

hi thanks for the video! what stiffener do you use and when?

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 6 жыл бұрын

We use a traditional lac based stiffener. ..... but there are a couple of options you can use....message me on my fb page for more info

@user-pu7fm6yu4v 6 ай бұрын

GREAT Video but hard to hear Grizz audio

@mohamednouicha1459 2 жыл бұрын

جميل

@mikebunyak668 2 жыл бұрын

Could you tell me what type of hat block Lil Grizz is using in this video?

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 2 жыл бұрын

so sorry I missed your comment.....It is on our R (Round) block

@bastardastic2873 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to make one myself but I havent got nothing but some regular leather...I suppose I should get leather working tools

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 5 жыл бұрын

Well its all felt....no leather.

@bastardastic2873 5 жыл бұрын

@@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 okay, I didnt notice

@shawndamccormick278 5 жыл бұрын

Doing my laundry, lmao

@cblguy63 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this video only complaint is the sound quality.

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we are hat makers....not videographers. .... hopefully we can get a better camera someday.....but then if we were making better videos, who would be making the hats....lol

@reesemurrow7696 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a how to on the hat Grizz is wearing in this video.

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 2 жыл бұрын

It is our Southwestern....here is a link to it in our online shop: www.etsy.com/listing/271362362/southwestern-custom-fit-cowboy-hat?ref=shop_home_active_2

@reesemurrow7696 2 жыл бұрын

@@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 thank you!

@robertthomas1275 6 жыл бұрын

How much for the hats

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 6 жыл бұрын

Robert Thomas Please visit our online shop. Prices vary between styles. Etsy.com/shop/HatsByGrizz

@lesserking8734 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a website?

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 4 жыл бұрын

Our online shop is Etsy.com/shop/HatsByGrizz

@renesalas8863 2 жыл бұрын

Where’s part 2

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 2 жыл бұрын

We don't necesarrily have all the steps shown in video....can't give away everything....BUT you CAN come and take a 2 week class

@thewanderer1598 4 жыл бұрын

Ohhh NOOO I know how I’m gonna spend more moneyyyyyy c:

@dfbess 5 жыл бұрын

My only complaint is we did not get to see the finished hat..

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 3 жыл бұрын

The photo shows it....the process takes several days

@jaeryan0724 5 жыл бұрын

Great videos but you need to put a mic on him

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks...but we are very low tech. .... we do not have a mic to put on him.

@tommygamba170 3 жыл бұрын

Remember the cowboys come from spanish conquistadors.

@keithmaxwell2169 3 жыл бұрын

No from the Vaquero's of South America

@plants5743 5 жыл бұрын

Jumps

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Jumps

@StackRunItUp 5 жыл бұрын

That guy looks cool asf but looks like he doesn’t like a specific type of person

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 5 жыл бұрын

Well interestingly enough....Lil Grizz is as about as unprejudiced a person as I have ever met.

@StackRunItUp 5 жыл бұрын

Hats By Grizz - Made With Joy I’m kidding Jesus 😂😂

@danvanhoose6783 5 жыл бұрын

Yak,yak,yak!!!

@duanehall4311 3 жыл бұрын

An absolute shame they did not have a mike on him....would have been great to have had half a chance of hearing him clearly.

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 3 жыл бұрын

We are very sorry. Hopefully in the future we will get to a more professional level of videos but at this point we are strictly working from a cell phone.

@joecormier6720 6 жыл бұрын

The one behind the camera needs to stop talking

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your opinion Joe...but as you may note from other comments we are not your run of the mill hat makers and neither is our video ... we play off of each other.

@cblguy63 5 жыл бұрын

The poor audio is my complaint...if the camera holder talks the other can't be heard....in order to "play off each other" BOTH need to be mic'd to have quality balanced audio.....would just make for a more enjoyable vid.....imho

@hatsbygrizz-madewithjoy1241 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe someday we can get to a professional level of video.