The brim on my Banjo Patterson was just a knat too long and string clearance was a concern. So I took it to Cavender's to have the front shaved a bit. They cut a 1/8" notch and then sanded the corners down. Have to admit when he cut it at first I was a bit nervous, but it looks pretty good and after sanding the felt down at the corners, the string just touches at full draw. Don't have to tilt the hat back. I am pleased. This hat is very rapidly working to become a valued companion. Tusker Roundup here we come.
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Heck I'd of just took my buck knife to it:)
They did use my Bench made Bugout to cut the hunch of felt lose.
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I've got a Banjo too and love it!
Did they trim an 1/8" all around? Do you have a picture?
No I just had them take 1/8" from front eight inches. Kind of a notch, then sand the edges down more or less flush. The one of the greens jacket is the after pic. If I want to fine tune I'll just take some sandpaper to the brim.
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This hat even masquerades as a dress hat!
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It's very subtle but I can't bring myself to do it.
Glad that helps you. I have had mine for around fifteen years and has seen alot of country. One of the most water proof hats out there.
Good to know. I still may sand 1/32-1/16" off the 1-2" section were the string touches.
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Quote from: dakota tim on January 09, 2022, 01:47:55 PM
It's very subtle but I can't bring myself to do it.
It was painful for me to watch, but it turned out well. Now I can shoot my bow with the hat on.
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