I have turned wooden hats and unfortunately made several times the experience of destroying the result when trying to shape the hat and bend the brim (probably too agressively!). I have seen that various turners recommend to keep the moisture in the wood when turning by wetening the wood during the turning process and soak the wooden hat before starting the final bending process. Others recommend quote It is best to let the hat set for about 12 hours after turning so the wood can loose most all it's moisture before trying to bend the brim. unquote
What is the recommended procedure. Any experience with either procedure?? Thanks for any help.
Ungo
What is the recommended procedure. Any experience with either procedure?? Thanks for any help.
Ungo