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I made this for my daughters birthday. Wood is maple from my brother who had to take down the tree. Wood hats are a challenge and hopefully I got the fit right.
This is the latest project taking a good amount of time as the turning was a lot more complicated. I could have done a better job of beading on the inside but at this point it will have to do. Hopefully if there is another one I will remember where I need to do a better job. Made from hard maple...
The hat is cottonwood, turned to just under a 1/16" thick, steamed and shaped, it has a little burl in it, several small knots and a few bark pockets. It made for an interesting piece to turn and makes the hat look old, rugged and weathered (kinda like me) ... well except for the glossy...
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