Eric visits with Nathanial Funmaker, a custom hat maker in Georgetown Texas. Nate shows us how to properly size a hat and then make one.
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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.
So happy to read this! Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy the episodes. Many more coming in 2022
I also stumbled upon this at 2am
Well jeez...algorithm brought me here at 5:19pm on a Saturday lol...ugh. Interesting so far @1 min into it.
Thats mad !!! 01:52 here in England right now and this video popped up. I must say right up my street though.
Same! A year later, and 3a :/
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.
Thank you!!
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.
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!
That's cool!! Great people. I'll be back to visit with them soon.
This is top quality stuff. You asked great questions, and you were genuinely engaged. I greatly enjoyed this video.
Thank you for the kind words!
Nathaniel built a hat for me when he was still in Mancos Colorado. That's been 15 years ago. He is a true craftsman of his trade. Hat still gets compliments to this day.
I have no doubt that hat will last a lifetime! Great investment
One of the most satisfying craft videos I've ever watched
Thank you!
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.
Thank you. Very kind and true!
I like this guy! He's unpretentious, honest and funny! :)
Thank you for the kind words!
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.
Thank you! We are still releasing new episodes on KZhead. Season 5 is out now and Season 6 in late 2022. Thank you for the kind words!!!
@@CraftsmansLegacy deserved words.
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
OK!
That cattleman hat he's wearing looks great
Loved the knife handle with Quanah Parker
What kind soul this gentleman is.
Keep showing what human beings can do - the world is so far down the wrong road. This is great.
That hat came out looking amazing, really fits your style and face. Loved watching the process of a true craftsman step by step.
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.
Nate is such a great man. Definitely get a hat made. You’ve love it.
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.
Thank you. It originally was a national PBS show.
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.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This guy is exceptionally passionate about what he does. And everyone should have a full brim hat. They look good on everyone.
No doubt about that!
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.
Awesome!!
As soon as I saw the introduction, I subscribed. Can’t wait to watch them all.
This is truly remarkable...Watching one craftsman show/teach another craftsman a trade almost lost to time...
It's a beautiful thing! Thank you for the kind words
I have a homestead....as you can tell from my KZhead 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!
You'll be happy with that journey. A well fitting / made hat will keep you comfortable year round.
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
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.
Who in the f@$k is this guy and why does he only have 30k subs. Legend in the making.
🙂 Very kind. Thank you
Dutch getting his hat ready for the plans to come
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
I'm sort of surprised there aren't any traditional hatmakers in Brazil. You might want to reach out to Nate, maybe he can help! Thank you
You can buy cowboy hat plastic covers. Wear mine over both straw and felt hats in wet weather. Just take them off when going indoors. Oh yeah, be sure to shake the rain or snow off them too.
@@tonycostello4663 thanks for the advice my friend, but that wouldn't work for me. I can't really find a way of saying this without sounding rude, so just know that it isn't my intention I don't use "cowboy hats", and the plastic covers wouldn't work, I want a hat that's as weatherproof as my dad's old Cury 100% Rabbit fur. My hat is a work tool, I need to leave for work early in the morning knowing that just like my poncho, my hat will keep me dry in the case of an abrupt change in the weather. Carrying the cover on my tack would be another piece of nuisance to be dangling and annoying me and my horse
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
Well said. Thank you for the comment.
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
Thank you! Being a barber takes a lot of skill. I bet it took some time to learn. All the best
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.
Sweet!! You're gonna love it!
Ever get it?
@@PaulWeezy50 guess now
@@suopo32 Right. Lol
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!
I appreciate this guy he is proud of being very good craftsman, people like quality
Very true
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.
That's a wonderful legacy Bill. Have you ever tried looking for some of her hats for sale? That would be great to have.
@@CraftsmansLegacy Well she was active in the 20's--40's so anything she created would have to be in a someones collection or a museum. I haven't been in NY City for more years then I can remember. Even my mother didn't save much of anything.
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.
Thanks! I've been enjoying my hat
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.
Thank you!!!
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.
That’s cool!
That was a bloody ripper video. As an Australian I love our Akubra hats. These would be the only others I would wear. Magnificent
Akubra makes beautiful hats! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks
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.
So cool! You need to visit Nate in TX!
Welcome to Texas! Love Georgetown and especially this episode!!! 🤠
I enjoy Texas! Georgetown was fantastic. Loved the small-town feel.
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.
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.
I hope you enjoy your time and trip! Say hi to Nate for me.
You gotta say, that hat truely does look great on you. Really nice piece of craftsmanship.
Thank you kindly
Never wanted a cowboy hat before until after watching this .. makes me wish I had went to Nathaniels when I lived in TX
Nate made the process fun!
He's a great man!
Terrific story, great step-by-step, and solid production value throughout. I couldn't hit the Subscribe button fast enough.
Thank you! Much appreciated!
YES! This, 100%
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.
Super cool! Nate and Kerrie are wonderful people. Enjoy your hats my friend.
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!
That's pretty cool! I bet that was a good looking hat. Thanks for the comment
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..
So glad you found us! It’s a gift to make things for others to enjoy and cherish!
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.
Okay, I don't know why KZhead suggested this to me, but Thank you algorithms! I loved this!
How cool!! Thank you, glad you liked it.
What a great hat! That was too cool. I am glad that Mr. Funmaker is continuing the tradition of making custom hats.
Thank you! I too am glad Nate is continuing the tradition.
How does this channel not have millions of subscribers.
We will in time! Thank you for the support
15 seconds of intro and SUBSCRIBE. . . Great concept for a series, this video is incredible.
Thank you Eric for introducing us to Nathaniel !
Thank you! Nate is a wonderful person.
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.
How great is this story... Glad I came across it. True craftsmen are rare today keeping it real love a hat
Thank you!!
I love the way that the old equipment was so carefully made and cherished that they're still able to get such fantastic custom results. Thank you for sharing these programs.☺️
I love working on hats, i worked for joe peters at Peter Brothers Hats for about 5 years, I learned a lot from him!
Very cool!
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.
I would agree with that statement. Nothing like a hat that's made to fit only you!
Great episode . Absolutely love Mr. Funmaker . He has such a peaceful , kind and gentle soul .
So true. Nate is a wonderful man and I'm grateful we've become friends.
Its nice seeing a man succeed at what he loves doing. I wish this for all hardworking men. In Japan they call it Ikigai
Seen your TV show in a few different states I've worked in but never at home. Glad I found your KZhead channel. You're keeping the non Walmart population entertained. Thanks for spotlighting these craftsmen and women
Thank you! Glad you found us!
Makes me want to take a trip down to Texas.
Gotta do it!! Enjoy
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!
if i ever make to the USA i'll visit this man... awesome !
I highly recommend that!
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
Thank you! Very kind to say.
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
Very cool!
They need to make an urban sombrero! It'll be the next big thing!
Started out and was thinking a cowboy hat for a Motown bike builder hmm but as it progressed the artistry and eye of the craftsman found the perfect look for you great video Eric
Thank you!
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!
Hope you enjoy it! Say Hi!
That was an outstanding episode
Found another gem of a channel!
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.
I'm glad you found us, Matthew! Thanks
What a true craftsman and keeping the old methods alive is just spectacular!!
Nate is an amazing craftsman. Thank you!
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
Welcome aboard!
that hat absolutely fits you!!
Thank you
Such a satisfying watch...
Thank you for the kind words.
My hat is being built by them. Probably two months of waiting left. Can’t wait!
That is awesome!!! Congrats and enjoy in good health
Another great episode Eric and the hat looks great! Keep 'em coming and I'll keep watching.
That's a good looking hat on him (good job, it really does fit and accent his style.).
Thank you! I enjoy it!
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
You can't go wrong with a fine quality hat! Enjoy
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!
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
Go for it!
Good stuff. Great look into craftsmanship over fast fashion.
This was amazing. I live close enough to go buy a hat from this man and I do intend on doing so. Wow.
You should!
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.
Great story! They are wonderful people!
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.
Texas has a lot to offer, I enjoy visiting. Thank you for watching!
I would love to visit this store in person as a part of travel bucket list 😊
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!
Rise words!
Going to have to see Nataniel. ❤
You should visit with Nate! You'll love the experience.
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.
You would really enjoy the visit. Great people!
That was a fun journey. You have an excellent camera guy. The shots were very engaging.
Thank you! I will let them know.
Lovely craftsmanship 🙌🤠
Thank you
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!
Great looking hat. He just doesn’t look like a guy who says “this color will warm your complexion”. I love it! It shows you never really know a person until you actually know a person.
So true! Thank you
This is thee best hat making video on KZhead. Lovely introduction. Engaging and a great ending with the talk about a sense of slight anxiety of wearing a hat, and going for it.
I want a hat! As a former host in the world of quilting I applaud your skills Eric. You're real, not contrived, not just filling a roll. I'm thankful You Tube teed this up for me as I was looking for info to make a part for a new cuckoo clock design. Now to watch more episodes...
Wow! Thank you for the kind words. I'm checking out your clocks, super fun!
@@CraftsmansLegacy thanks! When locals discover what we're up to here on the farm I say, "You never know what your cuckoo neighbors are up to."
Just found your channel! I love what you're doing, I find old craftsmenship so interesting.