The Hat Maker | A Craftsman's Legacy

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Published 2021-12-03
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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All Comments (21)
  • @shirosenshiesq
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • @CJ-kj5ep
    This is top quality stuff. You asked great questions, and you were genuinely engaged. I greatly enjoyed this video.
  • @kata3492
    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!
  • @ArmieSlammer
    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.
  • @rayskinner5274
    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.
  • @richardwhite5202
    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.
  • @militarymann01
    This guy is exceptionally passionate about what he does. And everyone should have a full brim hat. They look good on everyone.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • @willardroad
    Terrific story, great step-by-step, and solid production value throughout. I couldn't hit the Subscribe button fast enough.
  • Who in the f@$k is this guy and why does he only have 30k subs. Legend in the making.
  • @Sokolva
    That hat came out looking amazing, really fits your style and face. Loved watching the process of a true craftsman step by step.
  • @NurseBass
    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.
  • The hat you made was perfect for you, it included your style and character in its design. It looked ‘right’ on your head.
  • 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!
  • 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
  • @shango1964
    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.