Hat Bar Chat Ep. 1: Lalo Morales Shapes an American Hat Co TC8920 | Cowboy Hat Shaping

Welcome to Hat Bar Chat—our new series where we sit down with top hat shapers for a real conversation and a live shaping demo. In Episode 1, we’re joined by Lalo Morales, who’s been shaping cowboy hats in the Fort Worth Stockyards for over 25 years. He currently shapes at The Best Hat Store, and he came by our Fort Worth studio to talk about his background, techniques, and what he’s learned over decades in the game. Then he gets to work on a brand new American Hat Co TC8920, showing us how he brings a straw hat to life while we talk shop. If you’re into cowboy hats, hat shaping, or just want to see what goes into making a great hat—this is where you start. 👒 Hat: American Hat Co TC8920 🛠️ Shaper: Lalo Morales, The Best Hat Store 📍 Filmed in Fort Worth, TX 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Hat Bar Chat, featuring top shapers from across the western world. Big thanks to our sponsors for making this episode possible: • Dusty Vaquero Days –‪@dustyvaquero3278‬ don't miss the Dusty Vaquero Days Festival May 2025. • Jobes Hats – Your official hat shaper for custom, top-quality American Hats. Website: https://jobeshats.com • Black Rifle Coffee Company – Veteran-founded premium coffee and energy drinks. Use our special promo link to support the show: https://blackriflecoffeecompany.pxf.i... • MTN Ops – Fuel your lifestyle with supplements and nutrition built for the western grind. Website: https://mtn-ops.sjv.io/POKxDR • AG-Gear – Tech-ready western shirts and apparel. Shop here: https://ag-gear.rfrl.co/9y5xo Use code CCG15 for 15% off your order. 🎓 Want to learn how to shape hats like a pro? Join our Hat Shaping School—online and in-person classes available in Fort Worth. Become a member here:    / @cowboycartel   #CowboyCartelLive #JustinBiltonen #SacredWest #Silversmith #CountryMusic #3DoorsDown #LivePodcast #WesternStyle #Silverwork #HatShaping #AmericanMade #VeteranOwned #MadeInAmerica #CowboyCartel #WesternCulture