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For sale - swing flange sz 7
on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-wood-HAT-BLOCK-Brim-FLANGE-millinery-mold-7-/281451191085?- Joshbru3
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FOR SALE - Size 7 1/2 Flange
on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-wood-HAT-BLOCK-Brim-FLANGE-millinery-mold-7-1-2-/281451184036?- Joshbru3
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FOR SALE - 52 Block Size 7 1/8
on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/281451179673?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649- Joshbru3
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FOR SALE - Columbia Block SZ 7 1/4
on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-COLUMBIA-wood-HAT-BLOCK-millenary-mold-7-1-4-/281451173187?- Joshbru3
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FOR SALE - Columbia Block SZ 7 1/4
Mine too. Its a fantastic block. I wanted a Columbia block in 7 or 7 1/8, but 7 1/4 is too big for my head.- Joshbru3
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FOR SALE - Vintage 1950's MILAN HAT BODY (unfinished) SZ 7 1/4 - 7 3/8
Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Milan hat body. I bought this hat to redo for myself but unfortunately it turned out to be too big. It was a 1950's Champ. I steamed it back to open crown (it was a tall porkpie at one time). All it needs is a sweatband and ribbon and you can have a wonderful...- Joshbru3
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For sale - swing flange sz 7
This is one of the neatest flanges I have seen. Its labeled " Swing......7.........2 1/4, which means its a Swing profile, size 7, and can flange brims up to 2 1/4 inches wide. I have flanged a few hats on this one and the result is EXACTLY like the Knox Backswing of the late 1930's. The rear...- Joshbru3
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FOR SALE - Size 7 1/2 Flange
For sale is a great size 7 1/2 flange. Its a really beautiful flange profile. It reads 508.....7 1/2.......2 1/2, which means its a 508 profile, sized 7 1/2, and can flange brims up to 2 1/2 inches wide.- Joshbru3
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FOR SALE - 52 Block Size 7 1/8
For sale is a 52 block. Its reads on the bottom 6.......7 1/8........52, which means its 6 inches tall, size 7 1/8, and is a 52 profile.- Joshbru3
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FOR SALE - Columbia Block SZ 7 1/4
Here's a great block that has a STRAIGHTER and FLATTER profile than a 52. Its one of the straightest blocks I have ever owned. It reads " 5 3/4 7 1/4 Columbia" on the bottom. That means its 5 3/4 inches tall, its a size 7 1/4, and its a Columbia profile.- Joshbru3
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Pre- 1940s Stetson dress hats.
Alan, I just remembered I had pictures of this late 20's Stetson store stand-up sign. The crown dimensions, brim dimensions, bow design, stationary wind trolley button, and overwelt with hidden stitch remind me of your Gold Medal. If I didn't know any better, I would say this ad was for your hat. -
Stetson Sweat Stamps/ LOT XXXX
Ah, I see. My mistake. Then in my mind, the chain stitch confirms that the overwelt was originally done using a factory blind stitch. Not saying that a hatter couldn't have cut the brim at one time and used a blind stitch machine to create an overwelt, but the work and overwelt on this hat looks... -
Stetson Sweat Stamps/ LOT XXXX
Here's my take on this....for what its worth. A blind stitch machine hides the stitches by not going through the other side of the material, but rather stitches on an "angle" into the felt and attaches the stitch somewhat through the bottom material. Usually on a chain stitch created by some... -
The elusive block and flange
Absolutely. I totally agree that in the days before CAM/CNC there was a slight difference in the production of a companies line. Maybe even a 3%-5% difference. I don't believe that there is any "true" #52 or true Columbia. Also peoples preference comes into play as well. I will say though, I... -
Re-blocking to Long Oval.
I also respectfully disagree. I have owned/handled/sold hundreds of vintage hats and I can honestly tell you that I have noticed uneven brims, un-sanded edges, misaligned stitches, etc. While vintage hats (especially pre-ww2) are FAR superior than anything made today, they were being made on a... -
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The elusive block and flange
I have seen that as well, but many block manufactures designated a difference between 52 and Columbia. If you have ever seen a Columbia and a 52, they are most definitely not the same. Perhaps National Hatters Supply Co was one of those companies who produced the very straight shouldered 52... -
Re-blocking to Long Oval.
That would make sense to me....but we on the lounge are hat connoisseurs and things like a 1/16 of a difference matter to us. I feel most people in the past (and the present) bought a hat, tossed it around, and when it wore out, bought a new one. I doubt too many people, unless they loved hats... -
Stetson Sweat Stamps/ LOT XXXX
I love that hat. Its one of my favorites on the lounge. As to the roughness of the cut.......I think its original. Obviously I have no way to prove that, but I have owned numerous vintage hats with curled brims and overwelts/underwelts. It seems that some of my early Stetsons and other... -
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Re-blocking to Long Oval.
I just assumed the original rounding jack design was pretty standard across the board of all manufactures. I wonder if a rounding jack was ever built with a wider arch? [huh]
