The Sombrero Cordobés block is waiting for the finish to dry before it starts to earn it's keep. The old boy on the right is a much larger version of the same style that I just didn't have the heart to cut down to the required size.
The new Sombrero Cordobés block is ready to earn it's keep. In honor of Max, I'm calling it the Doc Block. The old boy on the right is a size 7 3/4 that I considered cutting down to the required 7 3/8, but I just didn't have the heart to mess with it.
I make them to order Donna and the prices have gone up a bit since this post. If you'll email me at phoenixhats@outlook.com I'll send you some information. Thanks for your inquiry and I hope your hat making endeavors are going well.
I've never made a Sombrero Cordobés (think Zoro hat), however, I've wanted to for some time. When the good Dr. Max asked me to make him one in pure beaver I was more than happy to accommodate his request. Of course, I agreed without even having the block to accomplish the task. No problem. Make...
Thanks for that endorsement Terry! I should warn you, though, according to one of my favorite lady hatters in Australia, my rounding jacks will NOT survive a fall from a three story balcony onto a concrete driveway. I offered to fix it for her, but she replied, "too many pieces". I ended up...
It definitely has a good home Bowen. I agree with you about Max. He likely could have turned a tidy little profit if it were more about the money and less about the preservation of the history of the art. In the end, well, let's just say that we reached a mutually satisfactory arrangement.
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