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[bond]

Robert you are a man of many hats and wear them well!
I'd like to see your complete catalog some day

 

[alanfgag]

very nice, Robert!

 

[Doomstein]

Terrific job, Doom! How long did it take you to find the right block?

No time at all, really. I actually used a straight sided dome plastic hat shaper. If you're making lots of hats, like say for production, wood blocks are king, but if you're just a hobbyist experimenting and making a few hats for yourself, I find hat shapers are more than sufficient. They even have little ridges on the bottom of the block for the blocking cord which is handy.

The add-a-brim option isn't worth a crap though, and oddly glued onto the bottom of the block unless you otherwise request it not to be ( I had to remove mine with a dremel) Also, unlike with a wood flange it has a tendency to bend when weight (hot sandbag) is put on it. So you have to get creative.

Also contrary to popular belief, you CAN iron on hat shapers. They won't melt unless you do something stupid like leave the iron on it un-attended for a long time.

I'm actually making a block resembling a #52 in CAD to send to a local woodworker, really the only difference between my design and the straight sided dome hat shaper is there's more of a slight inward taper in the front, back and sides in the 52.

I'll post about the wood block, and how it turns out in another thread though.

 

[Doomstein]

Great cap, looks like it'd be really comfortable during the summer.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Robert Great cap. Nice Linen good background with the hat boxes and not the bathroom

 

[hatophile]

Beautiful!



how did I miss this ?!?



Absolutely beautiful I found one nearly identical to that a couple of years back, but alas it was too small. btw, is that a colt?

Agreed! Nice hat and firearm. Hat on bed, bad luck, though.

 

[rlk]

Disney Fuzzy Light Sage

Oldest soft Disney I've seen.

 

[casechopper]

RLK That hat is incredible!

 

[randooch]

How old do you suppose that cuddler is, Robert? Great color!

 

[alanfgag]

Damn fantastic... and you can get it on, too.

 

[winter_joe]

Beautiful!



how did I miss this ?!?



Absolutely beautiful I found one nearly identical to that a couple of years back, but alas it was too small. btw, is that a colt?

Nah its a para-ordinance gi model 1911 celebrating the 100th anniversary of the platform. I have water buffalo bone grips on it. Not a colt but a nice gun all the same

 

[winter_joe]

Agreed! Nice hat and firearm. Hat on bed, bad luck, though.

Hows that? Just to take pics lol i dont have a designated spot for photos yet. And thanks about the firearm.

 

[alanfgag]

Postwar Borsalino - Ipersca

additional photos reside with the Borsalino Brothers.

 

[hatophile]

Hows that? Just to take pics lol i dont have a designated spot for photos yet. And thanks about the firearm.

Old hat lore. Supposedly a hat on the bed is bad luck, but I don't know why.

Beautiful Borso Alan.

 

[mayserwegener]

Rob, Thanks!

Robert, Wow that is an old Disney! I love the finish and color. It looks to be in very good condition too. Another home run find! Also great Cordova Cap!

Alan, Fantastic Borsalino - Ipersca ! The overwelt work and heather felt are beautiful. Also another home run find!

 

[seabass]

RLK the Cordova Cap = Outstanding & the Fuzzy Disney = Killer !
Alan you made that Borso like new its a beauty !
all excellent lids Gents..........

 

[seabass]

Northwest Hats,
Pandora just arrived, sorry for the bad quality pics they dont do this hat justice......

 

[Chepstow]

Fantastic new arrivals, Robert, Alan and Che.
All, looks great! Congrats, Gentlemen!

 

[mikespens]

Northwest Hats,
Pandora just arrived, sorry for the bad quality pics they dont do this hat justice......

I've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of this one Che, Looks great. You are a pioneer! Check your PM.

 

[seabass]

Whoops !
forgot the brim up shot lol.