Club Obi Wan

Jack@hatter

The first time we see it: https://i.pinimg.com/236x/dc/89/e1/dc89e13e8176f413caff0a422ca5ff05--harrison-ford-indiana-jones.jpg I agree. It's the silhouette that makes that picture so unique. If one looks at the positioning of the ribbon, it appears that this particular hero fedora has not been turn...

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Hi IndyFan89 You did. All the rest of you don't worry ill get back to you today. As I mentioned I have been inundated with requests for which I'm very grateful. Not just here on the forum but through other portals as well. In order to fulfil these pre orders I'm going to have to place a new order fo...

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No problem Jeremiah.

Regards jack

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Ah ok. Do folks frequent there more often than these threads.

Thanks for your understanding.

Regards jack.

Jack@hatter

Hi guys. My sincerest apologies for the delay in getting back. I have moved house last week. Also, I have a large backlog of emails to deal with and pre orders. Ultimately this means I have had to register my self as a business, the tax man would wonder why all this finance was coming from. And of c...

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Michaelson wrote:What I like best about all this is you're keeping a local craftsman employed.

WELL done!!!

HIGH regard! Michaelson

Indeed. Hear hear.

Regards jack

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RJR wrote:Jack,are all the clipper felts gray?

Hi there,

Indeed they are.

Regards jack

Jack@hatter

Hi guys. All Raiders bodies are taken. A few clippers left. Thanks for your interest and support. And of course thanks to the gear community at large. I'll get back to you all within the next 24 hours to confirm. Any questions or comments just let me know and I'll do my best to answer you. Thanks in...

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Good work

Regards jack

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Michaelson wrote:Best to give him your actual head measurement in millimeters rather than a hat size. He'll get closer to a correct fit.

Regards! Michaelson

Sage advice from Michaelson.

Regards jack

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A couple of clippers up for grabs. One Raiders. Crusade felt left. Felt is 130 gm Portuguese felt. Highest manufactured quality. Regards jack Can I put in for a 'Raiders' please, if the hat size stretches to a 59. Otherwise I'll wait for the next production run Sure fox, 59 is no problem. What I wi...

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A couple of clippers up for grabs.

One Raiders. Crusade felt left.

Felt is 130 gm Portuguese felt. Highest manufactured quality.

Regards jack

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As an add on I have some old felt stock. About 5 Raiders bodies and 5 clipper bodies. I'm of the opinion that I'd like to offer these bodies to members only to road test and review. I think it's a good idea to do this before I launch myself proper. These hats will be plain liners and sweats, however...

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Jack, now that you're flying solo, I am curious if the blocks that were discovered are now exclusive to Herbert Johnson? In other words, will you still will be using the same blocks moving forward, or will your hats be made on a different block shape now? And similarly, will you be going through th...

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I think advintage do. And for my money he makes great hats. Hand sewn I what I've always done. I'm actually looking forward to being able to spend the time doing if it proves fruitful. It can be done properly using a dedicated sweatband machine. However most manufacturers sew directly through the bi...

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IndyFan89 wrote:I’m wondering how this would effect the floppyness of the felt. Would a triple blocked hat be stiff?

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No.

Stiffener does this. You can still have a dense body that is floppy.

Hope that helps. Any further questions just let me know.

Regards jack.

Jack@hatter

Hi Jack, It's good to see you're planning! Here are my thoughts in no particular order. Take them for the 2 cents they're worth. :lol: -I'm not sure how effective double or triple blocking the hat would be, but you know the mechanics of hatting better than I do. What you say makes sense, at any rat...

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Or failing that age it with port. Every time you reblock your hat, if done correctly, the body is heated and steamed over the block as we all know. Shrinking is caused by microscopic air pockets in the felt. These contract and pull (for want of a better word) the fur fibres. Triple blocking, and mor...

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Hi guys. Sorry it's taken me a while to get back you. My apologies. Firstly I would like to thank you for all the positive response I have received. I have also had to think very hard about independently entering the "indy" hat business. It's a very competitive market to enter as there are...

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senorjacob wrote:I think Michelle is who made my HJ reboot. It worked out great. It’s a fantastic hat.

Great. She was my assistant, whom I trained up. And now filling my previous role. Of course I'm biased as I love her work. Great person too.
Very very compitant.

Regards jack

Jack@hatter

Can someone help me understand how an original block used to make THE hats produces too tall a crown? Am I missing something here? It has to do with how the height of the crown scales up with the size of the hat. The Raiders block increases the height of the crown with the hat size, which is all we...

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Michelle is an extremely talented hatter and can make the hats to as good if not better standard than Jack. Michelle will still be production the hats hand finished and shaped in our production unit to any spec that is requested. If I can be of nay further assistance please do not hesitate to conta...

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Circumference affects height. 5.5 inches at size fifty eight will produce a different balance of height at 5.5 inches at size 62. It will produce a broader shape due to the larger circumference. The proportion lost. Adjustment to height maintains this balance in shape. The hat when new looked very m...

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As far as I know the reboot is continuing. And will go to more success. We all want hj to go on. As for blocks as far as I'm aware hj has a full set of both. As for information on the finding of equipment. This was information I shared with the group only. Before the reboot I was working for hj for ...

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Somerset fox wrote:Interest PM sent

Recieved thank you

Jack

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From what I hear he's a great Hatter.
No problem there.

I'm sure you'll be pleased.

Regards jack

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To be honest, I’ve never even seen a Gary White hat. I know of him, I know there used to be some COW members that had hats made by him, and that there used to be some claims that he made the hats for the Last Crusade, but I’m not familiar with his work. I’ll be curious to see pictures and a review ...

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Agreed.

Well made. Makes a great hat. Years of experience too

Regards jack

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Hmm I may take you up on a reblock in the near future. Are you still based in the UK, or have you relocated elsewhere? Thanks, and best of luck in this next stage in your hatting career! M I shall be still in the UK, moving house presently. I will try and work out a price where 50 dollars is inclus...

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To be honest, I’ve never even seen a Gary White hat. I know of him, I know there used to be some COW members that had hats made by him, and that there used to be some claims that he made the hats for the Last Crusade, but I’m not familiar with his work. I’ll be curious to see pictures and a review ...

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Hmm I may take you up on a reblock in the near future. Are you still based in the UK, or have you relocated elsewhere? Thanks, and best of luck in this next stage in your hatting career! M I shall be still in the UK, moving house presently. I will try and work out a price where 50 dollars is inclus...

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Hmm I may take you up on a reblock in the near future. Are you still based in the UK, or have you relocated elsewhere? Thanks, and best of luck in this next stage in your hatting career! M I shall be still in the UK, moving house presently. I will try and work out a price where 50 dollars is inclus...

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Mulceber wrote:Sounds about right - and quite reasonably priced, compared to other offerings. What will you charge for a reblock, Jack?

Not much 50 bucks.

Regards jack

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Hey, Jack - Thanks! Also, does the Raiders ribbon come slightly wider too? (around 1 3/4 inches). When I went to London in 1986 Mr. Swales said that I had a wider ribbon on my hat because of my larger head size. I did not notice until he pointed out that he'd done it. I might consider getting that ...

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Hey, Jack - Thanks! Also, does the Raiders ribbon come slightly wider too? (around 1 3/4 inches). When I went to London in 1986 Mr. Swales said that I had a wider ribbon on my hat because of my larger head size. I did not notice until he pointed out that he'd done it. I might consider getting that ...

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yellowduke wrote:
Jeremiah wrote:Awesome beard yellowduke. Hope you find the hat you are looking for.
Thanks Jeremiah!

Ditto... Brilliant beard.

Jack

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Hi, Jack - The block history will be interesting. My question has always been (and not that there is a clear answer) as to why HJ would transition away from that Raiders block. In meeting with Swales in 1986 he said they changed it up a bit but I was too much of a kid at the time to press him on it...

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whipwarrior wrote:Jack, you should go into business under the name Hat Jack Ltd. It's perfect!

Hmmmm

Jack

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Hi Jack, I previously put myself down for a budget HJ beaver on another thread. I assume that line is now not happening so I should probably look to you instead right? It's your choice really. I did try and put together an affordable offering but that is no longer my remit. I no longer work there t...

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Jeremiah wrote:So why aren’t you with HJ anymore jack?

We amicably parted ways due to some differences.

Regards

Jack

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IndyFan89 wrote:Where do we preorder?

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Send me a pm with your size and specs.

Many thanks

Jack

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Due to messages I have been receiving. Yes I have my blocks. And of course if you are interested in having me, make you a hat. Just let me know I'll answer any questions. Rabbit 200 Beaver 250. These prices are will not change. Regards Jack. Prices are in sterling. Due to demand (again) I will be t...

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Due to messages I have been receiving.

Yes I have my blocks.

And of course if you are interested in having me, make you a hat.

Just let me know I'll answer any questions.

Rabbit 200

Beaver 250.

These prices are will not change.

Regards

Jack.

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Pleasure.

We need to make sure the hatting industry continues far into the future.

Regards

Jack

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Also true hat ribbon is woven and not needle stitched like modern ribbon. That is the fabled secret in manufacturing that makes the difference. There are still some suppliers in Italy and Germany that still weave ribbon. But sadly they are dying out. However Dentons made ribbon for hj during the Rai...

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There are lots of sources that will tell you that the ribbon was German made. However "all" hatmaking was done out of Stockport uk at the time up until the 90s. All the hat manufacturers were consolidated on one site. Every one had there hats made there. Lock, christys and hj to name a few...

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michael wrote:That's what I thought – thank you both.

Who do we fine, upstanding, persnickety COWers turn to for reblocks these days? This will be my first.

@jack I think I like the weathered ribbon... ;-)

Brian here will do one for you.

Jack.

(ribbon looks great ;-)

Jack@hatter

That's a well worn and well loved hat. The best advice is to have it reblocked and maybe a new Ribbon installed. However you might prefer your ribbon weathered. Looks like a good quality Beaver body that should last for years. However some tapering does affect hats that are in constant use. Could be...

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Appreciated,

Enjoy your hat.

Regards

Jack.

Jack@hatter

Hi guys. I've not been on here for a while and I've just had the opportunity to read through the threads. A few things to point out. Herbert Johnson was very late to this game. The market for bespoke indy fedoras had existed for some time already. A very competitive and sometimes heated market. The ...

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