7 5/8 re-block block NOW WITH BEFORE AND AFTER PICS

Ripper · Post by **Ripper** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:13 pm

Would any one be willing to re-block a hat for me? It needs to be a 7 5/8 block, I know Fedora doesn't do re-blocks on non-AB hats anymore. So anyone who might be able to help me out, let me know. I will take the hat apart before shipping, I just want the re-block. Thanks.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:29 pm

Try Art Fawcett. He's done work for me before, and does a VERY good job.

He can be reached at Stone488@Gotsky.com

His website is http://www.vintagesilhouettes.com

Regards! Michaelson

Ripper · Post by **Ripper** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:38 pm

Thank you sir...I will.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:39 pm

Tell him I sent you. It will either help you, or he'll throw you out the window.

Regards! Michaelson

Ripper · Post by **Ripper** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:47 pm

Ha!

I just emailed him, lets see what happens........

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:02 pm

Michaelson wrote:Tell him I sent you. It will either help you, or he'll throw you out the window.

Regards! Michaelson

I hope for Rip's sake, the window is open and he is on the first floor.

Ripper · Post by **Ripper** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 11:43 pm

I'm actually going to send it to Jimmy at JP design., Ill take before and after pics and post them when it comes back.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:14 am

Another good choice. I didn't know JP had blocks that big, let alone offered reblocking services yet, though I know he announced he would be in the vendor section. He hasn't posted a link to a website that HAS that all that information yet.

Regards! Michaelson

Ripper · Post by **Ripper** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:15 am

That Big? Great, now I have a complex...I don't block out the sun you know....

...I hope he does, He contacted me, so I'm guessing he does.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 6:00 pm

Most hat makers have blocks that go up to about 7 1/2, but few choices above. My son-in-law wears a size 7 3/4 or so, and it's hob trying to find stuff for him.

Nothing meant by the comment.

Regards! Michaelson

Ripper · Post by **Ripper** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:18 pm

Oh I know...

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:22 pm

I know better than to 'ping' a man with a size 7 5/8 hat size head!

"....here there be monsters!"

Regards! Michaelson

Ripper · Post by **Ripper** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:33 pm

No worries, I'm a teddy bear, I also have very thick skin, not much bothers me.

Mr. Lucky · Post by **Mr. Lucky** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:18 pm

Indiana Ripper wrote:I'm actually going to send it to Jimmy at JP design., Ill take before and after pics and post them when it comes back.

Do you have a link to his website or any contact info for JP Design? I've been looking at his stuff in the vendor area and I am...intrigued.

Oh, and by the way, it's nice to meet 'ya!

Ripper · Post by **Ripper** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:54 pm

Nice to meet you as well. No, he contacted me, I'm still waiting for his address so I can send it to him. If I get any new info Ill keep everyone posted.

JPdesign · Post by **JPdesign** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:51 am

I have been working on getting my store up and running. My website is in the works. My hat equipment is up and running and I have indy blocks up to a 7 3/4. I am doing repair work, as well as filling orders. I still have two peices of felt from the stetson batch of felt, as well as some good felt I got from Cury in both rabbit and beaver felt, that is on hand. My current lead time for a hat is less than a month. Some have gone out in a week. my shop is in Granbury Texas, about 45 minutes south west of downtown Fort Worth. Granbury has a nice little town square with a county courthouse and most of the building were built in the late 1800's. My store number is 817-579-1080. I am open Wednesday through Sunday, and by appointment on monday and tuesday. Jimmy

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:28 pm

What's the status of this work? I'm interested in how things turned out!

Regards! Michaelson

Ripper · Post by **Ripper** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:54 pm

Unfortunately, I havent sent it yet. I had to leave town and , well I hate to admit it, I forgot about it.

I am sending it out Friday tho, I have it all boxed up. As soon as I get it back , I will post it with pictures.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:55 pm

Regards! Michaelson

Captain Ron Solo · Post by **Captain Ron Solo** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:50 pm

Please pardon my ignorance, but what exactly does a reblock do for a hat? I've got a 2 or 3 year old Federation that might could benefit from a reblock, but how would I know? I'm not too far from JP, so it's something I may consider.

Ron

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:59 pm

After may years (depending on material), a hat's crown tends to taper, or the crown tries to return to it's original cone shape.

A reblock is when a hat is stripped down to it's original felt material, pulled over a wooden hat block of the shape crown you want, and reset in that form.

A good felt doesn't require this very often. A cheaper felt needs it quite often.

Do some research in this section, as Fedora and Marc discuss this practice quite extensively.

Regards! Michaelson

Captain Ron Solo · Post by **Captain Ron Solo** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:06 pm

So, does the reblock erase the existing bash completely? I had my bash set for a couple of years before I read about "the turn," and I have not been able to completely eliminate certain creases from the original bash. Would a reblock fix this?

Ron

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:09 pm

Yes, it sure should.

Regards! Michaelson

Captain Ron Solo · Post by **Captain Ron Solo** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 7:36 am

About how much would a reblock cost? Obviously, one can see the cost/benefit of reblocking an Adventurebuilt or Optimo or Peter Brothers, given that they cost a pretty penny. However, if a reblock would run $50 or more, I'd just as soon get a brand new Federation regular.

Hasta tiempo proximo,

Ron

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:01 am

Not dodging the question here, but it just depends on who you get to do the job.

Ask JPDesign, like Ripper did, and see what he charges.

Regards! Michaelson

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 1:28 pm

My current lead time for a hat is less than a month.

Wow. I remember when mine was like that JP. It won't be that way long after seeing some of your hats. I want to see more of your Indy fedoras here, as I know you do a great job. Plus, I need some load taken off of me, and most folks would rather buy from an Indyfan hatter than from someone else.

Art has just annnounced he will no longer be doing refurbs of hats other than his own, so you may be overwhelmed with refurbs, until you no longer can do them. There is as vacuum now that Art has had to adjust in order to get his turnaround times to something he is comfortable with. Fedora

Ripper · Post by **Ripper** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 2:47 pm

Small update...Jimmy just called me here at work and he is sending my hat to me today. As soon as I get it and make the ribbon for it and bash it, Ill take pics and show the before and after, stay tuned......

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 3:03 pm

Looking forward to it!

Regards! Michaelson

Ripper · Post by **Ripper** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 3:06 pm

Thought you would like to know.

Ripper · Post by **Ripper** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:44 am

Ok......Before...

After..........

Might I add that it is awesome what Jimmy did! I sent him just the body of a hat I Had and just wanted him to block it and put a new sweat band on it and he completely redid all of it! I owe him a great deal, he is a true stand up guy! Thanks Jimmy! You will always have my business!

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 1:55 am

I knew JP design was crooked. You can't trust that guy. He steals your old hats and says he'll reblock them, but sends you newer, better, hats entirely! Hmph!

Very nice!

In Christ,
Shane

Texas Raider · Post by **Texas Raider** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 3:29 am

SPEC--TAC--YOO--LER!! That dude is one of the best Raiders hat bashers!

TR

Pitfall Harry · Post by **Pitfall Harry** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:06 am

Wow, I can't even believe that's the same hat. It looks brand new and on top of that it's got a fantastic Raiders bash to it. Very very nice work.

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 11:15 am

Yeah, that hat looks awesome, now.

Ripper · Post by **Ripper** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:20 pm

I couldn't believe it either! He's is an awesome guy and does wonderful work......He took a piece of coal and made a diamond.

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:22 pm

Looks great. Good to have someone doing reblocks too!! Fedora