AB reblock time?

crazylegsmurphy · Post by **crazylegsmurphy** » Fri May 23, 2008 11:21 pm

Sorry if there is also another post of this sort, but I was wondering what the turnaround time was for an AB reblock?

I am taking mine to a major hike this summer and it may need a reblocking, I'm wondering if my hat will get lumped into the current "pile" and I won't see it again for a year?

Also, what is Fedora charging these days for a reblock?

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:59 am

Im bumping this cause I too have this same question?
Regards,
Joe

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Thu May 29, 2008 10:12 am

AB reblocks have a fast turnaround time, generally speaking. I have one here that has been here for a few months, but that generally isn't the rule. I think it is Agent'5s. I emailed him on what size it was to be, etc, as it came from someone else, if I understand it correctly. I never heard back but figured he would get up with me when he was ready to give me the specs.

I try to get the hat back to the customer within two weeks, just depending on when the block comes free, or blocks. I am having more made in certain sizes as 3 in each common size is still not enough to keep the flow smooth. Many times I have to wait until a block in a size comes free in order to do the next hat. And so many folks wear a 7 3/8!! My list now, has 10 in this size in a row, which makes me have to skip ahead in time to grab an order that is not a common size. Hopefully the addition of more blocks in these popular sizes will speed thing up. Fedora

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Thu May 29, 2008 10:35 am

Steve,
What do you charge for a reblock/refurb?
Best Regards,
Joe

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Thu May 29, 2008 8:00 pm

Steve, I'm considering a resize on my old one after I get my new ones in, but I was wondering if the previous block is still possible, rather than the current CS block. I love the shape of my AB, and I don't want to ruin it over a small sizing incriment.

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Sat May 31, 2008 2:50 am

Indiana Williams wrote:Steve,
What do you charge for a reblock/refurb?
Best Regards,
Joe

*bump*

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Sat May 31, 2008 6:05 pm

I wondered what a reblock cost first.
Second what does "bump" mean?

I might have an Akubra that needs a reblock. Does Steve reblock other brands of hats besides his own???

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Sat May 31, 2008 6:09 pm

I bumped it so it wouldnt go too far down on the thread list or end up on the next page.

Best Regards,
Joe

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:25 am

Indiana Williams wrote:Steve,
What do you charge for a reblock/refurb?
Best Regards,
Joe

:

IndyFalco · Post by **IndyFalco** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:19 am

Indiana Williams wrote:
Indiana Williams wrote:Steve,
What do you charge for a reblock/refurb?
Best Regards,
Joe
:

*bump*

I kinda want to know too. And do they reblock other brands?

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:30 am

IndyFalco wrote:
Indiana Williams wrote:
Indiana Williams wrote:Steve,
What do you charge for a reblock/refurb?
Best Regards,
Joe
:
*bump*

I kinda want to know too. And do they reblock other brands?

From what Ive read Steve only does ABs maybe he does a select few though.
Best Regards,
Joe

IndyFalco · Post by **IndyFalco** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:12 pm

Thanks Joe

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:49 pm

I wonder if Camptown would do a reblock on non-AB hats on the AB blocks.

Treadwell · Post by **Treadwell** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:31 pm

gabrielle wrote:I might have an Akubra that needs a reblock. Does Steve reblock other brands of hats besides his own???

I have a Fed Deluxe that Steve reblocked for its original owner.

Johnny Fedora · Post by **Johnny Fedora** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:15 pm

Ok, as for both price (might have changed though) and reblocking of other brands Steve has said...

Fedora wrote:"As most know, I only do AB reblocks these days. Not enough time for the other brands. The price is still 35 bucks. Not much compared to some, but once you buy an AB, the reblocks bascially just cover the parts replaced, like ribbon, sweatband and liner. The labor is free for my customers.
Fedora

Johnny

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:43 am

Johnny Fedora wrote:Ok, as for both price (might have changed though) and reblocking of other brands Steve has said...
Fedora wrote:"As most know, I only do AB reblocks these days. Not enough time for the other brands. The price is still 35 bucks. Not much compared to some, but once you buy an AB, the reblocks bascially just cover the parts replaced, like ribbon, sweatband and liner. The labor is free for my customers.
Fedora
Johnny

Thanks I thought I remember reading it was that price but I wonder if its still the same?
Best Regards,
Joe

Restless Dreamer · Post by **Restless Dreamer** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 3:09 pm

I'm using this topic to keep all the infos gathered in one place (yes mods, I'm a Search Function user and you should love me $\:D/$ )

I wonder if somebody has ever sent Marc a hat for a reblock. I sent him my Henry in early July. I'm not complaining since he offered me a VERY generous discount (because the hat tapered, shrunk and deformed only after 2 months of usage) and I know he is very busy; plus, there has been summer in between. I'm just asking, that's all. Marc already assured me, on sept. the 13rd, that he has got only 3 hats to finish before he can take care of mine, so it's all right. But in the wait, I'd like to share some thoughts about the matter

So, how has your experience been, about hat reblocks?

VP · Post by VP » Sat Oct 03, 2009 3:28 pm

Restless Dreamer wrote:I wonder if somebody has ever sent Marc a hat for a reblock.

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=17246

Restless Dreamer · Post by **Restless Dreamer** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:07 pm

VP wrote:
Restless Dreamer wrote:I wonder if somebody has ever sent Marc a hat for a reblock.
http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=17246

thanks for that, but I wasn't able to find any reference to waiting times

it's what I'm interested in, more than in comments about the quality of reblock - of course I gave it for granted that Marc would have done a perfect job.

thanks anyway, VP

so, anybody else?

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:40 am

From what I understand wait times on reblocks can vary depending on what he's got on his plate at that moment: he still has a daytime job, renovations to his house and a wagonload of hats to make.
Sometimes it is quick, sometimes it takes a few months. The only thing to do is be patient really and wait for him to do his thing. I myself was lucky and it took only one month.

Regards, Geert

Shiva · Post by **Shiva** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:30 am

I sent my Adventurebilt back to Steve for a reblock over a year ago and havent heard from him since. Also no reply to my follow up email. I guess after hearing that he tries to do a short turnaround that my hat must have gotten lost in the pile somewhere. I didn't want to bug him because since the movie came out I figured that he was swamped. At this point I think that a phone call is be in order...

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:16 am

Absolutely! That's just oversight on his part, and NOT normal!

Regards! Michaelson

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:24 pm

I just got an e-mail from Steve regarding a reblock and he said the cost is now $50... last I checked it was $35 so let this be an update.

Shiva · Post by **Shiva** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:15 pm

I spoke to Steve. Problem resolved

gwyddion · Post by **gwyddion** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:57 pm

Shiva wrote:I spoke to Steve. Problem resolved

Good to hear

Regards, Geert

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