Special hat

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 7:52 pm

This a hat I made as a gift for Alyce from http://www.thehatmuseum.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Its made from a vintage Borsalino Felt raw body.
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I hope she likes it

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:15 pm

Gorgeous work, John, and I'm sure she will love it.

kwh · Post by **kwh** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:29 pm

very nice

keith

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:23 pm

Very nice.

I have the urge to pet it. Is that wrong?

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:02 am

Chewbacca Jones wrote:Very nice.

I have the urge to pet it. Is that wrong?

No not at all.

I knew you would like this hat because of the long hair pounce job.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:05 am

Jessica Rabbit wrote:John,

That is simply beautiful. You are so talented. How did you become a hat maker? I've always been fascinated by people like yourself who have a talent and are able to turn it into a way of life. That is just a wonderful gift you have and it is a gift to us to enjoy it. I just wish there was a way to have you make a hat for Todd without it costing so much.

It's simply wonderful.

Best,

Kelly

Thank you and everyone else for the kind words.

How I became a hat maker. Long story I'm sure someone could post the thread that has my story how I I got into the whole thing. Maybe it could be add to the vendors section on the main site so everyone could find it. I'm one of those who can't seem to use the search function very well.

If the measurement are accurate. He really has a very large size head. I would have to have a special block and flange made. If he wanted a dimensional cut brim then there is that added expense because I would need to have a jig made for that as well. Then we have to think about the trimming. Extra long sweatband, larger liner and I just hope that the over size bodies I use would be large enough.

I have only had one guy want a hat larger than my largest block. One in three years. todd is two blocks bigger than him.

Wish I could do it but I would never use the block, flange or jig ever again. Those two or three would cost more than what I would make on the hat.

I did once have a young man who had a head smaller than my ten year old. A 1 1/4 smaller. He paid for the block to be made special for him so he could buy a hat. I have yet to use that block again. He didn't need to buy a special flange because I could use a larger flange for his brim. Easier to go down than up.

If I could borrow a block and flange from someone like Steve. Then it would be about the cost of shipping and the parts.

I'm sure you can tell that there is a lot throwing things off.

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:31 am

John....That is a qualitay lid....!!!!

Jessica; Blimey!!! That is a respectably large head Todd has there.....There must be a way..

Ian

Pyramid Jones · Post by **Pyramid Jones** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:57 am

Nice John!!! Looks Great!!!

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:17 am

Nice. Will she wear it open crown, or will a bash be put in? I can see it looking great on a female both ways...

Travis

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:20 am

Ian wrote:Jessica; Blimey!!! That is a respectably large head Todd has there.....There must be a way..

Ian

Yep, Todd does have a huge melon. Here's a comparison between two heads of opposite extremes. Guess which hat belongs to _.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:42 am

I think going to Steve is a good idea since he already mad him a hat. He must still have blocks and flanges for his size. FYI, steve was collecting vintage blocks for some time before making hats. Most of my sets are custom made.

Sorry to throw the search button on you but it would fill up and derail this thread.

I'm sure the admin will get me up on the main page some day.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:20 am

BendingOak wrote: I'm sure the admin will get me up on the main page some day.

John, I looked back through the archive, and last it stood as of last April was that we were waiting on a short, basic write up from you. Get that in to us and we'll be glad to put it up!

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:17 am

binkmeisterRick wrote:
BendingOak wrote: I'm sure the admin will get me up on the main page some day.
John, I looked back through the archive, and last it stood as of last April was that we were waiting on a short, basic write up from you. Get that in to us and we'll be glad to put it up!

I'm sorry it must have been sent to the wrong e-mail or something. I sent a write up and a couple of photos. I'll send you what i had sent before or maybe update it and send again. Where should I send it so not to have it sent to the wrong place or something?

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:29 am

Send it by PM to Mike.

Regards! Michaelson

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:43 pm

Michaelson wrote:Send it by PM to Mike.

Regards! Michaelson

Even the photos? That's where the mistake was. I sent it to a e-mail address ( can't remember which

) thinking that sending it via: pm would not be a good way for a photo or two.

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:03 pm

Well, drop Mike a PM ask him the best vehicle to get your material to him. He may have his own preference, but he's the point of contact for this.

Regards! Michaelson

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:20 pm

Michaelson wrote:Well, drop Mike a PM ask him the best vehicle to get your material to him. He may have his own preference, but he's the point of contact for this.

Regards! Michaelson

I will thank you. I can't really remember who's e mail I sent it to. I just assumed to send it in a e mail. Most like I sent it to the admin. E mail.

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:59 pm

Good looking lid John!

I'm sure she will dig on it for sure.

Cheers!

Dan

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 5:22 pm

Michaelson wrote:Well, drop Mike a PM ask him the best vehicle to get your material to him. He may have his own preference, but he's the point of contact for this.

Regards! Michaelson

Which Mike are we speaking of? I don't want to assume I got the right one because I already dropped the ball before.

stanberg56 · Post by **stanberg56** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:13 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:
Ian wrote:Jessica; Blimey!!! That is a respectably large head Todd has there.....There must be a way..

Ian
Yep, Todd does have a huge melon. Here's a comparison between two heads of opposite extremes. Guess which hat belongs to _.

woah! that is one of the funniest pictures i have seen in awhile!

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:54 am

E-mail sent with write up and photo's. I also sent a Pm to Mike to let him know it was coming. Lets hope I did this right this time.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:57 am

I gave the hat to alyce and She loved it. I did take a couple of shots but my wife took the camera on here trip.

nicktheguy · Post by **nicktheguy** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:29 am

stanberg56 wrote:
binkmeisterRick wrote:
Ian wrote:Jessica; Blimey!!! That is a respectably large head Todd has there.....There must be a way..

Ian
Yep, Todd does have a huge melon. Here's a comparison between two heads of opposite extremes. Guess which hat belongs to _.

woah! that is one of the funniest pictures i have seen in awhile!

You know - these guys remind me of the old saturday morning cartoons - some combo of Hana Barbara and Looney Tunes

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:21 am

_;

Shane;

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:56 am

I think you guys may be on to something!

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:00 pm

Or...

(No offence intended fellas... just kiddin' around)

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:02 am

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:19 pm

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:48 pm

Just curious, John....do they prefer hats to be left in open crown or do you plan on putting in some sort of bash before shipping?

VERY nice job!

Regards! Michaelson

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 3:31 pm

Michaelson wrote:Just curious, John....do they prefer hats to be left in open crown or do you plan on putting in some sort of bash before shipping?

VERY nice job!

Regards! Michaelson

Thank you for getting this back on track. This train not only went off track but fell off the bridge.

Alyce, picked the hat up and the only thing she wanted me to do is snap the brim down. I will post pics of her wearing the hat soon.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 3:51 pm

Very good! Thanks!

Regards! Michaelson

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:13 pm

...... and here she is with her hat on.

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Post by **Michaelson** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:56 pm

MAN did that hat translate well on her head!

It definitely needs no block. It's perfect as is!

Regards! Michaelson

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:04 pm

Michaelson wrote:MAN did that hat translate well on her head!

It definitely needs no block. It's perfect as is!

Regards! Michaelson

No block?????

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:34 am

Pretty sure he meant bash...

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:56 am

Alyce looks PLENTY smart in that hat... a great team-up!

Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:27 am

BendingOak wrote:
Michaelson wrote:MAN did that hat translate well on her head!

It definitely needs no block. It's perfect as is!

Regards! Michaelson

No block?????

You knew what I mean.

Yes, I meant bash. I typed that at 11 last night.

Regard !Michaelson

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:31 am

Michaelson wrote:
BendingOak wrote:
Michaelson wrote:MAN did that hat translate well on her head!

It definitely needs no block. It's perfect as is!

Regards! Michaelson

No block?????
You knew what I mean. Yes, I meant bash. I typed that at 11 last night.

Regard !Michaelson

Just wanted to be clear.

and so did I reply around 11.

maybe you had a drink in your hand?

Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:33 am

Nope. I had just walked in the door after about a 200 mile drive. A drink would have been better.

I hate interstates.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:43 am

Now to reply to your statement. I agree, she wears the hat well ( owns it so to speak

) I let her decide what she wanted it creased or not, brim up or down. It's all her choice and I think in suits her very well.

I will be trying to do a silk finish on a modern felt body like this. If it turns out well, I will add it to my offerings. Hopefully it will have a little more body to the felt than this one. It was like trying to make a hat out of a rag. Not fun at all but glade she liked it and I think it came out just fine.

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 1:20 pm

The hat looks great on her, John.

Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:40 pm

That's one thing I have also noticed on vintage Borsalino's....the lack of 'body'. Mine is extremely comfortable, and holds it's bash and blocked shape well....but you can blow in the thing and it dents. Amazing memory of the felt to return to it's shape, but takes little to nothing to knock OUT of shape.

Regards! Michaelson

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:10 pm

Michaelson wrote:That's one thing I have also noticed on vintage Borsalino's....the lack of 'body'. Mine is extremely comfortable, and holds it's bash and blocked shape well....but you can blow in the thing and it dents. Amazing memory of the felt to return to it's shape, but takes little to nothing to knock OUT of shape.

Regards! Michaelson

You should try cutting the brim on it or sewing a sweatband into it.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:20 am

I can ONLY imagine!

Regards! Michaelson

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:01 pm

That hat doe look slick on her John. Open crown was the way to go, but you could almost do a homburg center dent as well and she could pull it off smartly.

Cheers!

Dan