Places to send hats for a Reblock

[Geno]

Due to an unfortunate incident, my Coyle's fedora (size 61) went for a bit of a swim without my permission.

I quickly grabbed the closest thing that was about the size of my head (a metal pot), lacking a proper hat stretcher or anything to do blocking with and placed it inside in hopes of keeping the sweatband from shrinking on me. After it got the chance to dry a bit the sweatband was (happily) not too shrunk, but the crown was horribly tapered and the brim warped. As it is, it's not wearable, as it looks like a dunce cap

I was wondering if there are any places that could be recommended for sending this hat in for a professional reblock. I don't trust myself to attempt this without the right materials, and would rather a professional who knows what they're doing to handle it.

Ideally, I'm looking for somewhere that isn't going to charge me more than $60 for this service. It's a Coyle's fedora, and since it isn't incredibly expensive I'd just as soon start saving for a new hat rather than paying $80 for a reblock and return shipping.

Does anybody have some suggestions? Again, I'd rather not reblock it on my own, and I'd like to see if there's a place who can get it back to the right "Indy" shape.

[Texan Scott]

Not sure on John or LLS's prices these days, but you might send them an email?

[Geno]

LLS? Perhaps I'm too new, but I'm not familiar with them.

I looked on John's site, and his list of prices say $95 for a full reblock

[Texan Scott]

Johhny Penny is one and LLS, Local Land Surveyor, aka Garrison Hatters. Either one could possibly hook you up.

Fenris also does reblocks... ...but that's an inside joke!

[Geno]

Alright, I'll shoot Garrison Hatters an email and see what he gives as a price estimate.

[Indiana Jeff]

I would likewise recommend David at Garrison.

Unless he's changed his policy, John will not work on hats that are not his own or Adventurebilt.


Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[Ranging Robert]

Geno-I must have missed it...where are you located? that can help identify a hatter near you.

[BendingOak]

Thanks for the help but let me clear things up.I don't right at the moment take any re-blocks or refurbishments but on a case by case bases.

[Geno]

Geno-I must have missed it...where are you located? that can help identify a hatter near you.

Vermont, actually.

I gave Gary White out of Buffalo a phone call, and he told me that the cost of a reblock and return shipping would be around $60. I might go and send it over to him later this week. Since he has an Indy fedora for sale, I figure this is good.

My hope is that I can extend the life of this hat until I can find a second one that's a little more sturdy. I've gotten accustomed to wearing it everywhere, after all.

[Geno]

I'm sending it to Gary later on today, hopefully he'll be able to straighten it out....


Though this whole situation makes me wonder, is it worth it to get blocking materials to be able to do this at home? It almost seems like it'd be a worthwhile investment to have the supplies and know-how to be able to do this, considering how much a sagging hat sticks out as well as the popularity of hat conversions.

[fenris]

Johhny Penny is one and LLS, Local Land Surveyor, aka Garrison Hatters. Either one could possibly hook you up.

Fenris also does reblocks... ...but that's an inside joke!

And I have the perfect Raiders block! Hahaha!