Club Obi Wan

This is a question for those who have some experience in looking for the best Indy blocks.

My question has to do with the style numbers 51-60.
Naturally, We'd all look for a 5 3/4"- 6" Crown, then our Hat size 7-8, but I've seen blocks that range from 52, 56, 58, and even 60. I'm just wondering if the increase in number relates to the increasing straightness of front, back and side straightness (taper) or not. Is there a rhyme or reason to these style numbers?

Curious
Kilgour Trout

Aren't those numbers referring to centimeters in actual hat sizing? A 59, as an example, would be a size 7 3/8.

Regards! Michaelson

Hey Michealson : Oooops I guess I was abit convoluted in my description and explanation

As an example...

On the bottom of a block you'll have say.....

6 7 52...which is 6 inch height, size 7 and style number 52
I'm pretty sure the last number is style as a 7 would be a 56cm, but you can have 6 7 51-60's. It's been said the number 60 is the best LC style so I'm keepin an eye out.

I was trying to sort out if there was an increase in straightness on the block as it went from 52-60.

Sorry about that...

Kilgour Trout

Ah. I see. GOOD question, that one!

Regards! Michaelson

I think the measurements i.e. 7 1/4 or 57, refers to the diameter of the circle before it becomes an oval. I think.

Those are style numbers. Although, from what I have seen, theire is no rhyme or reason to the numbers and respective styles. You will also see 106, 193, 42, just to name a few.

Flanges have style numbers too, 882, 932, 884, 23 ie.

Jimmy

Thanks Jimmy. If anyone should know, it would be you!

Oh, when will you be up and running? Inquiring minds want to know!

Regards! Michaelson

Body company not being very helpful. As soon as the bodies get in I will begin production. I already have the equipment and can do repairs. Need to run a test on my bound edge sewing machine but should have it fubctional soon.

OOOooo, just spotted your reply, JP. BOUND EDGE you say....PLEASE keep me in the loop as this develops!!!

High regards! Michaelson

Hey JP..it certainly will be exciting if you get back in the business. I'm starting to look around for a new lid and am just abit skiddish of ebay offerings.

If the quality and the blocks are good...I'll be at he doors when you open.

P.s. Just saw part of Seabisuit last night and sure love that grey with the bound edge....beeeauuuutiful indeed.

Warm Regards
Kilgour Trout

It's breaking threads at the moment, but other tan that seems to be running ok. I am going to try to find some one who knows about them and caan actually go though it and show me exactly what every little knob and dial does.

Jimmy