My re-blocking project. With Pictures!

[Aureliano]

Thanks, deputy.

 

[Spats McGee]

EXCELLENT work! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
I want one of those plastic things! Anybody know another source for such or similar?

I was wondering the same thing, so please speak up if anyone knows where these can be found.

 

[Aureliano]

I was wondering the same thing, so please speak up if anyone knows where these can be found.

Cappelleria Mutinelli! But I guess that's too much out of the way lol
I'd think hat shops should have them...

 

[Spatterdash]

I did what others have done - a handmade block with glued ovals of 2 inch thick wood, sanded to shape and water sealed.

But in a pinch, if you don't plan to do a lot of blocking, that plastic shell and a high-wall hat stretcher from the bay is genius.

Now we just need a source for them there plastic thingies.

 

[CRH]

... I learned how to sew in elementary school. Then my mom made me mend my own smelly socks when we were poor and couldn't afford new ones

I guess it's OK if boys sew socks.

But real men only sew felt and leather!...

... and whatever else they damn well please. lol

 

[Aureliano]

I guess it's OK if boys sew socks.

But real men only sew felt and leather!...

... and whatever else they damn well please. lol

I still sew my socks from time to time!lol lol

 

[NeilA]

Once again we are quite impressed by your illustrated tales of vintage hat restoration sucsess. Your projects never fail to impress. Thats quite a job you did. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Aureliano]

Thanks, Neil. Right now I have my super old Vagabond sitting on my plastic block thingie.

 

[NeilA]

Can't wait to see the outcome. I'm sure it will be just as good.

 

[Mario]

Aureliano...your endeavours gave me the courage to go and try...

I believe that I think p...) that I have come to a resolution and will proceed to finally make my own hat block, Al_Ojeda style. I'll have to find one of those big styrofoam blocks and some polyester resin to cover the block...

And no, I'll not keep you updated while I'm in the process of shaping the thing. Instead, I'll present some photos when I've succeeded. If not, I'll just let the whole story sink into oblivion for some time...

 

[djgo-cat-go]

Awesome job!! very informative.. I used a hatshaper to reblock two of my hats: http://www.hatshapers.com/Product%20Pages/Straight_Sided_Dome.htm pretty stiff plastic, works well. I left the ribbon and sweat on the hat, but your renovation-work makes me feel yellow... lol so next time I'll take out the sweat and remove the ribbon.. I used to mend my socks too you know..

 

[CRH]

Awesome job!! very informative.. I used a hatshaper to reblock two of my hats: http://www.hatshapers.com/Product%20Pages/Straight_Sided_Dome.htm...

I wish they came in 22 3/4.

 

[Florida_Marlin]

Gteat Job!

That's really impressive Aureliano! Wish I wasn't so ham fisted.

 

[Aureliano]

Way to go, Mario! Can't wait to see if your "alla Rodin" block turns out well.
Thanks Gents for all the positive comments!

 

[Mario]

I used a hatshaper to reblock two of my hats: http://www.hatshapers.com/Product%20Pages/Straight_Sided_Dome.htm

I think it's a sad thing that they don't come at 6". They're all 5 3/4"...