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Square crown, Provençal style with flat top, in varnished lime wood. Oval base, head opening.
One-piece hat block manufactured in France by labs10.fr, featuring a multi-standard hole system for universal compatibility with brims and sizers.
Hat block available with options: Size choice, string groove.
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This flat-topped square crown in the boater or Provençal style is intended for blocking felt, straw and various millinery textiles. It is entirely manufactured in France in Tergnier by labs10.fr, from French lime wood selected for its stability. The varnished finish provides protection against heat and moisture during steam work. This hat block is ideal for a retro cloche hat.
The crown is designed to be used alone or in combination with a brim. Although the varnish protects the wood, applying cling film before blocking is recommended to prevent any dye transfer onto the hat block and to extend its durability. For mounting on a brim, the base is fitted with 6 symmetrical holes allowing the passage of metal blocking pins. It is compatible with French (10 cm), British (5 inches) and Australian (4 inches offset) standard spacings.
Manufacture: Tergnier, France by labs10.fr
Design: One-piece hat block
Storage: Store in a dry place at a constant room temperature.
Availability: If the product is not in stock, the manufacturing and shipping lead time is 4 weeks.
Material: 100% French lime wood.
Finish: High resistance varnish against moisture and heat.
Height: 4.5 cm at the top (reference for size 58 cm).
Central hole: Standard 3.5 cm.
Outer holes: Standard 2.5 cm.
Pin spacing compatibility: 10 cm vertical (French), 10 cm horizontal (Austrian), 5 inches (British), 4 inches offset by 1 inch (Australian).
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Without string groove (groove for placing the string): the height of the hat block is as specified in the technical specifications (above)
With string groove (groove for placing the string): the crown height is increased by 1 cm below the groove. For example, if the base hat block is 12 cm high in size 58, you will receive a 13 cm crown with the string groove.
Clean with a dry cloth after each use to remove material or stiffener residues. Do not use solvent products that could damage the hat block. In case of excessive moisture, allow to air dry away from a direct heat source to prevent any warping of the wood. You can store them in a cool, dry place, on a flat surface when not in use. Do not heat the hat block above 100 °C.
The photographs presented on the site are provided for illustrative purposes and are non-contractual; variations in shade or wood grain may appear from one piece to another.
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