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  1. South9407

    Tatton Baird Hatters

    Thank you very much for your reply. That is a definite spirit lifter. They didn't name it the Fedora Lounge for nothin' huh? Much thanks!
  2. South9407

    Tatton Baird Hatters

    Thanks for the info. I'm a greenhorn so it will be more of a hobby for me at this point. At 52 I'd also like to do something that could benefit others and hopefully give me a skill that I can work into.
  3. South9407

    Tatton Baird Hatters

    No dampening here. I will find out soon enough how I take to it. Right now it will be for selfish, personal gain as I try to make a few for myself. When I started digging for suppliers of hat making tools I was overwhelmed. Many out there and the prices were lower than I expected.
  4. South9407

    Tatton Baird Hatters

    After reading about Chandler and Tatton Baird hatters, I found out that there are only about 6 or so hatters in the U.S. This is hard to believe but I can see a bit of truth in it. I have always been interested in this wonderfully skilled trade. I have started to source all the tools necessary...
  5. South9407

    H.&L. Block M-422a

    Good evening men, I am trying to find out if anyone on here has an original H.&L. Block M422a for sale. I missed out on a helluva deal the other day for one on ebay. I know these are top dollar and I don't want to break the bank. Anyone out there have one in a 40-42R range? Pics included...
  7. South9407

    Real McCoys G-1 Fit Check

    theundeadkennedy, That is a great looking color. You are going to get many, many years of wear out of that jacket. Maybe even hand it down to the little one!
  8. South9407

    Real McCoys G-1 Fit Check

    Congrats on Fatherhood! As I have seen in some other replies, it starts and stops with personal preference. I am a AN6552, M422A and G-1 guy. None of mine are repros, as I have opted for all originals and the MIL-SPEC fit that accompanies them. I did however own an AERO Beacon, NY horsehide A-2...
  9. South9407

    My Repaired H&L Block AN6552

    Thanks very much. Shaul is your man when it comes to restoration in my opinion. I honestly think he could do a better job of getting his authenticity correct on many of his WWII jackets. But he has his own business and has created a market for his brand and that's way more than I have...
  10. South9407

    My Repaired H&L Block AN6552

    Thor, Thanks again! Funny, more research revealed that it is actually an M422a. USN in very,very faded yellow on back of collar. Original owner or military personnel exiting the jacket out of service blacked the letters out. Still slightly visible in the right light.
  11. South9407

    My Repaired H&L Block AN6552

    Stand By, Thanks! I am very thrilled to finally have it repaired and wearable after all these years. I heard that having your jackets hanging in the closet on a hanger could damage the shoulders. So now it is laying flat on our dining room table. My wife is not a happy camper...
  13. South9407

    My Repaired H&L Block AN6552

    handymike, Thanks! Needs to get colder here so I can wear it!
  14. South9407

    My Repaired H&L Block AN6552

    Deacon211, Thank you sir!
  15. South9407

    My Repaired H&L Block AN6552

    bn1966, I appreciate it! I am getting more photos downloaded. I just had my Willis and Geiger M-422A repaired also and I want to post pics of that one too.
  16. South9407

    My Repaired H&L Block AN6552

    Big J, thanks. I am very proud after having it stored in my closet, unable to waer it for 15 years.
  17. South9407

    My Repaired H&L Block AN6552

    HoosierDaddy, Thanks. It was my first purchase from ebay about 15 years ago. Collar was replaced by Shaul Dover at US Authentic. He did a great job matching it. Shaul also replaced the period cuffs/waistband and NOS Talon zipper that I sent him. He was unable to save the original lining so he...
  19. South9407

    My Repaired H&L Block AN6552

    gonna try this again
  20. South9407

    My flight jacket collection

    Thanks Big J! I have about six. I started this collection about 14 years ago. There's been allot of goat in my house! South
  21. South9407

    My flight jacket collection

    There are more Peacoat. Gotta figure out my laptop settings to post more pics on this website. Thanks for the interest South
  22. South9407

    My flight jacket collection

    On the way bn1966! Gotta get my computer to work right. Or maybe it's the operator... South
  23. South9407

    My flight jacket collection

    My favorite of the military jackets Fanch! South

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