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I would appreciate that very much, @belfastboy! Thanks!- NewbieHatter
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I was thinking that might be a good solution too. Thanks for backing my theory @belfastboy !- NewbieHatter
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That’s a great idea. I only wonder if it would just roll off the end. The string groove is as the base of the block, which I should have mentioned. I’ll try it out anyway and see how it goes! Thanks so much!- NewbieHatter
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I’m just wondering if I’m missing something., that’s all. Plus, I feel that altering or messing with a vintage hat block may be considered a mortal sin by some more experiences hatters ;) But you’re right—to get what I want, I should modify it. Thanks!- NewbieHatter
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My string settles into the string groove (which is narrower than my block) so it creates an indent in my felt. It makes it more difficult to take the blocked felt off the block and also doesn’t allow for a crisp 90% angle between block and brim. I hope that makes sense. It’s difficult for me to...- NewbieHatter
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Newbie here. I purchased a vintage open crown hat block without realizing that it had a string groove. As I plan on making simple flat brim hats, should I consider sanding down the bottom to get rid of the string groove? It’s only about 1/16 of an inch, I believe. Or is that a faux pas?- NewbieHatter
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