The Cap Faction

[Baron Kurtz]

Is that for a cap or a French judge's hat?

 

[Simonds]

Not sure? looks like a French cap
BTW interesting hat you have there!

 

[Johnny J]

Nice cap Keith!

Like that pic JC!


Cool block that someone shared on my FB wall ..
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I'm not sure about that block either, cause the old 8 dart caps I have seen are almost completely round.

 

[Stuffsmith]

I just love that block as an object!

Thanks Dale, I'm wearing it out for the first time right now!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Barry that block is definitely for a cloth cap as it comes a part. The block is placed inside a cap at the end of production to get a good full look.

Here is a video I have posted before of City Sport caps production.
[video=youtube_share;tMHAcW03xvk]http://youtu.be/tMHAcW03xvk[/video]
They discuss the blocks at the end of the video.

 

[Simonds]

Interesting piece either way, my first thought was cloth cap also. However, I'm no expert when it comes to blocks.

Bottom view

 

[Johnny J]

Here is a newsboy puzzle block:

 

[TheDane]

There's also a video about Stetson's cap production, that Steve posted here. 1:20 into the video, a guy is blocking and steaming caps

 

[seabass]

New cap by Diamond Dave of Diamond Cap Co.

These are teaser pics & ill post up some cool detail pics later next week with Specs & Fun Facts.

Its a Custom of his Flighter he made for me.
links
http://www.diamondcapco.com/id74.html
http://www.diamondcapco.com/index.html

Rebecca loves it.

Not Me But a Pal of mine, Motorman Jose loves it as well.

in this next pic it is not pushed back , it stands well or easily crushes back

This sure is a "Special" cap

che

 

[dh66]

Very good looking cap Che. I really dig that style, can't wait to get the d.l. on it

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[Stuffsmith]

Terrific cap, Che!! Dave is an immaculate craftsman. He recently made me an old style banker's apron, and it's so beautifully detailed. Love to see close-ups of the crusher!!

 

[Chepstow]

Che, a truly great Cap. José looks good with it.
Looking forward to the detail pics!

Keith, nice to see the Resistol Cap in action!



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[The Wiser Hatter]

Che is that some of your Vintage street cars that run in San Fran? When do they use the open top one?

 

[seabass]

Che is that some of your Vintage street cars that run in San Fran? When do they use the open top one?

Ed,
Yes &
Car 228 from Blackpool England built in 1934 has been out almost daily this summer & still is running daily the last few weeks.
there are only a few certified Motorman to operate this car & they have been enjoying taking it out in the cooler & sometimes foggy weather.
It pulls out around 10:30am & returns before 7pm.........A good safe & reliable runner,
another Boat Car is being delivered any day now & once it is compliant to run revenue they should be a regular site on the F-Line
Jose actually sports a Captains/Skipper cap for this car......
If I had a disposable income I would buy a DD cap for the entire crew !

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Che that is the perfect car to run on the F line down to the Fishermen's Market. I bet it could get chilly thou.

 

[howardeye]

8 Dart Cordova today!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Looking good Bert.

 

[howardeye]

Looking good Bert.

I never would of worn such a thing a year ago! Thanks for introducing them to me! I used to call them cow pies and now I am wearing them!

 

[dh66]

Nice one Howardeye.

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[Stuffsmith]

I won't make this a habit, but I thought it would be of interest here... I've pulled out my very best 1920's adspeak for the occasion! I'm starting with a half-dozen, then adding more as I go. A great way to thin my collection!!

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