Name: Flange Brim Block for Hat Making BB22 - 6cm Up-turned Brim Block
SKU: 4900
Availability: InStock

Flange Brim Block for Hat Making BB22 – 6cm Up-turned Brim Block

€200.00 – €215.00

The flange brim block is one of the basic blocks necessary for every hat maker. This brim block will let you create up-turned hats with an evenly wide brim of 6cm (around 2.4″) all the way round. This brim block can be combined with our oval crown blocks.

This listing includes:
– brim block BB22
– brim block legs for blocking

SIZE

You can choose the inside circumference for your brim block. If you are planning to use this brim block to “block-in-one” (see pictures with blocking process), please select the circumference of your crown block and “+EXTRA”, we will then create the brim block with a circumference slightly larger to accommodate felt or other materials that you may use.

NOTE: the hat, hat making materials and crown block seen in the pictures is not included. The crown block can be purchased separately in our Crown block section. If you would like to purchase a set with brim block and crown block see our Hat Block Set with Open Crown Block and Flange Brim Block OV33.

Description

This listing includes:
– brim block BB22
– brim block legs for blocking

SIZE

NOTE: the hat, hat making materials and crown block seen in the pictures is not included. The crown block can be purchased separately in our Crown block section. If you would like to purchase a set with brim block and crown block see our Hat Block Set with Open Crown Block and Flange Brim Block OV33.

For a wider brim please select our Brim Block BB21.

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All of our hat blocks are covered with 2-3 layers of varnish for protection. See our blog post How to take care of your hat blocks.

The pictures show a sample item. Each item is hand made in the needed size, but there can be some variation in the natural color and grain of the wood.

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Are you looking for a different shape or size hat block? We are a small family business specialized in making hat blocks. Contact me and we will discuss your needs.

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HAT BLOCK SET INCLUDES:

brim block (BB22)

brim block legs

HEAD SIZE and SHAPE

This brim block can be ordered to fit a crown block in head sizes (circumference) – 21”-24″. If you are planning to use this brim block to “block-in-one” (see pictures with blocking process), please select the circumference of your crown block and “+EXTRA”. Should you need a different size, please contact us.

This hat block set has an OVAL (not round) outline.

MATERIALS

This brim block is made from lime. This is a local tree that is widely spread in Northern Europe. It is a soft material and easy to pin.

PRODUCTION TIME

This item will be MADE TO ORDER. Please see above tab “Shipping and delivery” for current production times.

Additional information

Brim block inside circumference	21" , 21" +EXTRA , 21.5" , 21.5" +EXTRA , 22" , 22" +EXTRA , 22.5" , 22.5" +EXTRA , 23" , 23" +EXTRA , 23.5" , 23.5" +EXTRA , 24" , 24" +EXTRA

Shipping & Delivery

HANDLING TIME

All of our hat blocks are made to order. Currently our production time is 3 weeks. During the busy season (December - January) the production time can be up to 4 weeks.

Once you place the order we will contact you and inform about the turnaround time.

SHIPPING COSTS

Delivery costs for smaller size hat blocks (pillbox hat blocks) start at 15EUR - Europe, 20 EUR - USA, UK, Canada. Please understand that it is not possible for the web site to accurately calculate combined shipping costs for multiple items. We always manually re-calculate the shipping costs and issue a refund.

You can also contact us prior to purchase, we will manually calculate the shipping costs and inform you about the turnaround time as well as delivery methods and shipping costs.

IMPORT CHARGES

For customers outside the EU there may be additional import charges per your government. We make every effort to minimize this process by declaring the contents of each package. If in case there are extra charges you will be notified at the point of pick up. Any import charges is the responsibility of the customer.

BUSINESS CUSTOMERS

If you are based in the EU and would like to place an order as a business (and have a valid VAT code), please contact us prior to placing the order.

REGULAR MAIL

We ship our orders with Latvijas Pasts, e.g. Latvian national post. Most of the fascinator and pillbox hat blocks are shipped with REGULAR MAIL.

4-10 business days around Europe;
2-3 weeks to USA, Canada;
3-6 weeks other countries.

We will provide a tracking number. You can track the parcel on Track-trace.com/post or later when the parcel has reached your country also on the website of your national mail carrier (usps.com, Royalmail.com etc.)

EXPRESS DELIVERY

Heavier hat blocks and hat block sets are shipped via expedited delivery service (DHL, DPD or FedeEx), delivery time:

3-10 business days in Europe,
5-10 business days USA,
6-10 business days Canada
5-15 days other countries.

If you have chosen smaller, lightweight items and would like us to upgrade expedited delivery, please contact us using – include links to the hat blocks that you would like to purchase as well as your address. We will then calculate the costs for express shipping.

Size	cm	inches
S	53	21
S	54,5	21.5
M	56	22
M	57	22.5
L	58.5	23
L	59.5	23.5