NEW M-J Designed Dutch Hood

[GriffMJ]

Hi All

Based on the Slijper Hood... I have set to making a hood block that would acheive the same fit..... and here it is..... a Dutch hood with the fit of a Slijper Hood.... the hood block is Peregrine Tiercel size. Other sizes will be available during 2007.

The hood featured here is the first hood off the block...... due to the substance of the block i cant put too much pressure onto it..... but when I receive my resin version I will be able to produce better made versions.

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJDutch/MJD1.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJDutch/MJD2.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJDutch/MJD3.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJDutch/MJD4.JPG

[GriffMJ]

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJDutch/MJD5.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJDutch/MJD6.JPG

[Terry Hanson]

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJDutch/MJD5.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJDutch/MJD6.JPG

Looking good Griff, how ££££ ? :supz:
Have a good new year
Terry

[GriffMJ]

Hi Terry

Dont know about the cost of the blocks yet..... havnt decided fully if I am going to sell the blocks. The hoods made from them will be £55 each as normal. As you can see the fit is great and it slips on with no tapping or adjustment..... I cant wait to get a resin block done so I can really burnish the hoods made on them for maximum effect. Over 2007 I will start to make a small block set that will cover all the average sizes that I normally sell...... what I will be really concentraing on first is a Blocked hood for the Goshawk.... male & female .... this Dutch/Slijper style should be a true fit for Accipiter :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJDutch/MJD7.JPG

[Quiver]

nice looking hood griff as always, happy new year to you and yours and see you next year. chris.

[Berkut]

Looking good Griff.Here,s to a great 2007.All the best.
Neil

[GriffMJ]

Many thanks both..... and all the best for 2007 :D Wont belong before we are out and about Chris :supz:

[HawkNorth]

Nice job! Griff

[Barbary Boy]

looks good m8! the shape of an anglo indian with the fit and finish of a dutch! should be excellent well done . its nice to see there is still room for development in equipment! even these days. keith.

[GyrXPeales]

I don't know how I missed this one Griff, hell of a nice hood. Tons of room around the eyes, nice fit and finish.
Really well done.
Happy New Year Griff,
Jeff

[Agent D.]

it looks ideal, should fit even the most sticky out googly eye'd lugger,

price?? for f lugger.

[GriffMJ]

it looks ideal, should fit even the most sticky out googly eye'd lugger,

price?? for f lugger.

Hi A'd

Happy new year :) I need to send the "Mouldmaking" block down to the factory to get copied .... it will take a couple of weeks from tomorrow before I receive a resin master. The Dutch/Slijper Hoods will cost £55 each, as normal :) Does your F Lugger take a Tiercel size hood already?

I don't know how I missed this one Griff, hell of a nice hood. Tons of room around the eyes, nice fit and finish.
Really well done.
Happy New Year Griff,
Jeff

Hi Jeff

Happy new year :) Thanks for that, I will make the Gyrlin version shortly.... I have your hood size already so it should be straight forward (he says)...... its going to take a bit of time from start to "resin master" but I will keep you updated. Everything that you liked about the "Sultan" hood will be in the new block :D

[Agent D.]

Hi A'd

Happy new year :) I need to send the "Mouldmaking" block down to the factory to get copied .... it will take a couple of weeks from tomorrow before I receive a resin master. The Dutch/Slijper Hoods will cost £55 each, as normal :) Does your F Lugger take a Tiercel size hood already?
:D

size 4 anglo. she hoods ok in an anglo but detests a dutch? i'm sure they have a wider head (different shaped head) cos we've tried alsorts of different sized dutch but non seem to fit aswell as the anglo, hence the real interest in your design.
i presume your getting different sized blocks or just a 3-4 to see how the first ones come out?
atb, happy new year 2u too!

[Agent D.]

Hi A'd

The Dutch/Slijper Hoods will cost ....... :D

the dutch whatty hoods, typo? how do you pronounce and where does the name come from. i recon you should combine the two and call them the
MJ SLUT HOOD. pmsl:D :D

[GriffMJ]

the dutch whatty hoods, typo? how do you pronounce and where does the name come from. i recon you should combine the two and call them the
MJ SLUT HOOD. pmsl:D :D

:lol: ...... The name "Slijper" is pronounced "Slipper".... Hendrick Slijper of the Adriaan Mollen Club in Holland invented the "Slijper Canon" in the 1950's. This canon was produced on the principles of fit from the best of four Indian hoods. The canon was designed to take one measurement from the head of the falcon so that a complete hood could be made from it.

Hendrick Slijper is still alive today, at the age of 86, and is one of the oldest members of the Adriaan Mollen club..... Hendrick is also better known for his illustrations of birds in many books.

[Agent D.]

appreciated, v interesting.

[Terry Hanson]

:lol: ...... The name "Slijper" is pronounced "Slipper".... Hendrick Slijper of the Adriaan Mollen Club in Holland invented the "Slijper Canon" in the 1950's. This canon was produced on the principles of fit from the best of four Indian hoods. The canon was designed to take one measurement from the head of the falcon so that a complete hood could be made from it.

Hendrick Slijper is still alive today, at the age of 86, and is one of the oldest members of the Adriaan Mollen club..... Hendrick is also better known for his illustrations of birds in many books.

Nice bit of History Griff, Happy New year to you.
ATB
Terry

[GriffMJ]

Some more pics.....



http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJDutch/MJD9.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJDutch/MJD10.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJDutch/MJD11.JPG

[Stealth]

Griff, like the style of the new block:supz:

Very impressive

I have just completed making my own, see thread DIY Hood Block.

I found it enjoyable.

Just gotta try and make some time to make my next hood (stitched:rolleyes: )

[GriffMJ]

Griff, like the style of the new block:supz:

Very impressive

I have just completed making my own, see thread DIY Hood Block.

I found it enjoyable.

Just gotta try and make some time to make my next hood (stitched:rolleyes: )

Hi Stealth

yes, I have looked into your thread :) Sculpy is good stuff.... how hard does it go? Can you drop it on the flooor without it shattering..... or will it break?

[Stealth]

Never dropped it on the floor yet:yawinkle:

I have a bit that I will give some abuse:yawinkle: ... see how it performs

[Stealth]

Oh.... forgot to mention.......

I have a dog that goes "NUTS", whenever the block is around. Bit of a nuisance when I was making it:rolleyes:

Guess he likes it so much he wants to eat it:(

[GriffMJ]

Hi All

The initial three dimesional scan has been completed on the new M-J Hood block, Surface smoothing and symmetry will now be completed shortly to provide an "Ultra" accurate hood block. The hoods that come off these blocks will be called "The M-J Hood"....... and should be ready for production by the end of this month after getting a small set of blocks made.

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJBlock/Scan.JPGhttp://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJDutch/MJD1.JPG

[Falconry Equipment International]

Griff are these being CNC machined? ( need to speak to you sometime re the gloves)

[GriffMJ]

Griff are these being CNC machined? ( need to speak to you sometime re the gloves)

Hi J

Yes they are going to be machined and they will have size increments put into them at the time..... I will be getting a small set made initially covering the normal size ranges that I make.... and then I will expand on the set as and when I need to. The other benefit to doing it this way is that any modification requirement can be done via a phone call :D This hood should fit Hawk & Falcon alike.... with a modification to the gape opening pattern only.

Having used the #1 hood on my Tiercel for a couple of weeks.... I can say that its just getting better.... one movement to hood (Light tight) and then an easy draw on the braces.

Give me a ring about the gloves ...... if you need them back I will put them in the post tomorrow :)

[GriffMJ]

Hi All

Here is the cross section view of the top of the block ready for symmetry... The finished file will not be completed until next week due to a trip to Germany. The left side of the block will be used as it has the best shape..... the centre line in the picture is slightly off "true" in the picture.

Considering the block has been made by hand & eye..... I didnt do a bad job for symmetry :supz:


http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJBlock/Scan2.JPG

Here is the cross section in full symmetry......

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/MJBlock/Scan3.JPG

[Parabuteo.de]

Hi Griff,
where are you going? Could you take a FHH and a MHH hood with you?
Maybe we can meet and I could save the shipping?

All the best,

Claas :)

[Murph]

You’re an artist Griff good luck with the new design, if hooding my harris works out I might be having one of these for my birthday!

All the best :supz:

Murph

[GriffMJ]

Hi Griff,
where are you going? Could you take a FHH and a MHH hood with you?
Maybe we can meet and I could save the shipping?

All the best,

Claas

Hi Claas

Its not me going to Germany ....its the engineer :lol: I have to wait for him to come back from that trip :roll:

You’re an artist Griff good luck with the new design, if hooding my harris works out I might be having one of these for my birthday!

All the best :supz:

Murph

Thanks Murph :D

[Stealth]

WOW.......

What they can do with Periscopes these days:rolleyes:

Whose sumbmarine did you use:yawinkle:

[GriffMJ]

Hi all

Here it is :D Exclusive first showing on the IFF..... the first hoods should be made by the end of next week.


http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/Cobra/cobra.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/Cobra/cobra2.JPG

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/Cobra/cobra3.JPG

[Saker-Clive]

:supz: can't wait to see the results:-P ..............................are you sure that is a hood block AND not something your wife plays with:oops: :rolleyes:

[GriffMJ]

can't wait to see the results..............................are you sure that is a hood block AND not something your wife plays with:oops: :rolleyes:

I am sure I could sell the Gyr falcon size in Ann Summers :twisted: :supz:

[Berkut]

I am sure I could sell the Gyr falcon size in Ann Summers :twisted: :supz:

I agree Griff.When my Mrs saw it just now she started licking her lips.:wink:

[StormRider]

I agree Griff.When my Mrs saw it just now she started licking her lips.:wink:
I wish wor lass was that flexible!

STU

[Berkut]

I wish wor lass was that flexible!

STU

She said if it was purple it would look just like a helmet.Another keyboard covered in coffee.:P

[GriffMJ]

She said if it was purple it would look just like a helmet.Another keyboard covered in coffee.:P

PMSL :lol: :lol: :supz:

[Berkut]

PMSL :lol: :lol: :supz:

Griff, she,s calling me Cobra now.:goodman:

[GriffMJ]

Gyr/Saker Male 1lb 10ish (size 117 or 52mm)

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/Gallery/COBRA/chalky3.jpg

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/Gallery/COBRA/chalky4.jpg

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/Gallery/COBRA/chalky5.jpg

[GriffMJ]

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/Gallery/COBRA/chalky7.jpg

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/Gallery/COBRA/chalky8.jpg

[GriffMJ]

Peregrine Tiercel 1lb 6oz (Size 100 or 46mm)

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/Gallery/COBRA/Hamish1.jpg

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/Gallery/COBRA/Hamish2.jpg

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/Gallery/COBRA/Hamish3.jpg

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/Gallery/COBRA/Hamish4.jpg

[Tim Laycock]

Griff,
Dont take it wrongly.

Why no sewn on/piped edge?

Not required or is it a "development hood" ?

[Tim Laycock]

Asked that before the second pic had appeared :rolleyes:

[GriffMJ]

Griff,

Dont take it wrongly. Why no sewn on/piped edge? Not required or is it a "development hood" ?

Asked that before the second pic had appeared :rolleyes:


That was the first Prototype hood (On the Tiercel) ..... so I just glued it in :wink:

[Tim Laycock]

Griff,
I look forward to seeing one on a Gos 8-)

[GriffMJ]

Griff,
I look forward to seeing one on a Gos 8-)

Well it wont be long now.... is your Gos down for the moult? I have a tester here that I can send up? Its a 52mm... probably a size 8.5 or 9 Rollins Equivalent.

[Tim Laycock]

Griff, the bitch would take my face off :oops: :lol:

[GriffMJ]

Griff, the bitch would take my face off :oops: :lol:

Like all the Girls!!!

[GriffMJ]

Hi All

Another 4 block sizes will be completed by the end of next week..... current sizes available 100 (46mm) 117 (52mm)...... sizes shortly available 115 (Large Pere falcon), 112 (Pere falcon), 105 (47mm) and 90 (Gyrlin). Sizes planned next will be the larger falcons 53mm and above.

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/Dutch/Dutch2/COBRAHood1a.jpg

[GriffMJ]

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra5.jpg

[Onyx25]

Griff, are you that taken with this design that you will no longer market traditional dutch hoods? Just can't see them to compare on your website?

[GriffMJ]

Griff, are you that taken with this design that you will no longer market traditional dutch hoods? Just can't see them to compare on your website?

Hi Onyx

The design is my own.... so naturally I am taken with it. However..... I am still doing the conventional Dutch hood. I am just finishing off the photo's to put in the Dutch section :D The choice for people will still be there through three types of block..... COBRA, Rollins and Tait..... just give me a little more time to get them sorted out in the website.

[PeregrinesUK]

Just got my hands on one of your new cobra hoods today Griff (if only for a second at the BFC meet) looks good like the shape and plenty of eye space.. think ill have to try one soon... Mike

[GriffMJ]

Just got my hands on one of your new cobra hoods today Griff (if only for a second at the BFC meet) looks good like the shape and plenty of eye space.. think ill have to try one soon... Mike


Cheers Mike :) Those will be the Toad skins.... the larger hood was a bit tight on the seams hence the two eye patches on the inside..... but they should have relaxed by now. Hope they whent down well any way.

[GriffMJ]

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra7.jpg

[Palmer]

:supz:

[PeregrinesUK]

When will you have female peregrine sizes ready mate? ps tooled hood looks great.. Mike

[GriffMJ]

When will you have female peregrine sizes ready mate? ps tooled hood looks great.. Mike

Picking up the new blocks tomorrow :D so I will be into Pere Falcon & Tiercel production at full steam now :supz: (GYRLIN size now available)

[Afshimo]

love the tooling and the contrast with the white and black. You should make that as a feature - make a normal hood stand out without being ott.

great work as always!

Han

[GriffMJ]

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra8.jpg

117 = Gyr/Saker Male @ 1lb 10ish (52mm)
115 = Peregrine Falcon (Large) (50mm)
112 = Peregrine Falcon (Normal) (49mm)
105 = Peregrine Tiercel (Large) or Lanner/Saker male or Lugger Falcon or Lanner Falcon (47mm)
100 = Peregrine Tiercel @ 1lb 5ish (46mm)
90 = Perlin Falcon (40mm)

*** New sizes are unconfirmed

****Blocks not for sale*****

[GriffMJ]

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/Perlin.jpg

[GriffMJ]

Hi All

New COBRA hood block sizes now available:

120 = 52mm Saker Falcon
125 = 54mm Saker Falcon (Large)
130 = 58mm Gyrkin (Average), Gyr Saker falcon
135 = 60mm Gyr (Average)

******* Hood sizes are not confirmed yet..... raptor to hood may change after fittings :D

I will be posting up "utility" hoods in these sizes shortly ....hopefully modelled on a couple of falcons as well :D

[GriffMJ]

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/COBRABlocks.jpg

[Berkut]

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/COBRABlocks.jpg

Griff do I see a snifter of eagle size yet.;) ;)

[GriffMJ]

Hi Neil

Towards the end of the year....... all is going into the main blocks at the moment.... as soon as they are done then I will be onto the Eagles :D Slightly different in concept to the COBRA block for obvious reasons.... but the same principles will apply to its construction.

[GriffMJ]

Gyr/Pere Falcon 3lb 1oz (size 130)
Utility Hood

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/Gallery/COBRA/Pete1.jpg

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/Gallery/COBRA/Pete2.jpg

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/Gallery/COBRA/Pete3.jpg

[Tim Laycock]

Fine job :supz:

[ReluctantTwitcher]

Impressive fit Griff!

Cheers,
/Magnus

[HawkNorth]

Nice fit!

[PeregrinesUK]

After seeing the pictures of the fit I decided to order a Cobra hood and give one a go.. To say I wasn’t a little sceptical about theses new hood blocks would be a lie but I must say this is the best fitting hood I’ve had.. The ease of fit, gape clearance, maximum eye room and obviously quality of the hood make this a great hood

Also anyone new to falcons who is a little unsure of hooding technique then this hood is the best I’ve had for simple slip on fit- no need to re-adjust the hood on the falcons head to achieve a good comfortable fit / Mike

[HawkNorth]

After seeing the pictures of the fit I decided to order a Cobra hood and give one a go.. To say I wasn’t a little sceptical about theses new hood blocks would be a lie but I must say this is the best fitting hood I’ve had.. The ease of fit, gape clearance, maximum eye room and obviously quality of the hood make this a great hood

Also anyone new to falcons who is a little unsure of hooding technique then this hood is the best I’ve had for simple slip on fit- no need to re-adjust the hood on the falcons head to achieve a good comfortable fit / Mike

I was thinking the same a bit sceptical,i now think my earlier post was understated

[letrado]

i like that design, i find this cool too for use in a gorshawk !! grats:supz:

[GriffMJ]

Size 125 Gos Fem & 115 Pere falcon....
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra12.jpg

[Natch]

griff, how long for a hood 4 a male goldie,,,i no more about the weight on sat,,going up to c him,8-)

[GriffMJ]

Sorry about the quality of the pics..... a client has just sent them in..... Size 90 COBRA on a 3 year old Perlin Male (Breeder: C Southern)

*** No gape adjustment or tampering 100% fit first time :supz:

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/Perlin/Perlin1.jpg

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/Perlin/Perlin2.jpg

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/Perlin/Perlin3.jpg

[GriffMJ]

Perlin

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/Perlin1.jpg

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Hood Size 100
Tiercel Peregrine

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra13.jpg

COBRA Hood Size 125
Female Goshawk

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/GOS/FemGos.jpg

[ChrisRobbo]

Griff pm me mate i'l be after a hood for a tiercel finish gos i'm due to pick up first week in august just want to discuss the options.

Thanks Chris

[GriffMJ]

Peregrine Falcon
size 115

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/1p/1pCOBRA5.jpg

[RedNoseK9]

That hood looks absolutely great griff nice one

Wez

[GriffMJ]

Some COBRAs ready for despatch in tomorrows post.... the "standards" are UK bound and a couple of "Arabians" off to Bahrain :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra15.jpg

[GriffMJ]

Some COBRA Hoods going out this week :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra21.jpg

[GriffMJ]

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra22.jpg

[AhmedQ8]

Griff can you do the black and red in Arabians :?:

[GriffMJ]

Griff can you do the black and red in Arabians :?:

Yes Ahmed :D Although the hood above is more of a dark orange than red...... the Brown hood above has red eye panels. I will have to slightly re design the Arabian (I was going to anyway)..... to make it a 3 part hood like the Damascus. I will also attempt to make a Syrian & Bahraini version. There is nothing wrong with the Arabian COBRA as it is..... its just I want to experiment with the traditional Arab designs converted for the COBRA block.

[GriffMJ]

Black/Green size 130 for "Ned", UK and Chocolate/Green size 115 going to France.

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra24.jpg

[GriffMJ]

Walnut/Chocolate size 105 (Large Pere Tiercel)
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra26.jpg

[GriffMJ]

Some COBRA's made this weekend.... Custom COBRA (size 117) for Miliscer dogs, Half skin COBRA (Boa, size 115) off to Italy and a standard COBRA size 115 UK.... Slijper in the background off to France :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra27.jpg

[Miliscer]

Griff,

Looks brilliant mate - will post a pick of it on the bird when it arrives - just off to pick him up after having his track pack fitted!

Mike

[GriffMJ]

Griff,

Looks brilliant mate - will post a pick of it on the bird when it arrives - just off to pick him up after having his track pack fitted!

Mike


Hi Mike

It will be in the post today.... so you should have it tomorrow morning :D

[Miliscer]

And here it is, he looks a bit ruffled as he has just had a backpack fitted - he is trying his hardest to get it back off too :roll:

Mike

[GriffMJ]

Hi Mike

looks smart :D Thought the map would go with the other hood...... it had to be Gods own country :lol:

[Miliscer]

What, this one?

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z191/miliscer/Bothhoods.jpg

Shame Ren' is English, but she has plenty of Welsh in her now :twisted:

Mike

[Buffy]

Thanks for the hood Griff...I'm really pleased with it :D 8-)

I'm glad you managed to squeeze Cheshire on there! :wink:

[GriffMJ]

Thanks for the hood Griff...I'm really pleased with it :D 8-)

I'm glad you managed to squeeze Cheshire on there!

My pleasure :D It came out better than I expected to be honest...... Cheshire, ofcourse, is part of old Wales ;-)

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Full Skin (Black Lizard) size 117

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/Fullskin/CFS1.jpg

[PenelopeP]

Griff, any closer to making a "Vader" hood.

May the force be with you :lol:

[GriffMJ]

Griff, any closer to making a "Vader" hood.

May the force be with you :lol:

Hi Penelope

I am afraid that due to the postal strike and the shear volume of work I have :supz: It might be closer to Xmas before I can even think about starting the long awaited "Vader" hood. Its still on my to do list at the moment..... my main problem is coping with the amount of hoods "not received" due to the sodding strikes :mad:

[PenelopeP]

Hi Penelope

I am afraid that due to the postal strike and the shear volume of work I have :supz: It might be closer to Xmas before I can even think about starting the long awaited "Vader" hood. Its still on my to do list at the moment..... my main problem is coping with the amount of hoods "not received" due to the sodding strikes :mad:

No Worries Griff, after seeing some of your work, I am very sure it will be worth the wait. Im a patient girl.

Cheers

Jo

[GriffMJ]

COBRA 117 Std's and COBRA Full Skin 120 (Blue Lizard)

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra31.jpg

[Alan G]

Mmm, nice Griff. :supz:

what is happening with the post down your way just now, are they still mucking it up for you?

Still nothing at this side as to date.

ATB

[GriffMJ]

Mmm, nice Griff. :supz:

what is happening with the post down your way just now, are they still mucking it up for you?

Still nothing at this side as to date.

ATB

Hi Alan

Its a disaster...... Neil has only just got his hood that I sent on the 4th of October :!: If you dont get yours in the next couple of days I will do another. Many apologies...... its really screwed things up this month (and end of Sept)

[Alan G]

Hi Alan

Its a disaster...... Neil has only just got his hood that I sent on the 4th of October :!: If you dont get yours in the next couple of days I will do another. Many apologies...... its really screwed things up this month (and end of Sept)

No worries Griff, I'll drop you a message and let you know what's happening.

If the original one is still travelling somewhere, no problem giving it a bit more time?

And no need to apologise, not your fault the Posties went on strike,lol. :yawinkle:

[GriffMJ]

COBRA size 100 (Full Skin/Python)
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra32.jpg

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Tooled (Celtic Knot) size 112

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra33.jpg

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Standard size 112
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra34.jpg

[Kitana]

:-D :supz: :-D
Ooooh do I love your work... lol

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Fullskin (Lizard) size 117
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra35.jpg

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Standard (size 125 & 130)

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra36.jpg

COBRA fullskin (size 115) IAF raffle donation

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/Fullskin/CFS2.jpg

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Tear drops (Size 130 & 125)
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/TD/TearDrop1.jpg

[Gyr69]

COBRA Tear drops (Size 130 & 125)
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/TD/TearDrop1.jpg


Now they are very nice Griff:supz:

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Std size #117
trying some new techniques

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra37.jpg

[Steve.T]

that white line just jumps right out at you.....:supz::supz:

[GriffMJ]

COBRA (Special Order) #115
Peregrine Falcon

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra38.jpg

[Steve.T]

no braces.......different

[GriffMJ]

no braces.......different

:lol: They will go in when they need to... I tend not to brace them up until they need to be.

[Steve.T]

ok...thought it might have been a snug fit....:lol:

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Tooled size #97
Barbary Falcon @ 43-4mm

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra39.jpg

[RedNoseK9]

Griff ur work is getting better and better mate love looking at these hoods

Wez

[Steve.T]

i gotta agree bud, awsome craftsmanship

[Aman]

Awesome looking hoods, especially the tooled one:supz:

[GriffMJ]

Awesome looking hoods, especially the tooled one:supz:

many thanks Aman :D

Here is one I made a couple or 3 years ago ..... Morrocan style :wink:

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra11.jpg

[Steve.T]

WOW.......

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Half Skin size #117
Finnish Gos Male, Gyr/Pere Male etc

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra40.jpg

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Std size #125
Finnish Gos Female ...
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra41.jpg

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Tear Drop (skin) & 2 Piece size #125
Matched pair :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra42.jpg

[GriffMJ]

COBRA "Pick Up" Hood
Blocked on the COBRA #125 (Gos fem) with a neck size that will close down to a COBRA #117 (Gos Male). At full closure the hood shrinks to a Finnish Gos Male size ......on half closure it will fit a Finnish Gos Female :D The hood has been part burnished around the eye bowls to get strength into those areas, otherwise the rest of the hood has been left in a soft state for maximum comfort. The leather braces are "smooth slide and click" :D I have put some "Americana" on top of the hood.

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra43.jpg

[Steve.T]

that is a great idea and as usual, quality craftmanship.....

[GriffMJ]

that is a great idea and as usual, quality craftmanship.....


Hi Steve

"Nothing new under the sun"...... its all been done before :D Just a COBRA version.

[Marra]

Griff, you are taking your hood making to another level, great fitting hoods that look the dogs doodars :supz:

Chris

[CJTaylor]

Griff , i dont think theres anyone who can touch you mate on hood quality , oustanding mate.....Col

[GriffMJ]

Griff, you are taking your hood making to another level, great fitting hoods that look the dogs doodars :supz:

Chris

Griff , i dont think theres anyone who can touch you mate on hood quality , oustanding mate.....Col


Thank you Gentlemen :D

[GriffMJ]

COBRA "Pick up hood"
rear view of a Bonelli Male hood, size #135 :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra44.jpg

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Tear Drop size #115
(Python Skin) Peregrine Falcon

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra45.jpg

[Steve.T]

now that looks awsome, the snake skin and black really do justice to each other....:supz::supz:

[Terry Hanson]

Fits okay Griff
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u48/Alpha40_photos/IMG_1059.jpg

[GriffMJ]

Hi Terry

Needs pushing back a bit Terry :D

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Standard, size #120
Seen here on "Spike" a larger than average Gyr/Saker Male :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra48.jpg

[Dave G]

cracking hoods m8 your up with the best ;)

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Standard, size #117
For an MHH @ 1lb 10oz ish :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra49.jpg

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Standard, Size #117
Gyr/Pere Male (called "Guinness") :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra50.jpg

[Steve.T]

Guiness extra cold........cant beat it. lol.

[Пламен Пенев]

COBRA Standard, Size #117
Gyr/Pere Male (called "Guinness") :D





:supz::supz::supz:...impressive colour mix.....as well ..the cobra is number one

[TNT_46]

Waiting to see large scotch an cold stella lol nice work griff

[SmallPeregrine]

COBRA Tear Drop size #115

(Python Skin) Peregrine Falcon


http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra45.jpg

Griff this hood looks even better in real life cant wait to see it fitted on Jinty, here hoping it fits which no doubt it will:razz:
Have you worked a price out for the hood holster and and Spidey Hood yet:lol:
Regards
Phil

[GriffMJ]

Griff this hood looks even better in real life cant wait to see it fitted on Jinty, here hoping it fits which no doubt it will:razz:
Have you worked a price out for the hood holster and and Spidey Hood yet:lol:
Regards
Phil

Will do shortly Phil..... I am at full steam at the moment :wink: I cant wait to see some pics of Jinty hooded in the COBRA :D

[GriffMJ]

New updated COBRA hood pattern :D Some small tweaks have been added to the COBRA.... mainly at the rear of the hood to get a standard back length and width. Also a new "Tear Drop" design to the eye panel.

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra51.jpg

[GriffMJ]

COBRA "Art & Tooled", size #105
The hood has been finished in a new waterproof natural wax formula, the water just "beads" off like a Ducks back. The wax also buffs to a high shine.
On its way to the Netherlands :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra55.jpg

For close ups click HERE (http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/showpost.php?p=1172721&postcount=8)

[Erik Jonker]

:rolleyes::DI,am afraid to asked Griff but can,t wait is it mine :D

[GriffMJ]

:rolleyes::DI,am afraid to asked Griff but can,t wait is it mine :D


Yes :wink:

[Erik Jonker]

Yes outstanding you know excatly what i like Griff superb hood hopefully it fits on one of the lady,s :supz::-D

[GriffMJ]

COBRA "Venom", size #105
Going to the Netherlands :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra56.jpg

[Erik Jonker]

Whoea looks like an early christmas Griff:rolleyes::grin::grin::grin:

[Erik Jonker]

Just to let see how good Griff,s hoods fit ,Today I got a new Gyr-Saker male pasted the hood from my saker female on to him just another perfect hit .

[GriffMJ]

Nice and blonde..... hood goes well with his colour :D

[Erik Jonker]

Nice and blonde..... hood goes well with his colour :D

Yes he,s massive Griff,His weight is 920 gram out of the hacking pen ,I think he will be very white next year.

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Fullskins, sizes #100 (Pere Tiercel) & #80 (RedNape/Merlin Fem)
Black Kangaroo "slide and click" braces :D
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra59.jpg

[Aman]

COBRA Fullskins, sizes #100 (Pere Tiercel) & #80 (RedNape/Merlin Fem)
Black Kangaroo "slide and click" braces :D
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra59.jpg

Griff whats a slide and click brace :rolleyes:

[GriffMJ]

Griff whats a slide and click brace :rolleyes:

Hi Aman

Leather braces that slide smoothly with just the right resistance that then "click" into the closed postion so you know the hood is at the fully closed position. Its a specific technique applied to the hood and the braces in order to achieve the "click" :D



COBRA standard hood that I made for "Finnish" and his new boy called Guiness
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra58.jpg

[Aman]

Hi Aman

Leather braces that slide smoothly with just the right resistance that then "click" into the closed postion so you know the hood is at the fully closed position. Its a specific technique applied to the hood and the braces in order to achieve the "click" :D



COBRA standard hood that I made for "Finnish" and his new boy called Guiness
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra58.jpg

very nice "click", i like it innovative falconry hoods :supz:

[GriffMJ]

COBRA "Art & Tooled", size #105
Aplomado/Gyr Hybrid Female :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra61.jpg

[GameHawker]

COBRA "Art & Tooled", size #105
Aplomado/Gyr Hybrid Male :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra61.jpg

Another fine fitting hood MJ the fitting is spot on.

Sweet dreams. X

[Morb]

Could you explain the click system? haven't heard of it before

[GriffMJ]

Could you explain the click system? haven't heard of it before

Hi Morb

Leather braces that slide smoothly with just the right resistance that then "click" into the closed postion so you know the hood is at the fully closed position. Its a specific technique applied to the hood and the braces in order to achieve the "click" :grin:

[GriffMJ]

COBRA "Special Edition #1", size #130
BEFORE... ("AFTER" to follow in the next couple of days :-D )

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra60.jpg


------> SEE UPDATE HERE (http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/showthread.php?p=1185300#post1185300)

[ChrisRobbo]

Couldnt wait until the weekend to pull the imprint tiercel. Hood fits a treat griff as usual thanks mate. Sorry about the poor pictures they were taken on a phone.

ATB Chris

[GriffMJ]

He looks healthy Chris :D He has moulted out well.

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra65.jpg

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra66.jpg

[GriffMJ]

:)
http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra67.jpg

[Erik Jonker]

Nice falcon and hood of course :grin::roll:

[ChrisRobbo]

Alright Griff? Could do with a red and tan cobra venom in 125 mate asap, also a black and blue venom like the other one you made for my tiercel as thats puka. Give us a bell if you want mate. I realy need the 125 asap though or it'll be no good sorry for the short notice.

ATB Chris

[GriffMJ]

Alright Griff? Could do with a red and tan cobra venom in 125 mate asap, also a black and blue venom like the other one you made for my tiercel as thats puka. Give us a bell if you want mate. I realy need the 125 asap though or it'll be no good sorry for the short notice.

ATB Chris

Give me a bell Chris :D

[GriffMJ]

COBRA "Venom", size #100
On a Pere Tiercel in Greece :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra68.jpg

[Miliscer]

COBRA "Venom", size #100
On a Pere Tiercel in Greece :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra68.jpg

Very nice, I have a Pere tiercel that would look great in one of them :cool:

Mike

[Пламен Пенев]

COBRA "Venom", size #100
On a Pere Tiercel in Greece :D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra68.jpg



Well fit!

[GriffMJ]

COBRA Std, Size #115 & COBRA "Venom", Size #117
:D

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/M-J%20Hoods3/images/COBRA/cobra70.jpg

[Erik Jonker]

Nice hoods Griff,Did you use leather braces on these ?

[GriffMJ]

Nice hoods Griff,Did you use leather braces on these ?

Hi Erik

Yes, good kangaroo braces. They slide nicely and they are good and strong. I am starting to like leather braces again...... they look good in the hoods :D

[Erik Jonker]

I like them very much ,Gives a very natural look and also classy,Not that I don,t like the new braches but these still looking perfect on your hoods.

[Erik Jonker]

No new pictures Griff :( I,am looking always to this treat to see new hoods from you ,It,s more then ten days since your last post.Are you tired ,bussy or is the inspiration missing for sensational art work :grin:

[GriffMJ]

No new pictures Griff :( I,am looking always to this treat to see new hoods from you ,It,s more then ten days since your last post.Are you tired ,bussy or is the inspiration missing for sensational art work :grin:


Hi Erik

Just really busy, start of the new season ...... I am getting feed down on my land and getting the Tiercel fit. I have some new pics and I will put them up soon :D

[Greg]

Hi Griif the hoods arrived today so I thought you might like to see the 120 on the dark 7/8ths. A different type of fit to my other hoods but I think it looks pretty dam good! I won't be able to try the 125 until I pull the bird out the moulting pen in a few weeks.
Greg