Thanks to Ian(Grovsey)

[Phil Noble]

Well my new hood arrived today,well worth the short wait lol
Superb quality and very good fit:supz:
ATB
Phil

[Phil Noble]

Pics to follow
Phil

[Rocky]

Wheres the pictures then :rolleyes:

[Gary F]

like to see pics mate,,well pleased with the 2 ian made me

[Phil Noble]

67936
67937
67938
67939

Sorry for poor quality,the hawk kept moving its head,and i had to take them on my mobile phone:(
ATB
Phil

[Maverick]

Very nice.

[Gary F]

another cracker from ian:supz::supz::supz:

[Grovsey]

cheers guys meens alot

[MitchTalon]

stunning looking hood

[Gyr-SakerFalcon]

Very Very nice mate keep up the good work:cool:

[Grovsey]

just made this one for me tiercel pere
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t276/grovsey/hoods/PIC_0419-2.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t276/grovsey/hoods/PIC_0416.jpg

[Natch]

nice settie:cool:

[Grovsey]

nice settie:cool:
cheers mate :lol: its a corner group nice for power naps

[Gozzhawk]

in the second pic of the thread the fit looks spot on! nice , oh and nice party hood for the tiercel

[Grovsey]

here is a pick i just took on the tiercel,before anyone comments about the wet patch around thge gape, i wet around the gape when fitting the hood this will soften the edge and then whn placed on the bird will mould to the bird head once it dry's
ian
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t276/grovsey/hoods/PIC_0425-1.jpg

[SakerJack]

here is a pick i just took on the tiercel,before anyone comments about the wet patch around thge gape, i wet around the gape when fitting the hood this will soften the edge and then whn placed on the bird will mould to the bird head once it dry's
ian
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t276/grovsey/hoods/PIC_0425-1.jpg

Ian,, don't wet the beak so much it likely will stain and you will have this ring around the opening,,

[Grovsey]

Ian,, don't wet the beak so much it likely will stain and you will have this ring around the opening,,
np ken i know i got a little to much water on it mate as you can see and the high res camera picked it up
ian

[Kat67]

Ian I do like your hoods very much as you know but im never keen on the cut of the leather where ive indicated:oops: Im not a hoodmaker but it just doesnt seem to be quite right. I understand what you mean about wetting before its final shape is set but this looks like theres just too much leather over hanging the corner of the beak?? Id like to know your thoughts and for the record this isnt a row lol

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk134/FalconryMagic/PIC_0425-1hood.jpg

This is Hoagys hood and it sits much further back off the beak
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk134/FalconryMagic/290620081024.jpg

[OutHawkn]

Here we go again.................
I agree they dont fit the way I like so I wouldnt buy one. But others on here have different opinions as to fit and they like them. Pointing out the things you dont like will only result in Ian not posting anything anymore and I do enjoy looking at them.

[Grovsey]

Ian I do like your hoods very much as you know but im never keen on the cut of the leather where ive indicated:oops: Im not a hoodmaker but it just doesnt seem to be quite right. I understand what you mean about wetting before its final shape is set but this looks like theres just too much leather over hanging the corner of the beak?? Id like to know your thoughts and for the record this isnt a row lol

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk134/FalconryMagic/PIC_0425-1hood.jpg

This is Hoagys hood and it sits much further back off the beak
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk134/FalconryMagic/290620081024.jpg
kat this is a debate that goes round and around ,i myself ,ken hooke ,rollins ect and many more go for the same gape .as long as the hood is a hood fit there should be no rubbing on the soft tissue .
ian

[Kat67]

I see, thanks Ian.. I do prefer a fuller clearance myself perhaps its just more pleasing to my eye. However as I said before im always a fan of your designs keep 'em coming:supz:

[FalconGriff]

[QUOTE=Grovsey;980274]here is a pick i just took on the tiercel,before anyone comments about the wet patch around thge gape, i wet around the gape when fitting the hood this will soften the edge and then whn placed on the bird will mould to the bird head once it dry's

Always do this myself Ian is a bit more clinical than me as I normally spit on mine and work into the leather with my lips> I then leave on the bird to dry and mold to the individual bird. Good tip Ian!

[Grovsey]

[quote=Grovsey;980274]here is a pick i just took on the tiercel,before anyone comments about the wet patch around thge gape, i wet around the gape when fitting the hood this will soften the edge and then whn placed on the bird will mould to the bird head once it dry's

Always do this myself Ian is a bit more clinical than me as I normally spit on mine and work into the leather with my lips> I then leave on the bird to dry and mold to the individual bird. Good tip Ian!
cheers mate its amazing how many dont do it mate just put the hood on and expect a perfect fit ,i look at it that ever birds head is different ,