3 Hood Patterns

[Hawkmaster]

Below are some hood patterns for your collection. I can resize and post these by request, simply ask.

HTH?
:lol:

[Wilfred]

thank you a lot for these hood patterns!
I really appreciate it a lot all the time when people post patterns for hoods or gloves or the like.

[Afshimo]

Thx for that HM, but where cn u put the head mesurements? so i know how to resize it? i always get confused round about there lol. thx again

[Hawkmaster]

No probs guys! Hope you enjoy them, I have more if any one else is interested?

The measurement confuses me too and it is trail and error really. Sorry

[Sprout]

What do they turn out like?

[Hawkmaster]

I have made the last two and they are OK, just not too sure of the back end of the Nick Fox one though.

[Peregrynne]

Thanks for the patterns HM

[GriffMJ]

I have made the last two and they are OK, just not too sure of the back end of the Nick Fox one though.

This pattern is simple enough....but requires a strong stitch at the back of the hood ...as when opened the stitch has to take the force of opening. I find that a piece of bonded leather on the inside strengthens it more :)

http://www.m-jhoods.co.uk/images/The%20Nick%20Fox/Nf2.JPG

[PeregrinesUK]

so now we have the pattern wheres a good place to buy quality blocks 'rollins' 'pineo' etc? would like a female pere size just to play with i see a couple of suppliers sell hood blocks but i dont want no rubbish the stiching will be bad enough!

[Hawkmaster]

WOW Griff that is AWESOME! Naturally mine never looked that good, OBVIOUSLY! Would be nice to see the back though, please?

[PeregrinesUK]

any tips on stiching MJ? how do you get your hoods looking so bl**dy nice!

[GriffMJ]

any tips on stiching MJ? how do you get your hoods looking so bl**dy nice!

Stitching......therin is the knack :) Stitching is the key to a good hood ....stronger the stitch the better the hood....I do a particularly complicated stitch...lol....bit overkill really for what is needed....but I can guarantee it will never come loose or let light in. Stitching takes practice and skill to get an even edge and a "pro" look. You also need to understand how to strengthen the "joints" of the hood so they dont come apprt with the every day pressures of use.

The "finish" of a hood is really down to the individuals skill, burnishing and sheen is a knack as well...tooo much...too little etc can make the end result look below standard. I still dont feel as though I have achieved the finish that I am after..... thats part of the enjoyment of making the damn things.....you always strive to produce your best in the next hood you make.

I saw a hood made by Ron Rollins at the fair this year..... his next door neighbour brought it all the way from the USA in a tin..... this hood was made from two tone snake skin ...... now if I can get any where near his finish and standard (after 20 years of making them) ...I will be happy...lol ..... it was just perfection... no wonder his neighbour was handling it with reverance.

[Geranoaetus]

Hola Hawkmaster,

I would like to see this wonderfull patterns scaled down for a male American Kestrel.

Greetings from Colombia

Marcel.

[Gozzhawk]

Being a bit hick ( sorry ....thick, nkay)
I was wondering how to print them off to size my blocks , rollins 3-8 , cheers

[Gozzhawk]

well , if i cant get help wi this I might have to get all my sh8t posted down.

[Hawkmaster]

Use a photocopier guys.

[muazbinali]

Hey, can u plz. tell me how to measure it. it confuzes me too. and can u tell me the size of a 8 months golden eagle. wud be glad.

[Turumti]

Would you mind putting up a picture of your eagle so that we can all have a look at it?

[boyd32450]

Hola Hawkmaster,

I would like to see this wonderfull patterns scaled down for a male American Kestrel.

Greetings from Colombia

Marcel.

I would as well :)

Boyd

[Dude]

thanks for sharing them!

Cheers,
Dan.