Hat Block (#52 regular oval - Tapered Wall) ABS UPGRADE

#52 Regular Oval Hat Block, Tapered wall — ABS Upgrade

Our hat blocks are made to order, so please allow 5–7 business days for processing before shipping. Need yours sooner? Contact us to discuss availability, or browse our Misfits section for in-stock blocks!

Our #52 Regular Oval Hat Block is designed for milliners and hat makers looking for a versatile crown shape with a traditional regular oval profile.

This upgraded version is 3D printed in ABS plastic, offering greater heat resistance than our standard PETG version while maintaining the same consistent sizing and dependable form.

Each block is made to the selected size and designed for repeated use in hat-making and blocking applications.

⚠️ IMPORTANT SIZING INFORMATION

Our hat blocks are made TRUE TO SIZE.

The listed size is the actual circumference of the hat block.

YOU MUST ORDER ONE SIZE LARGER THAN YOUR FINISHED HAT SIZE TO ALLOW ROOM FOR THE SWEATBAND.

For example:

If you are making a finished 58 cm hat, order a 59 cm hat block.

The additional size provides the necessary allowance for the sweatband and helps prevent the finished hat from fitting too tightly.

#52 Regular Oval Profile

The #52 features a regular oval profile, providing a balanced front-to-back and side-to-side shape suitable for a wide range of traditional and custom hat styles.

This version is less elongated than our #52 Long Oval profile and is a good general-purpose choice for customers who do not require a longer front-to-back shape.

ABS Upgrade

This upgraded #52 block is printed in ABS plastic.

ABS provides:

• Improved heat resistance

• Strong, durable construction

• Good impact resistance

• A solid option for hat makers who regularly use steam or warmer blocking conditions

The ABS upgrade is ideal for customers who want a more heat-resistant alternative to our standard PETG blocks.

Because this block is 3D printed, minor layer lines or surface variations may be visible. These are a normal part of the manufacturing process and do not affect the function of the block.

Choosing Your Size

Measure the intended finished head size, then order the next size larger.

Finished Hat Size → Recommended Block Size

56 cm finished hat → 57 cm block
57 cm finished hat → 58 cm block
58 cm finished hat → 59 cm block
59 cm finished hat → 60 cm block
60 cm finished hat → 61 cm block

Half sizes may also be available depending on the selected size options.

True-to-Size Construction

Because our hat blocks are made true to the listed size, we do not automatically add extra circumference for sweatbands, liners, or other finishing materials.

This allows the hat maker to select the appropriate amount of sizing allowance for their project.

Returns & Incorrect Size Orders

Please carefully check both the size and profile before placing your order.

Because our hat blocks are made true to size, it is the buyer's responsibility to select the correct size and to order one size larger to allow for the sweatband.

Returns resulting from an incorrect size or style being ordered by the customer are subject to a $10 return fee.

If you are unsure whether the Regular Oval or Long Oval profile is right for your project, please contact us before ordering.

⚠️ PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING

This listing is for the #52 REGULAR OVAL Hat Block with the ABS PLASTIC UPGRADE.

Our hat blocks are TRUE TO SIZE.

Order ONE SIZE LARGER than your intended finished hat size to allow for the sweatband.

Example: 58 cm finished hat = Order a 59 cm block.