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  1. humanshoes

    Photos of hatters tools

    Thanks Bob! This conformateur definitely falls under the "don't need it and probably won't use it much" category, but I'm sure tickled to have it anyway. Tangible hat making history.
  2. humanshoes

    Photos of hatters tools

    I never thought I'd actually see one of these in person, much less have one in my humble little shop, but here she is. I have hats to make so I can't dive into the restoration right now, but I hope to restore this conformateur to it's original glory. A big thanks to our very own Dr. Max for...
  3. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I never thought I'd actually see one of these in person, much less have one in my humble little shop, but here she is. I have hats to make so I can't dive into the restoration right now, but I hope to return this conformateur to it's original glory. A big thanks to our very own Dr. Max for...
  4. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Thanks Randy. That ribbon has been hanging around the shop for a long time. Just waiting for the right hat.
  5. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I asked several people the same question about the ribbon color Tuk. In person and under various lighting conditions, some saw it as brown, some as rust, and some as reddish brown. To me, it's just a beautiful old antique ribbon that I think looks great on the hat. Unfortunately, I only had a...
  7. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    The hat looks great on you Brent. I think we pulled off that vintage look you were going for. Wear it in good health my friend!
  8. humanshoes

    Making a Western hat by hand?

    Very nice work there Scott!
  9. humanshoes

    Making a Western hat by hand?

    Excellent work Scott. That is going to be one fine looking hat. I've been skeptical about the effectiveness of the wood brim curling tools, but it seems to have worked out quite well for you. I'm looking forward to playing around with one of those nutria hat bodies myself.
  10. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    What I figured Bama. This one will be just for straws which I hand form over the block. Hey, for half a C note I would've bought it just to look at.
  11. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Will do Jonesy.
  13. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I agree Jack. Some dedicated craftsman spent some serious time putting this rig together.
  14. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    She's working on it Jonesy, but my little elf doesn't put in the hours that I'm accustomed to. Could be the student is smarter than the teacher.
  15. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I'd considered that Brent. You're right. Expansion will definitely elongate the oval, but I think the final band blocking will accomplish the oval desired.
  16. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I don't think I'd want to iron felt bodies on this block as there is a chance that the seams would show up on the finished product. This makes sense to me mostly for my specialty blocks that I'm using for straw hats. Another drawback, there is no hole in the bottom so this cannot be used on my...
  17. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    This just tickles the hell out of me. My latest Ebay purchase. Adjustable cattleman's crease hat block. I marvel at the simple ingenuity. Middle spacers to make most all of the common size hats up to 7 3/4 as it sits and very easy to make additional spacers for even larger sizes. Also, not that...
  19. humanshoes

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Good plan. Easy to change out if the mood strikes you.
  20. humanshoes

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Your ribbon work looks great Robie!
  21. humanshoes

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Presumption: 1. an idea that is taken to be true, and often used as the basis for other ideas, although it is not known for certain.
  22. humanshoes

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    If I were twenty years younger...
  23. humanshoes

    Brim Curls: Kettles, Pencill, etc.

    Excellent work there Brent. Don't know why you'd need anything better than that.

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