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Photos of hatters tools
A stiff brush, with a hardwood scraper built into the handle. -
Photos of hatters tools
The Stetson/Biltmore ruler. I've got a couple - I had misremembered that they were distinct from each other. -
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Photos of hatters tools
Thanks Oliver. I found ads for American Hatters Supply Co. Going at least back to 1911, but nothing on the Inc. I do have an old JB Mast 1800's hatter's slide rule, and a couple of more modern rules branded Stetson & Biltmore, respectively. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Terry, Love the smile! I'm wearing one too now -
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Post New Hats Here!
New to me, but bound for Garret, a military souvenir parabuntal hand-dated 10/2/1945. Too much on my plate at the moment :-( -
The Conversion Corral
Anyone have good ribbon storage advice. I find the dark cabinet difficult for the same reason. Maybe mounting LEDs would help, hmmm. Terry, I thought it looked great. -
Photos of hatters tools
Thanks for the info Tonyb. I will let you know if I learn any more. -
Photos of hatters tools
+1. Actuary reports on fire risk associated with hatting go way back, and are actually a good source of information on the methods used, as many summarize each step of the operation, regardless whether the subject is a small hat shop or a factory. My favorite electric sad iron is the 1940's... -
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Good question John! I haven't done much research yet, but the address corresponds to the Pontiac Building, built in 1891. If the "5" in the address is the 5th floor of this old high rise as it appears to be, that would be the earliest possible date. I've come up empty on the phone number thus... -
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Photos of hatters tools
Sorry to hear that, but I also read about this happening to other loungers recently. I had bid and forgot about it, so was pleasantly surprised to win at a fair price. Missed a nice hatter's slide rule earlier in the week that sold for $32 or something like that. -
Photos of hatters tools
Cool American Hatter's Supply hat ruler, en route from ebay seller: -
Photos of hatters tools
If there is a good one, or one that could be mocked up good enough to make a model, it could probably be used to mold replacement pins. -
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Thanks Oliver! Hopefully is will be repairable without much hassle. -
Photos of hatters tools
A couple of vintage (probably very old) felt duffers, in various widths, on very old one-piece unlaminated hat blocks. Wish the dark brown one was a hat body - the felt is smooth, soft & ancient. Also, for comparison, one of the Langenburg blocks with the straw hat body & resin overlayment. -
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The Conversion Corral
My trial is off, case settled, so I'll be getting busy again... -
Photos of hatters tools
Bought this all wood stretching block earlier this month, at a rarely good price: -
Photos of hatters tools
Just bought this very old sizing compass on eBay for $20.00. The handles have separated from the brass and it will need some repair, or will just go into my collection as is, but I couldn't pass on that deal. -
The Conversion Corral
Thanks Terry! The crease & bow work are all you, my friend, and it looks very good! Welcome to the Nutriaphile crowd! -
