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Well, I honestly don't know. I've never used either. They were too rusty until yesterday. The Mahoney is often identified as a polishing iron, and has diamond shaped divots in the bottom. I've sanded it, but am still having trouble getting rust out of the divots. It is rounded front/back and... -
Photos of hatters tools
As Olė pointed out, the bottoms are often rounded on hatter's irons, front to back and /or side to side : -
Photos of hatters tools
Olė, I think we are on the same page. I think you are also right about my word choice. As for irons, here are some examples. I am still looking for the little oval iron. The two on the far left are "standard" sad irons. They are larger, heavier & wider, with sharp tips. The next one is... -
Photos of hatters tools
I believe this is also called cotton "duck," but I don't know if that term is used on your side of the pond. -
Photos of hatters tools
Thanks, but I'm just another hat lover trying to learn as much as I can and give something back to the forum that's taught me so much. The Tumwater blog was recommended by my buddy Terry Jones, I just passed it on. I am looking forward to the liner tutorial! -
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Photos of hatters tools
Well, you'd better brace yourself for a brain dump of what I've learned on the subject (which may well be corrected or enlarged upon by those who know more). Sad irons represented real and every day practical technology at the time and they were made and were used for many different tasks... -
Vintage Shot Glasses
Here's a cool set in my collection. Pardon the dust, it's in my brother's room ;-)- John Galt
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
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Western, anyone?
This is what I see via the Tapatalk app on my phone: -
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Photos of hatters tools
These are cool. Got them with the spring jack & hadn't posted photos -
Photos of hatters tools
Candlestick holder spinner conversions. The broader based one is shorter & more stable. I'll be adding a wider base to the other, which was the prototype. Having no boiled linseed oil handy, I oiled the spindle with teak oil, which is also good choice for hardwood because it "hardens in... -
Photos of hatters tools
Hatters irons found at an antique store today for $5 each. I'm confident they are not toys because they have adult sized handles. Still have to sand rust off of one . -
Photos of hatters tools
Quite a variance , especially when one considers the giant that Oliver posted. -
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Photos of hatters tools
I find no maker's mark. This appears to be a much newer version than the one that takes a carbon steel blade. Wood looks to be poplar. -
Photos of hatters tools
Received the new rounding jack today. Pleasantly surprised to learn it takes old flat razor blades - pulled out to demonstrate. The ruler is interesting - it is imprinted onto the body, the rest of which has been stained. I've photographed the hardware - maybe it will help some of you guys: -
