Photos of hatters tools

[buler]

Picked up my first hat-specific steamer. Some age to it, but it makes good steam! Now to find an appropriate reservoir bottle.

I have the same steamer. Look up old root beer bottles. They have a rounded handle near the spout that fits into the reservoir opening. Although, looking at your pictures it appears your opening may be a little different than mine. Can you post a top down pic of the reservoir opening?

The original B

 

[BobHufford]

Can you post a top down pic of the reservoir opening?

This is the only handy photo (I can take more this evening).

I found a short brown bottle that seems to work. I'll get a pic up of that later.

 

[BobHufford]

Here’s another view of the opening.

And the bottle I found in Grandma’s stuff.

 

[Redfokker]

Here’s another view of the opening.

And the bottle I found in Grandma’s stuff.

Soooooo Cooool!

 

[BobHufford]

Soooooo Cooool!

Thanks Mike!

 

[HerrSamstag]

Try searching for Apothecary bottles. Available in all sizes [emoji846]

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

Received my latest acquisitions from both Hatter Supply House and Winchester. 7 new flanges and 6 new 100% Beaver bodies (2 Dark Moss, 2 Dark Brown, and 2 Steel).

The flanges have the following sizes (https://hatterssupplyhouse.com/)

1. #19 - 7 1/8 - 2 7/8
2. #19 - 7 1/4 - 2 7/8
3. #17 - 7 1/4 - 2 5/8
4. #16 - 7 1/8 - 3 1/8
5. #16 - 7 1/8 - 3 1/8
6. #510 - 7 1/8 - 2 1/2
7. #510 - 7 1/4 - 2 1/2

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

Received my latest acquisitions from both Hatter Supply House and Winchester. 7 new flanges and 6 new 100% Beaver bodies (2 Dark Moss, 2 Dark Brown, and 2 Steel).

The flanges have the following sizes (https://hatterssupplyhouse.com/)

1. #19 - 7 1/8 - 2 7/8
2. #19 - 7 1/4 - 2 7/8
3. #17 - 7 1/4 - 2 5/8
4. #16 - 7 1/8 - 3 1/8
5. #16 - 7 1/8 - 3 1/8
6. #510 - 7 1/8 - 2 1/2
7. #510 - 7 1/4 - 2 1/2

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Here are the Winchester bodies and a picture of all 15 flanges that I have from Hatters Supply House

 

[humanshoes]

Here are the Winchester bodies and a picture of all 15 flanges that I have from Hatters Supply House

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Those flange blocks are beautiful CWV. Looks like we got a new "hatslinger" in town.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Those flange blocks are beautiful CWV. Looks like we got a new "hatslinger" in town.

But only for those small of head.



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[ChicagoWayVito]

Those flange blocks are beautiful CWV. Looks like we got a new "hatslinger" in town.

I have been quietly purchasing equipment the past couple of years and have made a few educational trips to learn from some hatters. Maybe this will be my retirement someday, I have time hone the craft.

But only for those small of head.



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I also have some larger flanges for 7 1/2, 7 3/4 and 8. Takes time to fill complete the equipment set

 

[humanshoes]

Time and money. The pursuit of one often precludes the accumulation of the other.

 

[steur]

Here are the Winchester bodies and a picture of all 15 flanges that I have from Hatters Supply House

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Very impressive collection. Do you have experience with the grosgrain ribbon they offer too? Is that the real deal or is it Petersham?

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

Very impressive collection. Do you have experience with the grosgrain ribbon they offer too? Is that the real deal or is it Petersham?

Thank you Steur! I do not have any experience with their ribbon. I have a small stockpile of vintage grosgrain from eBay and I bought the remaining stock from the widow of a hatter on the east coast.

 

[steur]

Thank you Steur! I do not have any experience with their ribbon. I have a small stockpile of vintage grosgrain from eBay and I bought the remaining stock from the widow of a hatter on the east coast.

Thanks. Now, if I could only find a hatters' widow somwhere over here

 

[steur]

Picked this up last week. I've been using a regular little pan with a lid to do my steaming and it works. I do look at a Jiffy steamer once in a while, but haven't pulled the trigger (yet). But then this came up and it looked so cool I just had to have it. Albrecht "Favorit" steaming device. It was part of the inventory of a hat shop once, but was sitting in the home of the former owner. The heirs were selling this (and some other pieces) after he passed away. Looks to be a bit of a project though, but even if I don't get it to work it still looks great; such a cute little device.

 

[humanshoes]

Picked this up last week. I've been using a regular little pan with a lid to do my steaming and it works. I do look at a Jiffy steamer once in a while, but haven't pulled the trigger (yet). But then this came up and it looked so cool I just had to have it. Albrecht "Favorit" steaming device. It was part of the inventory of a hat shop once, but was sitting in the home of the former owner. The heirs were selling this (and some other pieces) after he passed away. Looks to be a bit of a project though, but even if I don't get it to work it still looks great; such a cute little device.

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Very cool! I especially like the sight glass for the water level.

 

[RJR]

Picked this up last week. I've been using a regular little pan with a lid to do my steaming and it works. I do look at a Jiffy steamer once in a while, but haven't pulled the trigger (yet). But then this came up and it looked so cool I just had to have it. Albrecht "Favorit" steaming device. It was part of the inventory of a hat shop once, but was sitting in the home of the former owner. The heirs were selling this (and some other pieces) after he passed away. Looks to be a bit of a project though, but even if I don't get it to work it still looks great; such a cute little device.

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Wow,that is a unique find;smacks of "Rube Goldberg".

 

[humanshoes]

Thanks, in part, to Jiffy Steamer and the plumbing aisle at my local Ace Hardware I give you the "Frankensteamer". The funnel side for full crown steaming, the nozzle side for spot steaming. Individual shut off valves to choose one or the other with minimal steam loss. (Note to self: NEVER fire up the steamer with both valves closed) I'll tie a cotton cloth around the top of the funnel just to be on the safe side. Mad Hatter or Mad Scientist? Only my dog knows for sure and he ain't talkin'.

 

[RJR]

Thanks, in part, to Jiffy Steamer and the plumbing aisle at my local Ace Hardware I give you the "Frankensteamer". The funnel side for full crown steaming, the nozzle side for spot steaming. Individual shut off valves to choose one or the other with minimal steam loss. (Note to self: NEVER fire up the steamer with both valves closed) I'll tie a cotton cloth around the top of the funnel just to be on the safe side. Mad Hatter or Mad Scientist? Only my dog knows for sure and he ain't talkin'.
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Very cool.