TheDane
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An oil pan is a very good idea, John. These waste bins are quite common in Denmark (large paper sacks are made for this model), but I don't know if you use them in USA. The lid from an old discarded bin of those will also work.
The most important thing is the heating element (and the control of that). I know, that some hatters use a cold sandbag after ironing the brim, but it's a little hard for me to see, why. I'm sure a cold sandbag won't harm anybody or anything - but it doesn't really do a lot of good, either. Heat, moisture and pressure is the combination, that sets the brim. A well-set brim is what makes it keep the shape and snap for decades
The most important thing is the heating element (and the control of that). I know, that some hatters use a cold sandbag after ironing the brim, but it's a little hard for me to see, why. I'm sure a cold sandbag won't harm anybody or anything - but it doesn't really do a lot of good, either. Heat, moisture and pressure is the combination, that sets the brim. A well-set brim is what makes it keep the shape and snap for decades