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Photos of hatters tools

Hatter4

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just a quick note to say I am still around but have had a lot of health issues and have stopped making hats.Hope to be back at it soonhope to hear from old friends. thanks
 

ChicagoWayVito

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There is no big enough rounding jack for me.

LOL, nice. The rounding jack I got from JW Hats will go up to 6 inches which is within your "dream" brim size. I recently learned CNC milling, I may have to make one that can go up to 8 inches but finding the felt that large will likely be a challenge.
 

John Galt

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Well, life is returning to normal on my end, and it looks like I got back in time to contribute some photos to keep this thread going.

Here is a Roberts, Cushman & Co. Name-O-Grammar sold by National Hatters Supply Co., Inc.

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John Galt

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Some stiff bristle cleaning brushes, and soft bristle brushes, respectively. Also a standard hat brush. The stiff cleaning brushes can be found at dry cleaning suppliers. Be careful, and read Ermatinger on how to use them.

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John Galt

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A brass band block. These are hard to find, and I only just got it. I've always had to use a stretch block, but this is very nice to have if you are lucky & determined enough to find one.

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John Galt

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And something I have only seen a few times before, but find useful, flanging springs. A blocking cord (second photo) is more readily available and often used instead.

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I've used parachute cord with a little paraffin, but a real blocking cord is pre-waxed and stiffer to start, and as a result has a much tighter hold. I leave a long tail on the knot to help un-cinch it.
 

John Galt

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just a quick note to say I am still around but have had a lot of health issues and have stopped making hats.Hope to be back at it soonhope to hear from old friends. thanks

Really sorry to hear that Oliver. You've always been a gentleman and a good friend to this forum and this thread.

I hope you get well soon and get back to doing what you are passionate about. I will be praying for you.

Best wishes, always!

John
 

John Galt

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Catching up on this thread. Following HumanShoes' post, here's a hat/coat rack I made by laminating a 4x4 post with sanded (unsealed) cedar fence boards.

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The bottom is mounted on a yard umbrella stand. I used a hole saw and a bolt to do that bit. If I do this again, I'll use blocks instead of a full post - this thing is very heavy.

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Now that I have a thickness planer, I would also laminate with thinner boards. The planer makes well chosen fence boards (about $2.34 each at Lowes) look very beautiful with less work than sanding. I found mine, a DeWalt, on Craigslist for $100. Here are some scraps left over from a closet I lined. Left is planed, right is the "meat side" of a planed board.

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The cedar helps keep those pesky moths at bay.
 

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