My latest additions to the hat making tool arsenal. This set of three curling shackle irons from JW Hats. They include 1/8, 3/8, and 5/8 curl sizes and look like they are built to last a lifetime. Now all I have to do is find the many hours it will surely take to master their use.
Very nice!
I believe it was Major Moore who said he'd sent his off to be powder coated upon receipt. Seemed like a good idea to me. I have a couple of shackles, including an electric one, but haven't used them yet either. Might put a roll on one of the cowboy hats I'm making for Joao if he's into it, but of course the brim will still have to reach a minimum of 3 inches ;-)