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[HerrSamstag]

I would be interested in where you found it (location) in Germany.

It's American made with CM sizing. I might be able to find something out about it.

Update: My source couldn't find this machine in their archives. Also no other information.

Thanks! I found it near Cologne. The seller didn't know anything about the machine's past.
I found some similar looking devices in old patents and since I got the correct needles today I am sure now that it is for hat linings. Who knows, maybe it was made to order. I can't even find information on the "hatter's machinery company" what I personally find very uncommon.

The number I posted is correct. In the other patents they say that a simple chainstitch machine can be added to the device and since this one is good for light fabrics of all kind... why not

 

[mayserwegener]

I did a quick search (Hatter's Machinist Company New York) and didn't find anything either. Make sure to post photos of your results.

 

[Hatter4]

Yes,I have one.

This little guy arrived at my door today. Anyone ever use one?

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I also have one, it sit on my workbench works fine

 

[buler]

Straw hat tool

 

[Frunobulax]

What's it doing? Installing a sweat band?

 

[Kuki]

Hi everyone,
I finally got to set up my Cummins Initial machine, the one that monograms sweatbands with perforated initials, but I'm having trouble getting it to perforate the bottom part of the letters. Any tips? I'm afraid if I dissasemble it to clean it a million parts will tumble down...
Funny enough it works on cardboard (with some brute force) but not on the leather, no matter how hard I lean on the handle!
Thanks in advance!

 

[Kuki]

Turns out I was trying on a really bad quality sweatband, I tried on a soft leather one today and it went trough like butter!! But not before I opened the front amd dusted and greased the beast:

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[Hatter4]

has anyone heard from John Galt? I need to talk to him

 

[Joao Encarnado]

has anyone heard from John Galt? I need to talk to him

No. I have sent an email a week ago, no reply and no return error so email delivered.
I haven't heard of him for 1 year.

 

[1mach1]

has anyone heard from John Galt? I need to talk to him

I have his phone number if you would like it. PM me. I am sure he couldn't mind.

 

[Hatter4]

can anyone tell me how much a conformater is worth?

 

[humanshoes]

can anyone tell me how much a conformater is worth?

I'm certainly no expert Hatter4, however, I came across this little piece on Mark DeCou's site. It may be helpful to you.
eBay’ers Note: If you are Googling to do some research of your own and found this listing, look through my “projects” listing, as I have several of these units shown and one of them may be a match to the one you are researching. If you are wanting pricing, a really rough three piece set is worth about $1000, a good set about $2500, a great set $4500, and a restored set is $6500-$7500, with all numbers subject to change. As with everything, the condition and who is shopping at the time are everything to determining a price, so don’t hold me responsible for anything you do with this data, it’s all just my opinion.

 

[Hatter4]

Thanks for the info Shoes,I just put one in good shape on e bay .asking just under $900.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/142150896296?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[Frunobulax]

Thanks for the info Shoes,I just put one in good shape on e bay .asking just under $900.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/142150896296?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

You should get some bites at that price.

 

[RJR]

You should get some bites at that price.

Yes,you should.

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

Thanks for the info Shoes,I just put one in good shape on e bay .asking just under $900.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/142150896296?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Very nice. Too bad no formillon with it.

 

[Hatter4]

I do have a Formillon I can sell marked made in France, its in good shape, missing part of wood piece needs cleaning up.

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

These just arrived late last week.

24 blocks! Two Styles with 12 sizes each from 6 5/8 to 8
Both sets are straight sided, the dome part varies a bit. One blocks at 6 inches and the other at 5 3/4 inches.
These are obviously new blocks, I ordered them from JW Hats.

Letting the acclimate to my house a week before I start taking measurements for my log book.
I know what I will be doing for my Thanksgiving Holiday!!!

 

[humanshoes]

Beautiful acquisition Chicago! They look like 51 and 52 styles. You should be all set to handle most any felt hat order that comes your way.

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

Beautiful acquisition Chicago! They look like 51 and 52 styles. You should be all set to handle most any felt hat order that comes your way.

Thank you! Very close on the styles. I have styles 51 and 221.