Photos of hatters tools

[John Galt]

Oliver, this is my favorite hat tool, I think, after way too many teapot adventures. My big teapot is always on the stovetop and seems to get greasy from being there. Can't guess how many times I've cursed it after getting grease on a hat I was steaming.

Old steamer:

 

[John Galt]

Here's a hat tool for Joao, and it's in his size.

 

[John Galt]

Aww man. I think I let one of those get away from me.

Bummer, TJ! I looked long and hard, and found this on eBay a couple of months back. I couldn't really afford it, and had to buy other crap in a lot to get it, but it is a gem.

 

[John Galt]

Incidentally, I just read Tonyb's post about the gold foil initial machines, and believe the one I just posted is the very same item he mentioned.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Here's a hat tool for Joao, and it's in his size.

ah! :yo:

 

[besdor]

That is some big flange. Ive never seen a 5 inch flange that was that old. i wonder what it was used for ?

 

[John Galt]

That is some big flange. Ive never seen a 5 inch flange that was that old. i wonder what it was used for ?

Hats!


Seriously, it could be used for a cowboy hat, or a woman's summer hat or derby hat. At size 7 3/8, and with a 5 inch brim, I'll guess that his particular flange was probably used to make Tom Mix hats back in the day.

If it was size 8, I'd guess it was used for to make hats for Dan Blocker.

 

[kingrat]

hats!


Seriously, it could be used for a cowboy hat, or a woman's summer hat or derby hat. At size 7 3/8, and with a 5 inch brim, i'll guess that his particular flange was probably used to make tom mix hats back in the day.

if it was size 8, i'd guess it was used for to make hats for dan blocker.

a derby?

 

[humanshoes]

Good you see you back in action here JG. Great looking hat rack! As far as favorite tools go, it's hard to beat the Jiffy steamer. I now use my teapot just for making tea as it was intended. My latest acquisition, though, is my hands down favorite. I didn't think I would ever spring for a walking foot sewing machine until I came across this Davis High Arm Vertical Feed machine made in 1887. There are no lower feed dogs and the material is moved by the presser foot and the needle at the same time. This machine has made binding hats a breeze instead of the pain in the ass it used to be.

 

[John Galt]

Good you see you back in action here JG. Great looking hat rack! As far as favorite tools go, it's hard to beat the Jiffy steamer. I now use my teapot just for making tea as it was intended. My latest acquisition, though, is my hands down favorite. I didn't think I would ever spring for a walking foot sewing machine until I came across this Davis High Arm Vertical Feed machine made in 1887. There are no lower feed dogs and the material is moved by the presser foot and the needle at the same time. This machine has made binding hats a breeze instead of the pain in the ass it used to be.

Thanks HS. It's good to be back. That's a beauty of a machine! Nice hat too!

 

[John Galt]

a derby?

http://www.kentuckyderby.com/history/traditions/hats

 

[John Galt]

Another hatter's tool I had not seen until I picked these up - kind of a poor man's conformateur- are these hard 1/8" + thick cardboard head sizers in all 4 ovals. They range from 6 3/4 to 7 7/8. Should be useful in making band blocks someday when I've got the time.

The fella I bought them from said they came from a military hat shop, and were made by Winchester hats or Beaver Brand (when they were wholly owned).

 

[Joao Encarnado]

If it was size 8, I'd guess it was used for to make hats for Dan Blocker.

Hoss hat didn't had a 5" brim, it should be less than 4" more than 3" (maybe more to the 3" side).
The crown yes, it's a nice big fat crown!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Another hatter's tool I had not seen until I picked these up - kind of a poor man's conformateur- are these hard 1/8" + thick cardboard head sizers in all 4 ovals. They range from 6 3/4 to 7 7/8. Should be useful in making band blocks someday when I've got the time.

The fella I bought them from said they came from a military hat shop, and were made by Winchester hats or Beaver Brand (when they were wholly owned).

Wouldn't those be used on a press to flat the brim on drill hats?

 

[John Galt]

Don't think so. That task is best done with other tools, and not cardboard. I'm confident these are sizers as represented.

 

[John Galt]

Hoss hat didn't had a 5" brim, it should be less than 4" more than 3" (maybe more to the 3" side).
The crown yes, it's a nice big fat crown!

Thanks Joao. I was joking, actually. I didn't look it up, just assumed a hat on a head & body that big would have a pretty wide brim or it would look really silly.

 

[Blackthorn]

Another hatter's tool I had not seen until I picked these up - kind of a poor man's conformateur- are these hard 1/8" + thick cardboard head sizers in all 4 ovals. They range from 6 3/4 to 7 7/8. Should be useful in making band blocks someday when I've got the time.

The fella I bought them from said they came from a military hat shop, and were made by Winchester hats or Beaver Brand (when they were wholly owned).

Interesting, that's a great idea.

 

[Moviehats]

"Seriously, it could be used for a cowboy hat, or a woman's summer hat or derby hat. At size 7 3/8, and with a 5 inch brim, I'll guess that his particular flange was probably used to make Tom Mix hats back in the day.


If it was size 8, I'd guess it was used for to make hats for Dan Blocker. "

Maybe a Sombrero?

 

[John Galt]

Sure!

 

[majormoore]

These are used to size a persons head size, they come from Stratton Hats, I have band blocks built to these, been using for 10 years and they are very helpful

Major Moore

Interesting, that's a great idea.