Photos of hatters tools

[RJR]

These just arrived late last week.

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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!!!

Nice acquisitions,congratulations.

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

This new flange stand just shipped today from Mark Decou. Should be here next week!

 

[RJR]

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This new flange stand just shipped today from Mark Decou. Should be here next week!

He does super work!

 

[Chu cho]

Looking for an old rounding jack and/or brass foot tolliker

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

Looking for an old rounding jack and/or brass foot tolliker

Are you set on getting vintage tools or is modern ok?
I was lucky to get a brass foot tolliker several months back on eBay, you probably won't find a modern one in brass.
If modern tools are okay then you should try Mark Decou (look up on Etsy Decou Studio); his tools will all be wood and he has both rounding jack and foot tolliker.
Our very own @humanshoes makes rounding jacks as well, you could private message him about them.
JW Hats also sells a rounding jack, you'll have to call him (number is on his website)

As a side note, Grant of Optimo Hatworks has the only all metal rounding jack that I have ever seen that dates back to 1896 or so. Pretty cool and extremely rare.

EDIT: Vintage Rounding Jack on eBay now. Not sure I would use or get this one but if you are looking for vintage here is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Hat...542539?hash=item211b930c4b:g:JMQAAOSw44BYPyj6

Edit: Vintage Wooden Foot Tolliker: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Hatters-Tool-Foot-Tollicker/142196552426?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=38530&meid=7659fea21f8b485daaf84b4dc8eea0f3&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=142196556927

Edit: Vintage Curved Brim Iron. I think you could break the brim with this as well. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Hat...556927?hash=item211b93447f:g:qMIAAOSwHMJYPyzd

 

[Chu cho]

Amazing. Thanks!

 

[humanshoes]

Nothing too fancy here Chu cho. I just try to make solid, functional, and affordable tools. PM me if I can help you out.

 

[RJR]

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Nothing too fancy here Chu cho. I just try to make solid, functional, and affordable tools. PM me if I can help you out.

Your tools certainly look very servicable,Rick.I knew you made the rounding jacks but didn't realize what else was available.

 

[humanshoes]

Thanks RJR. Couldn't afford to buy them when I first started making hats so necessity ruled the day.

 

[RJR]

Thanks RJR. Couldn't afford to buy them when I first started making hats so necessity ruled the day.

I understand that.

 

[Hatter4]

This is Oliver's wife, Sharon - I just wanted the group to know that he passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 23. Although he had been very ill with his emphysema, it still came as a shock. http://www.snyderfuneralhome.com/obituary/oliver-j-ogden/

 

[Strapped-4-Cache]

Sharon, I am so sorry.
Though I never had a conversation with him digitally or in person, I thoroughly enjoyed all of the information and insight he provided when he posted here. What little I know of him from reading his posts showed that he was very knowledgeable, yet humble. He will be sorely missed.
I am sure all members of the forum will doff their hats out of respect for his memory.

 

[humanshoes]

Sharon, please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. I only knew Oliver as Hatter4. A person who was always willing to share his knowledge with me and who was a strong influence on my own journey into the hat making craft. He was generous, kind, and more than patient with my many questions and I always felt the world was a better place with him in it. He will be missed greatly and remembered fondly.

 

[DOGMAN]

Very sad news.

 

[buler]

Sharon, sorry to hear this news. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.

Bill

 

[RJR]

His good will and knowledge will be very much missed.Condolences.

 

[Redfokker]

Sharon, my deepest sympathy on your, and our collective loss. My hat is over my heart in his memory.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Sad news... my condolences from this side of the pond.

 

[TheDane]

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. He generously contributed with so many important posts and will be sorely missed.

 

[Chu cho]

Thanks for all the help... You've all been very helpful. I'm also very sorry to hear the news and my deepest condolences.
Does anyone have a brim shackle they're willing to part with?