Photos of hatters tools

[ChicagoWayVito]

Hi all,

Need some help please. My sweatband supplier has let me down big time so we are having to take the manufacturing of the sweats in house. I wanted to know if anyone here has made a jig for a zig zag machine which helps with the reed tape and leather.i have attached pictures of one I’ve seen but is very complicating and just need something simple. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciate.

You should check with Tennessee Attachment Company to see if they have something similar to that attachment. Be warned thought that it will be expensive. I have purchased two attachments from them, one at $350 and the other at $550

Website: www.tennattachment.com/
Amy or Curtis should be able to help you should you decide to call or email them.

 

[Mustang Mike's Hats]

You should check with Tennessee Attachment Company to see if they have something similar to that attachment. Be warned thought that it will be expensive. I have purchased two attachments from them, one at $350 and the other at $550

Website: www.tennattachment.com/
Amy or Curtis should be able to help you should you decide to call or email them.

Now THAT sir is great info! Thanks!!!

 

[Ann Sadler]

Here's an English hat ruler. I know all about calculations circumference from length and width but does anyone know how this might work? Is there a calculation achieved by lining up the numbers on the ruler side?
Regards
Ann

 

[mayserwegener]

Sorry now I see they are two separate pieces. The ruler would only be able to measure inside (head opening) front to back and side to side. It looks the numbers might match up. Can you try in on a hat?

 

[Ann Sadler]

The brass bit on the inches side does
Regards
Ann

 

[Ann Sadler]

Getting too late here, will look tomorrow or Sunday.
Regards
Ann

 

[DaveSobel]

View attachment 121597 View attachment 121596 Here's an English hat ruler. I know all about calculations circumference from length and width but does anyone know how this might work? Is there a calculation achieved by lining up the numbers on the ruler side?
Regards
Ann

Hi Anne, it looks as though this is for measuring brims, and maybe crown hight. Judging by the little brass knob, it looks like you could slide the inner part out and put it against the side of the crown with the main part lined up with the brim esge to get an accurate measurement. The measurements on the back are hat hat size relationships to circumference of the head, and the circumference of the block used to make that hat. I would bet that this was probably used in cleaning and reblocking of hats to speed up the process.

 

[Mustang Mike's Hats]

Where's Moon? I believe he would have the answer to this one.

 

[mayserwegener]

Here is a post by Ole regarding a similar U.S. Size, Head, Hat chart.

"More likely the actual size (inside circumference) and the outer circumference of the finished hat. The sweatband does not take up a whole inch in circumference. A 7 1/8 block fits almost perfectly a 7 1/4 hat with sweatband. I think the two sizes are both outer circumferences ... one of the head and the other of the hat. That would at least fit better with the measurements given on the ruler

- Ole "

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...the-inside-diameter.74657/page-2#post-1707998

 

[mayserwegener]

Hi Anne, it looks as though this is for measuring brims, and maybe crown hight. Judging by the little brass knob, it looks like you could slide the inner part out and put it against the side of the crown with the main part lined up with the brim esge to get an accurate measurement. The measurements on the back are hat hat size relationships to circumference of the head, and the circumference of the block used to make that hat. I would bet that this was probably used in cleaning and reblocking of hats to speed up the process.

You could also measure the inside center of the hat (front to back and side to side) and the brim width with the sliding ruler. I posted (see above) a previous post regarding a similar U.S. chart. Not sure if it is correct.

 

[mayserwegener]

Here are some more posts of similar (U.S. & U.K.) rulers. I didn't read through them but just keep scrolling.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/photos-of-hatters-tools.27503/page-22#post-1708299

 

[humanshoes]

Every now and then I'm fortunate enough to be able to put a rounding jack into the hands of a budding young hat maker who also takes great photographs that epitomize the hat maker's art. Great job Sabreena! Keep up the good work!

 

[humanshoes]

Inspired by yet another rainy day in Tennessee, a fully adjustable hat drying rack. Made from an old cabinet door, some 1/2" oak dowel, and a vintage hat stretcher. Voila, no more damp hats taking up valuable bench space.

 

[DOGMAN]

Inspired by yet another rainy day in Tennessee, a fully adjustable hat drying rack. Made from an old cabinet door, some 1/2" oak dowel, and a vintage hat stretcher. Voila, no more damp hats taking up valuable bench space.
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Cool idea.

 

[humanshoes]

Cool idea.

Thanks Dog. Easy build for sure.

 

[RJR]

Cool idea.

+1

 

[Frunobulax]

Inspired by yet another rainy day in Tennessee, a fully adjustable hat drying rack. Made from an old cabinet door, some 1/2" oak dowel, and a vintage hat stretcher. Voila, no more damp hats taking up valuable bench space.
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Good ol' 'Murican ingenuity. Great idea.

 

[Tonio]

Quick shot of a great find today!

 

[humanshoes]

Quick shot of a great find today!

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Excellent score Tonio! Will you be parting with any of those pieces?

 

[Tonio]

Excellent score Tonio! Will you be parting with any of those pieces?

Thank you! I have a strong desire to try to put them to use (although not entirely capable at this point).

Should the day arise where they need a new home, I will be sure to reach out!