Actually was looking to spend under 100 if at all possible...
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Try a steamfast SF 440
About 40. Use mine constantly. It's lightweight easy to use .
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My steamer as well.Here's the one that I've been using for years.
It works great, is priced at way less than $100, and makes darned good glasses of tea and cups of coffee, as well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RAAZJ4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00
I've just rebashed my new Borsalino with it while enjoying a nice tall glass of tea with milk.
Try a steamfast SF 440
About 40. Use mine constantly. It's lightweight easy to use .
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I think you are so very correct, Alan. I have used a kettle for a long time, in fact I actually melted the plastic handle off the side of one steaming one fedora for Daniel. Plus to get the hat close to the steam from a kettle, you do pick up a lot of heat from the sides off the fire or electric burner (which ever type of stove top you have) so a real steamer is in my opinion the best way to go. I just ordered one myself, and a Jiffy seems to be the best bet...heavy duty than the smaller portables. I consider it a good investment, after all, show your hats some love! Hahaha!A heavy duty steam iron, kettle or portable travel steamer will work fine if you are looking to freshen up a hat every once in a while. If you have a large collection and/or intend to restore vintage hats on a regular basis there is no comparison with the ease and volume of the Jiffy J-1. It will set you back the cost of one hat.
Wow that is one mean looking hot water and steam gizmo! Nice!Here's mine. It's the knob on the left. I swivel the nozzle to the left & out. It has a nice brass boiler & puts out plenty of steam. The knob on the right is for if I need some hot water.
I have the same kettle...the plastic handle melted all the way off doing a hat....hahah!My steamer as well.
Hahahaha. Mine did something similar. It over heated and the lid started to melt so some steam escapes and it doesn't produce as much out of the spout.I have the same kettle...the plastic handle melted all the way off doing a hat....hahah!
What do they say, "if ya cannot handle the heat, get out of the kitchen"! Well, my kettle had to go...it did not handle the heat after 4 years of use...so not too bad for a while. I did order a Jiffy. Looking forward to use it as well.