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It's probably just as well steur. Not like there would be much of a market for them here in Tennessee. I'd probably make a few just to say I have and them have a 50 pound conversation piece sitting around the hat shop. Still, a very cool piece of hat making history.
I don't see a fez-revival happening anytime soon either, but a good conversation piece is worth something too! I still sulking about not winning it.
 

Perry Underwood

One of the Regulars
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Taiwan
This is a hat stretcher I made to use on a hat I recently purchased. I would have bought a hat stretcher, but the cost of shipping overseas was about the cost of the stretcher. It works very well, and I have been successful in stretching the hat about one size.

The only part I didn't already have was the turnbuckle. The wood is hard maple.

Hat stretcher 1.jpg
 

KarlCrow

One Too Many
This is a hat stretcher I made to use on a hat I recently purchased. I would have bought a hat stretcher, but the cost of shipping overseas was about the cost of the stretcher. It works very well, and I have been successful in stretching the hat about one size.

The only part I didn't already have was the turnbuckle. The wood is hard maple.

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More than cool
 

RJR

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Iowa
This is a hat stretcher I made to use on a hat I recently purchased. I would have bought a hat stretcher, but the cost of shipping overseas was about the cost of the stretcher. It works very well, and I have been successful in stretching the hat about one size.

The only part I didn't already have was the turnbuckle. The wood is hard maple.

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It appears to be the equal of any that are available.
 

Cornshucker77

Call Me a Cab
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Northeast Nebraska, USA
@humanshoes I recently purchase a rounding jack and foot tolliker from Mr Walker as I live in the UK and there is next to non when it comes to hand tools for hatting. I am very very pleased with the purchase and the professionalism I received from Rick. I will most definitely be ordering from him again and recommend his services!
I happily purchased a Rounding Jack from Rick in the past as well. A good tool for a good price.
 

Ann Sadler

New in Town
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Sussex
Nice collection, are you selling them?
Not at the moment. No idea of value but youngest daughter wants to become a milliner so am holding onto them for the present in case they are of use to her. If i decide otherwise I'll post a notice on this site.

Regards,
Ann
 

Ann Sadler

New in Town
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27
Location
Sussex
Any ideas on how to clean them up without damaging them? Soak in motor oil? I do have a Dremel type tool with various polishing and buffing accessories.
Regards,
An
 
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10,343
Location
vancouver, canada
This is a hat stretcher I made to use on a hat I recently purchased. I would have bought a hat stretcher, but the cost of shipping overseas was about the cost of the stretcher. It works very well, and I have been successful in stretching the hat about one size.

The only part I didn't already have was the turnbuckle. The wood is hard maple.

View attachment 94808
You sir are a talented and skilled man!
 
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19,097
Location
Funkytown, USA
Any ideas on how to clean them up without damaging them? Soak in motor oil? I do have a Dremel type tool with various polishing and buffing accessories.
Regards,
An

Any oxidation on the metal pieces can be removed with a fine grit sandpaper or even a polishing wheel. I am assuming that they were never treated, and oils could transfer to a hat, so I don't think you'd want to oil them. After deoxidizing them, buffing them up should smooth them out. Then they just need to be maintained and cleaned regularly.

Note that I have no experience with these types of irons; I'd give the same advice on any ferrous metal that you're looking to recondition.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.
 

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