Photos of hatters tools

• Nov 27, 2017

• #2,061

Ann Sadler

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Frunobulax said:

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.


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Thanks for that I did wonder whether soaking in motor oil was a good idea and had the feeling it might not be.
I know Coca Cola is a good rust remover as it contains phosphoric acid - I was a lab technician until recently, I have used it on old rusty sewing machine feet. I'll get the multi tool on the irons outside in a couple of day and go carefully. I might try the Coke first for a short while first.
Many thanks,
Ann

 

• Nov 28, 2017

• #2,062

Ann Sadler

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Have just seen something akin to this at a tool seller who says it is a hatter's iron and takes a slug of hot iron, slug missing. I should have taken a picture and will do next Tuesday - he's only open on market day here. He evidently had two although he couldn't locate the other one. Would they be of any interest to anyone?

 

• Nov 28, 2017

• #2,063

Perry Underwood

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belfastboy said:

You sir are a talented and skilled man!

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Many thanks.

 

• Dec 2, 2017

• #2,064

Ann Sadler

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Cleaned up the irons

Regards,
Ann

 

• Dec 3, 2017

• #2,065

humanshoes

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Great job on bringing those irons back to life Ann.

 

• Dec 3, 2017

• #2,066

Ann Sadler

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humanshoes said:

Great job on bringing those irons back to life Ann.

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Thank you. I'm rather pleased with how they have cleaned up. The Drexel like multi tool with brass brush did the job with little effort.
Regards,
Ann

 

• Dec 3, 2017

• #2,067

RJR

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humanshoes said:

Great job on bringing those irons back to life Ann.

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+1

 

• Dec 4, 2017

• #2,068

Ann Sadler

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Not wonderful pictures due to glass and reflection but this is the tool a local shop that specialises in old tools has. The owner says he has another one but neither have the slug with them. He couldn't find the other one but hasn't really looked hard for it. If it is of interest to anyone, he wants £55, I can purchase and post and you can cover the costs.
Regards,
Ann

 

• Dec 10, 2017

• #2,069

Ann Sadler

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Is this of any use for a hatter/milliner?

Regards,
Ann

 

• Dec 12, 2017

• #2,070

Art Fawcett

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I don't recognize it Ann

 

• Dec 12, 2017

• #2,071

Ann Sadler

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Art Fawcett said:

I don't recognize it Ann

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Thanks I've since found out it is a goffering iron for doing things like collars and also used on hair.

regards,
Ann

 

• Jan 13, 2018

• #2,072

humanshoes

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I just sent a rounding jack to a young, aspiring hatter in Nashville and he sent me this incredible pic. To me, it seems to speak to the pure and basic nature of the hat maker's art. Anyway, I thought I'd share it with the good folks here on the lounge.

 

• Jan 13, 2018

• #2,073

steur

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humanshoes said:

I just sent a rounding jack to a young, aspiring hatter in Nashville and he sent me this incredible pic. To me, it seems to speak to the pure and basic nature of the hat maker's art. Anyway, I thought I'd share it with the good folks here on the lounge.
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Great pic. Thanks. These always make me want to have a go at it myself.

 

• Jan 13, 2018

• #2,074

humanshoes

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What continues to amaze me is the geographic diversity of the hat makers I've sold tools to. I have, literally, sent them all over the planet. Belgium, Finland, England, Scotland, Spain, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, Austria, Germany, France, Wales, Ireland, and Denmark, just to name the countries I can remember. If only these folks would stop being so cheap and pay my airfare to hand deliver...

 

• Jan 14, 2018

• #2,075

RJR

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humanshoes said:

What continues to amaze me is the geographic diversity of the hat makers I've sold tools to. I have, literally, sent them all over the planet. Belgium, Finland, England, Scotland, Spain, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, Austria, Germany, France, Wales, Ireland, and Denmark, just to name the countries I can remember. If only these folks would stop being so cheap and pay my airfare to hand deliver...

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• Jan 15, 2018

• #2,076

Mustang Mike's Hats

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humanshoes said:

If only these folks would stop being so cheap and pay my airfare to hand deliver...

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Ahhh, one can only dream.. =)

 

• Jan 30, 2018

• #2,077

BobHufford

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My wife snagged me an optimo block for $30 at a local flea market. Early birthday present...

 

• Jan 31, 2018

• #2,078

humanshoes

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That block is a beauty Bob and kudos to the wife for knowing a steal of a deal when she sees one. There was a time when I thought these blocks to only be suitable for panama hats, but this fur felt Barlesoni convinced me otherwise. One of my favorites in the rotation.

 

• Jan 31, 2018

• #2,079

BobHufford

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humanshoes said:

There was a time when I thought these blocks to only be suitable for panama hats, but this fur felt Barlesoni convinced me otherwise. One of my favorites in the rotation.

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Love that!

 

• Feb 5, 2018

• #2,080

DaveSobel

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Wilmington, De

There is currently a flange stand on eBay if anyone is looking for one. Seller has it listed for 30.95+shipping. I’d buy it myself, but I just got one and can now copy it if I need more later.