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Boss of the Plains?
I've seen photos of that and the display of other early Stetsons at the museum. Is there any more info on it? Possible age maybe? -
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Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
The only reason the hole size would matter is if you are using equipment that it would need to fit such as spinners, crown irons, sanders, etc. If you are doing everything by hand it doesn't make a difference. It's also easy enough to drill out a hole to make it larger if it needs to be. -
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Pre 1940s Stetson Westerns
I found a derby from the same era for sale on eBay with a similar looking treatment on the backside of the sweatband but it still has the lot number visible. Maybe it's just worn off over time on mine. Being that it's on a slicker surface the ink may not penetrate as well. -
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Boss of the Plains?
A few more pictures. Anyone ever seen this stamp on a BOP? I can't see any trace of a lot number. -
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Pre 1940s Stetson Westerns
Unfortunately I don't see any visible lot number. Here's a better picture of the 1900 Grand Prize stamp and another picture of the tags. -
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Pre 1940s Stetson Westerns
It's a bit hard to see but here it is. It looks like it says "John B. Stetson Co. Grand Prize 1900 Paris" -
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Pre 1940s Stetson Westerns
Just picked up this hat. I posted this on another thread but I'll add it here too. Has the 1900 Paris grand prize stamp on the sweatband. Looks like #34 block and 4-1/4" crown height. I'd be interested to hear any more info about it or guesses on it's age. I read somewhere that the 1900 Paris... -
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Boss of the Plains?
Just picked this guy up. These aren't my photos but the ones from the seller. It has the Paris 1900 stamp on the sweatband. I feel like I've read somewhere that they used that up until around 1915 but if anyone has better info I'd be interested in hearing about it. Not sure if I've seen that 34... -
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Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
I just finished making this steamer table for a local hat shop. It was a fun project and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. -
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Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
It definitely takes a good amount of practice to get good at pouncing. I used to do everything by hand but more recently I have started using a palm sander and a motorized spinner that I made and I am really happy with the results. The palm sander does take some getting used to and can be risky... -
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Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
Not my photo but this is a good shot of an old crown iron and the fingers that clamp onto the center of the block. -
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Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
The old equipment used in hat factories like crown irons and pouncing machines would clamp on to the center boss inside the cavity. These machines are hard to come by and expensive now but many of the high-end hat makers still use them. -
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Photos of hatters tools
My boss was nice enough to bring back a couple of goodies for me from a recent trip to Paris. The stretcher will definitely be handy to have and the block is at least an interesting piece to have on a shelf. Do you all think the block is for ladies hats or maybe a traditional french flat cap or... -
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Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
Very cool stuff. Has anyone ever run across any good drawings of the blowing machines that separate the coarse hair and dirt from the fine fur? I understand the basic concept but I'm just curious to see specifics on how they work. -
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Variable speed hat spinner for hat making
I have a variable speed hat spinner that I made that can be used for pouncing and ironing hat crowns. Max speed is 270 RPM. It's made to be mounted into a cutout in a bench or tabletop. Made to work with most hat block types. Feel free to message me with any questions. The cost is $950 plus...- TWKundrat
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Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
Ah, cool. Well let us know what you think of them if you end up buying one -
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Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
I just saw those earlier today too. I wonder what the bottom of the blocks look like since there aren't any pictures -
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Hat making?? Learning Millinery..
I noticed that also. Who are some other Tonak suppliers that you know of? I wouldn't be surprised if all of the other suppliers have gone up that much as well but it's worth checking
