My hat cleaning and shaping station

[K5MOW]

Here is a picture of my hat cleaning and shaping station.

Roger

 

[TomS]

Just curious, but what do you use the tape for?

 

[belfastboy]

Just curious, but what do you use the tape for?

Commonly used as a lint/dust remover. Wrap around the hand with the sticky side out and then pat down the hat. Works wonders getting rid of the dust that even a good brushing has a hard time removing.

 

[A.C]

Here is a picture of my hat cleaning and shaping station.

Roger
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What a great setup. I have to get me one of those Jiffy Steamers to replace the kettle I have been using.

 

[K5MOW]

Commonly used as a lint/dust remover. Wrap around the hand with the sticky side out and then pat down the hat. Works wonders getting rid of the dust that even a good brushing has a hard time removing.

yes what was said above. Packing tape works wonders on getting the dust off before you steam any hat.

 

[K5MOW]

What a great setup. I have to get me one of those Jiffy Steamers to replace the kettle I have been using.

I absolutely love my Jiffy steamer.

Roger

 

[belfastboy]

I absolutely love my Jiffy steamer.

Roger

Yes, I have the same model and also use a hand held Rowenta to spot steam when bashing. The Rowenta works great but the reservoir is so damn small it requires refilling often

 

[K5MOW]

Yes, I have the same model and also use a hand held Rowenta to spot steam when bashing. The Rowenta works great but the reservoir is so damn small it requires refilling often

Very cool.

 

[glider]

Yep, been looking at a Jiffy for at least a year, really need to get one. Also need a block etc., seems like I always end up with a new hat instead !

 

[K5MOW]

I definitely need to get a block myself.


Roger

 

[belfastboy]

Yep, been looking at a Jiffy for at least a year, really need to get one. Also need a block etc., seems like I always end up with a new hat instead !

I am in the process of commissioning wooden blocks from a new supplier out of Lithuania. His prices are great. Will be a few weeks (4+) before I receive them and will post a review when I get them.

 

[K5MOW]

I am in the process of commissioning wooden blocks from a new supplier out of Lithuania. His prices are great. Will be a few weeks (4+) before I receive them and will post a review when I get them.

do you have any contact information on ordering these.

 

[belfastboy]

do you have any contact information on ordering these.

I will pass it on once I have the order finalized. He is brand new and I have concerns about getting what I ordered so let me gain some confidence first before I endorse.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Here is a picture of my hat cleaning and shaping station.

Roger
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[A.C]

I have been looking for hat blocks as well found a bunch at the antique store but always NFS

 

[belfastboy]

I have been looking for hat blocks as well found a bunch at the antique store but always NFS

I have picked up vintage flanges from a guy in your neck of the woods (Quebec) on Ebay. He has regular listings, his prices are fair and the quality is good. Just use the Ebay search for 'wooden hat blocks' and his listings will come up.

 

[K5MOW]

Hairspray...the secret weapon!!
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Yes it is.

 

[A.C]

I have picked up vintage flanges from a guy in your neck of the woods (Quebec) on Ebay. He has regular listings, his prices are fair and the quality is good. Just use the Ebay search for 'wooden hat blocks' and his listings will come up.

Thank you so much I will definetly have to get into the ebay purchasing