The Hat Gear Thread

[HeyMoe]

Jeff - Where is that?

 

[monbla256]

Up in your neck of the woods, Manchester, Vermont

Onward thru the Fog

 

[Jedwbpm]

Hat form...

Steamer attachment for shaping...

Here is my try at Copying gtdean48's Teapot Steamer. Cost $15.00.

Jeff

 

[gtdean48]

Here is my try at Copying gtdean48's Teapot Steamer. Cost $15.00.

Jeff

Good job Jeff! I expect royalties when you start selling these....

 

[Jedwbpm]

My latest Toy. Best is it doesn't count as a hat thing (even thought I bought the hat nozzle) since we use it on our cloths.

Jeff

 

[mattface]

Up in your neck of the woods, Manchester, Vermont

Onward thru the Fog

Sorry I missed that! I was looking for something to do after work yesterday too.

 

[BR Gordon]

I received a couple of band blocks today. The shop usually makes them with poplar but I asked for them to be made of cedar.

 

[randooch]

Cool gizmos in this thread. All the talk of spraying hats with waterproofing products, however, rings an alarm. I suspect that the hat's breathability would suffer, and I rely on that quality more than its ability to repel water.

 

[monbla256]

I received a couple of band blocks today. The shop usually makes them with poplar but I asked for them to be made of cedar.

Those are REALLY NICE !! And I like your use of cedar for them! What do you pay for them ?

 

[BR Gordon]

If you would like to PM me, I'll pass the info along.

BR

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Hat form...

Steamer attachment for shaping...

I have numerous brushes & sponges...

I like the steamer stopper and line...(reminds me of the days from moonshin...er. em) and I have my hat shaper, actually have not used it yet but I can see why it will help block a hat with ease
Have both a light and dark hat brush, from M&F Western Products, and two orange hat sponges, some bickmore pump spray hat stiffener, aerosol water and stain repellent from bickmore, and some scout hat cleaner that is a powder.

I have used all these products and think they are worth while.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Cool gizmos in this thread. All the talk of spraying hats with waterproofing products, however, rings an alarm. I suspect that the hat's breathability would suffer, and I rely on that quality more than its ability to repel water.

I have used some on a hat, the water proofing spray, lightly, but only on one of my Bailey Fedora's.

 

[El Sid]

I came across on an old thread posted years ago by one of the pro hatters, I believe, that said you can spray a solution of three parts water to one part Armorall on a hat, both to restore the felt and waterproof it. I tried it on an old stetson conversion and it softened the felt, brought out some vividness in the color and the rain beads up and rolls right off the hat. The solution will stain ribbon, though. I would also guess it is not for anybody allergic to silicon.

 

[alanfgag]

I was hoping this stretcher might turn up in this thread. It looks like a lovely piece. I have a very similar one (perhaps the same model) in a bit more rustic condition.

 

[Jedwbpm]

Got a great BIN on this hat stretcher on Ebay.

It could use some cleaning and tightening. The heater has no cord. Does anyone know anyone who rebuilds these baby's.

Jeff

 

[alanfgag]

Nice catch, Jeff. I would forget that it has a heater and use the stretching mechanism only. Screw it all the way out and clean and lubricate the threads. It should work like a charm.

 

[bowlerman]

I have no idea what this is for exactly, but it had the magic numbers "7 1/8" on it, so I bought it for a couple bucks. Advice on what it's used for or how to, anyone? I'm assuming it has something to do with the brim, as it also says "2 3/4"

 

[VetPsychWars]

Looks like a flanger to me. Drop the hat on it upside down with the crown in the hole, and hijinks ensue.

Tom

 

[bowlerman]

aha-- upside down. no block needed then? that makes sense. thanks! seems easy enough.

 

[RBH]

It would help if you had a band block, but to just tweak your brim it may not be needed.