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  1. humanshoes

    Photos of hatters tools

    Elegant is the perfect descriptive word for these little machines Brent. Throughout the production life of these little chain stitch machines W&G never saw any need to change the basic design. Arguably the most collected sewing machine on the planet. My straw hat apprentice is plugging away and...
  2. humanshoes

    Photos of hatters tools

    Thanks B. Lotta love for sure. Also, patience, frustration, befuddlement, and swearing.
  3. humanshoes

    Photos of hatters tools

    Thank your Regan. I with you. I love breathing new life into the old, tired things.
  4. humanshoes

    Photos of hatters tools

    I reckon I'm done here. I believe I have all the bases covered with straw braid, zig-zag, set-up, brim trimming, and brim wire sewing machines. They are mostly Willcox & Gibbs with a few Feldman Machine Works machines thrown into the mix. The two at the very back left couldn't be revived, and so...
  5. humanshoes

    Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

    Magnificent Art! I see a problem for your customer though. The man that's wearing that hat is going have a hard time singing the blues.
  7. humanshoes

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    That's a beauty Brent! Does it purr when you pet it?
  8. humanshoes

    Happy Birthday Art!!!

    Happy Birthday Art!
  9. humanshoes

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Those all look like great candidates for your new curling iron Brent. Can't wait to see pics of the finished work.
  10. humanshoes

    Ask a question, get an answer

    I don't know about that HR. I do think one could make a hat spinner using that concept. Any good quality sandpaper will do JJ. I use 3M brand.
  11. humanshoes

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Just don't sand too much.
  13. humanshoes

    Electric stretcher - what do I do now?

    Where's the matchstick?!
  14. humanshoes

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Here's an older thread that may answer your question. https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/sandpaper-or-emery-paper.55618/page-2 I use a combination of plain old 3M sandpaper and wet/dry emery paper. Every hatter will have their own preferences. I think you're correct about the 600 grit...
  15. humanshoes

    Photos of hatters tools

    Nice looking tool there Brent. At $35.00 I'd definitely take a gamble on it being accurate. Even if it's off a little, plus or minus, you'll know that and just figure it in to your size calculations. I have a big model that's board mounted and it's spot on, but I also have this flimsy little...
  16. humanshoes

    Electric stretcher - what do I do now?

    For what it's worth, here is my understanding of the intended purpose of the heated hat stretcher. First, take yourself back to a time when hat shops were plentiful, men generally owned no more than two hats, and there was a vested interest in keeping those hats as properly maintained as...
  17. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I think the #52 won't work because, even though it has relatively straight sides, it still has about 1/4" taper at the sides and about 1/2" taper at the front and back. Perfectly straight sides all around with a tall crown and deep center dent should get you the reverse taper look at front and back.
  19. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I'd try a #81 for that hat. Straight sides with a more rounded dome than the #52. I think it would allow you to get that deeper center crease without sacrificing too much crown height.
  20. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I probably wouldn't get too good of a response if I set up crowdfunding for my retirement account. Hah!
  21. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I was surprised when he asked me to leave it with the flat brim and open crown, but I like it a lot and, of course, I want one for myself. It's the natural beaver, lightweight western body so it shows differently depending on the light source. The 2-cord ribbon is the bone color he requested...
  22. humanshoes

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Hey Doc, If you're out there, I just sent you a PM.
  23. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I agree J, although, this hat didn't start out with the intention to clone any particular style. When I sent the this picture to the customer in Chile and asked him what style of crown bash and brim curl he wanted he replied, "Leave it just like it is." I was more than happy to comply with his...

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