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  1. humanshoes

    Photos of hatters tools

    That's a great old steamer Greg. I guess I shouldn't be surprised when old things work better than new things, but your steamer seems to have a better output than even my Jiffy J-4000.
  2. humanshoes

    Tabletop Hatters of The Lounge

    And so the obsession begins in earnest. Be warned, there will never be too many.
  3. humanshoes

    Perforation ventilation

    You may want to consider a Japanese screw punch such as the one in this video.
  4. humanshoes

    Photos of hatters tools

    Thanks for the info CWV. I found their website yesterday and ordered some wire back buttons from them. I'd also like to stock some in the flat back.
  5. humanshoes

    Photos of hatters tools

    That'd be great. I'd like to know who your supplier is. They're harder to find than I thought they would be.
  7. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Another tedious job in the hat shop just got a whole lot easier. Wind/trolley cord buttons made using the C. S. Osborne 16L die set for fabric covered buttons and my cheapo Harbor Freight press.
  8. humanshoes

    Photos of hatters tools

    Another tedious job in the hat shop just got a whole lot easier. Wind/trolley cord buttons made using the C. S. Osborne 16L die set for fabric covered buttons and my cheapo Harbor Freight press.
  9. humanshoes

    Photos of hatters tools

    Great info here CWV. I've not done the pricing but suspected it would not be an inexpensive proposition. It's that whole cost vs benefit equation again. On the one hand, I would certainly like to turn out a more consistent and time efficient product. On the other hand, unless done strictly for...
  10. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Thanks RM. Much appreciated.
  11. humanshoes

    Tabletop Hatters of The Lounge

    Seriously good looking hats TimothyF. Keep up the good work.
  13. humanshoes

    Photos of hatters tools

    Thanks for the tip Belfastboy. I have considered sourcing one of the tabletop model brim presses, but another consideration for me is space, in that I'm out of it. I'm looking forward to retirement and my planned hat studio where I'll have room to spread my wings a bit.
  14. humanshoes

    Photos of hatters tools

    I'm constantly is search of simple yet workable alternatives to heavy industrial hat making machinery. As most hat maker's will likely tell you, much time and effort are spent on brim work without the benefit of a proper hydraulic brim press. Enter the newest member of the PHC family. A vintage...
  15. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I'm constantly is search of simple yet workable alternatives to heavy industrial hat making machinery. As most hat maker's will likely tell you, much time and effort are spent on brim work without the benefit of a proper hydraulic brim press. Enter the newest member of the PHC family. A vintage...
  16. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Thanks Ryan. Please take comfort in the fact that I'm not really going mental. I'm just never completely satisfied with my own work. Hat maker's angst I suppose.
  17. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Man, that hat looks great on you Brent! I'm especially digging the diamond bash. As usual, I really appreciate your kind words. I'll admit to being a bit obsessive about the hats I make and I have to keep reminding myself that I'm not building a piano. At any rate, I'm more than happy you're...
  19. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Mea culpa RM. If I were closer to being on schedule you'd have less time to make changes.
  20. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Also correct Ryan. We'll firm up your final details when it goes to the block.
  21. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I think you're a very smart man to have commissioned a hat for your lovely wife in the process. Your 4 for me and 1 for you ratio is a little lopsided, but, as the old saying goes, "get them involved and they will understand". With your permission, I'm attaching a picture of her in her new black...
  22. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    You're really no bother at all belfastboy. Always glad to hear from you. I think that beaver/mink hat is going to be killer if we can make the dimensions work.
  23. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Thanks Regan. I do like being busy, but I'm kind of waiting for the overload circuit breaker to trip.

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