Alley Kat Hat Co

[Bob Roberts]

Thanks, Bob, for that compilation, and after seeing Zombie's hat and Gabe's I realize the time has come for a whiskey (not the first time I've made that decision). What a beautiful color, and the styles are just knock-outs.

Wlcm Bob.

 

[Gabe Long]

Thanks, Bob, for that compilation, and after seeing Zombie's hat and Gabe's I realize the time has come for a whiskey (not the first time I've made that decision). What a beautiful color, and the styles are just knock-outs.

I'm interested to see how it comes along! CRM makes a killer had.

 

[pjt113]

So I was thinking about getting a steamer so I contacted the Canester to see if he knew of any deals. He suggested modifying a teapot. Do here's what I did, 2 parts from home Depot, $6, works like a charm. Calling it a Coal City Steamer, in honor of Cane.

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[belfastboy]

Now that is a contraption I dig. Makes my Rowenta look effeminate!!!! How is the copper attached to the pot itself?

 

[pjt113]

I used a band clamp

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[Cane Rod Maker]

How about that....cool!

I know that works!!!

Nice job Pete.

Good chatting with you.

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

How about that....cool!

I know that works!!!

I can see the steam whipping out in the one photo earlier......

Nice job Pete.

Good chatting with you.

 

[belfastboy]

McGiver like in design and effectiveness. I salute you!

 

[pjt113]

Thx guys

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[Cane Rod Maker]

McGiver like in design and effectiveness. I salute you!

Yes but he would have that black cast iron pan searing hot....and making one serious steak; and a hat in the other.....hand.

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

Yes but he would have that black cast iron pan searing hot....and making one serious steak; and a hat in the other.....hand.

6 dollar kettle down the dollar store.....
Pete spends 6 bucks....
A steamer for 15 bucks or better!

 

[belfastboy]

plus it looks waaaay cooler than my Rowenta!

 

[RJR]

So I was thinking about getting a steamer so I contacted the Canester to see if he knew of any deals. He suggested modifying a teapot. Do here's what I did, 2 parts from home Depot, $6, works like a charm. Calling it a Coal City Steamer, in honor of Cane.

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Great idea!

 

[Gabe Long]

What a great idea!

 

[pjt113]

Correction I use hose clamps to attach the piece to the teapot

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[gtdean48]

Good job. These are just a rubber stopper with a brass tube & used to be sold along with a brush & sponge...

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

Good job. These are just a rubber stopper with a brass tube & used to be sold along with a brush & sponge...

Tom that is a nice idea too. Looks like it can still be used for tea too. Better than what I did. I think it's safe to say many of us have the same thought process on how to get the job done. Good to see you Tom! Hope all is well !!

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

I found a few vintage hats . One pristine playboy size 7 and a 7 and 1/8 stratoliner.

When I have some time I'll post a classified. But meanwhile. ...if something about this message sounds of interest to you send me a email at rodmaker@ptd.net.

I just might get pictures emailed before I get to posting.

2 absolute beautiful hats. The Playboy is very close to dead stock new. Guessing early 50s. With box.

The stratoliner had some sort of copper shim at the joint where the reed and ferrule come together. The leather got ruined in that small spot and you can see the reed; the ferrule is gone. I would not see a need to mess with this.
The hat cleaned up beautifully and I put a twa pin on the bow...it's a original strat pin
That hat has come with I think is a late 40s to early 50s box of a early Philadelphia city.

If interested drop me a line.

 

[Zombie_61]

I want the hat you're wearing in your avatar photo, Tim:

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

It is a nice hat..I like the look.
It's a optimo that I bought on ebay a few years back. If I should decide to sell it. I will get with you.