Dukes Hats to Buckaroo Hatters { A Road Trip }

[Thunderball]

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?66598-Bollman-Hat-Company-PCN-Tour-Video&p=1512795#post1512795 The video in this thread shows some similiar equipment in use!

 

[RBH]

Mike sent me a photo of the reworked crown iron.
Here is the only shot I could find of before.

Here is a shot of the work so far!!!!
Looking good I think.
From what I gathered from the Major that everything on it will be original including the motor!

 

[mayserwegener]

Fantastic! Looking forward to the end result.

 

[Hoyt Clagwell]

I enjoy seeing machinery being restored and put back to its original intended use, and I have the utmost respect for guys that know how to do it and what to do with it when they get it restored.

 

[seabass]

I enjoy seeing machinery being restored and put back to its original intended use, and I have the utmost respect for guys that know how to do it and what to do with it when they get it restored.

Double That !

 

[tonyb]

I just went back through this thread and noticed the treadle mechanism that "powers" that Singer 107-1. In my book, that's preferable to a motor.

 

[RBH]

I am looking forward to getting back over to the shop and seeing the finished machine!

 

[RBH]

I was surprised Mike was able to get the motor running.
Its so cool when everthing seems to go back together!

 

[RBH]

Fantastic! Looking forward to the end result.

I recieved word from The Major that he has gotten the crown iron back.

Here are a couple of shots of the finished project.

Man... a sweet job on the refurb!!!

I look forward to getting back over to the shop to see it in person!!!

 

[Thunderball]

Love it! When I was over there in December? He was working on the brim sander? It looked like it was getting close to working. I hope it all eventually gets back in operation.

 

[majormoore]

Now I am rebuilding the two brim curling machines, then I will rebuild the table top brim jigger ( brim sander), The sand bagger and the crown iron are both done.

Mike

 

[bowlerman]

:eusa_clap Wow-- that's impressive! Super cool and a worthy restoration!