The process has gotten crisper. Stitches are straighter, headbands are flexible and brims are more uniform.
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More hat fabrication...
Batch O'Hat
Started another batch of hats. I can typically get one hat per fat quarter. Wash, iron, cut then start the construction process. Those steps will be in next post.
read moreCycling Cap - Semi Production
Clicker Press with Brims 
Clicker Press with Panels and Die 
Brim Steel Rule Die 
2 Sizes of Steel Rule Die for Hat Panels 
Finished Cycling Cap read moreYankee No 991 Vise
Picked this cute little Vise with rotating base up at a local auction recently.
North Bros. Mfr. Phili. Pa USA
I know nothing about North Bros/Yankee Tools but did find this catalog image with the same vise on the cover circa 1930s. Looks like an additional jaw was available - one more thing to obsess about.
Yankee 991 Vise Image read moreHeadset Reamer/Facer Arbor
The final frame prep is complete for Alex's dirt jumper. Made the arbor in the shop to accommodate the cutters and the lathe made easy work of the process. This cutter is for a 44mm headset.
read moreLivingston Manufacturing Rockland Maine Print Blocks
As I understand it Bicknell Manufacturing Company was incorporated as the Livingston Manufacturing Company. I only ever new them as Bicknell from my time in Rockland Maine.. More history here .. https://www. bicknellsupply. com
read moreOde to the Czech Hedgehog
Inspired by some recent articles from Ukraine art community banding together to manufacture these ingenious devices to help fend off the Russian invasion. So simple in form and so effective. They have a look of defiance...
read moreClicker Dies for Hats
Used some 2pt steel Rule formed around some hardwood for cutting out hat pieces. 6 panel cycling cap, brim and brim insert dies working out pretty good so far.
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