Vintage Tooling – JW Hatter Tools

Vintage 3306 Band Tracker

Enhance your hatmaking artistry with the Vintage 3306 Band Tracker, a specialized tool designed for the precise measurement and placement of hatbands. This classic, beautifully crafted instrument combines functionality with a touch of nostalgia, ensuring your hat designs are executed with both precision and style, perfect for both seasoned milliners and hobbyists.

Vintage Brass Brim Cutter

A precision tool designed to seamlessly shape and trim hat brims with classic style and unmatched accuracy. Crafted from durable brass, this heirloom-quality cutter combines traditional craftsmanship with functionality.

Vintage Crown and Brim Shaper

This vintage crown and brim shaper molds the perfect brim. Comes with 5 molds.

Vintage Flange Iron

A vintage flange iron designed to iron the crown of a hat after stretching and shaping, ensuring the felt is conforming completely to the shape if the hat block, as well as removing excess moisture from the felt after steaming and increasing the density of the felt.

Vintage Flange Stands

The flange stand is designed to provide space and protection for the crown when using a sandbagger and flange. An essential for any hatter using a sandbagger. Please call for current availability.

Vintage Flange Steamer

Used to shape the brim of a hat into a gentle upwards curve, use this steamer along with the flanges and flange stand to shape the perfect brim.

Vintage Flanges

*Priced per flange. sold in sets only.
Used to shape the brim of a hat into a gentle upwards curve, these flanges are of the highest quality and come in a variety of sized ranging from 6 ⅝ to 8. Please call for current availability.

Vintage Green & Gray Brim Pouncer

Add a touch of vintage charm to your hatmaking with our Green & Gray Brim Pouncer, an essential tool for achieving a flawlessly smooth finish on hat brims. This classic, handcrafted pouncer, featuring a unique green and gray color scheme, is perfect for both professional milliners and enthusiasts seeking to infuse traditional elegance into their creations.

Vintage Hat Blocks

*Priced per block. sold in sets only.

These beautifully aged wooden blocks, essential for shaping and molding a variety of hat styles, are not only functional tools but also captivating pieces of history for both professional hatmakers and vintage enthusiasts.

Vintage M.A. Cummings plater retro fitted for 5″ Brims

M.A Cummings Plater Retro fitted for 5″ Brims – Plates and squeeze blocks not included

Vintage M.A. Cummings Plater with 12 MAC plates

M.A Cummings Plater with 12 MAC Plates for 4-1/4″ Brims – Squeeze Blocks not included

Vintage Prim Pouncer – Red Stand

Royal vintage prim pouncer with red stand.

Vintage Sweatband Initial Puncher (Without Stand)

Vintage Sweatband Initial Puncher without Stand (show with stand. This product does not include stand.)

Vintage Sweatband Initial Puncher with Stand

Sweatband Initial Puncher with Stand. (Shown with stand)

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Specialized tooling for hat-makers

JW Custom hats is the premier maker and distributor for your hat making needs. We offer a variety of tools designed to take your business to the next level. Our tools are made to order unless you are interested in our vintage collection of Flanges, Flange Stands and Hat Blocks.

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