Oct 22, 2013 · I really know very little about how pouncing is done, but this info can be found on the adventurebilt delux website and describes the process as a series of stages using finer and finer …

Feb 15, 2018 · Stopped by Lowes this morning and picked up some fix'ins Sanding blocks really speed up the time you'll spend pouncing...as will a electric hand sander Blocks likely give a more consistent …

Mar 5, 2024 · Hello everyone, I have a set of used machines, almost most of them are 80 - 85% complete and have the original parts. Most are American Doran Danbury machines. The machines …

Nov 3, 2008 · John Thompson describes pouncing as "a term for rubbing down the outside of a hat with a piece of pumice stone, sand paper, or emery paper, whereby the hat is made entirely bare, …

Oct 22, 2013 · Pouncing / rubbing negatively affects the color look of the hats, they become dull and lustreless. Greasing binds the friction dust remaining in the felt and levels / smooths the surface.

Mar 31, 2011 · Can someone "in the know" elaborate on what is in pouncing powder? I am assuming pouncing powder is the same as finishing powder.

Apr 17, 2020 · The only purpose for singing is to remove the finest of hairs left after pouncing and normally only on darker colored hats. Good luck with your learning, it is most frustrating AND …

Feb 18, 2018 · In this case, the purpose of the extra pouncing wasn’t to achieve a thinner felt, but rather a finer/smoother finish. This was the case with the antelope/suede finish and the plain rabbit fur felt. …

Aug 25, 2025 · I write for a small indie magazine run by other teens called Blotted Ink Conspiracies. So far I've had a comedic poetry column, but with the plans to relaunch the expanded magazine next …

Jun 23, 2023 · I have a variable speed hat spinner that I made that can be used for pouncing and ironing hat crowns. Max speed is 270 RPM. It's made to be mounted into a cutout in a bench or tabletop. …