Pipefitter's Cap

Alan (California Radiant) Forbes

Does anyone have information on the hats or caps worn by plumbers or pipe fitters at the beginning of the 20th century? I remember Dan showing vintage pictures of tradesman where he said that journeymen wore different hats that the apprentices.

EBEBRATT-Ed

@Alan (California Radiant) Forbes

I don't know about the hats, but I was told in NYC in the old day they traveled by Subway and had parts delivered to them (maybe they still do).

The plumber carried the tank and the apprentice carried the toilet!!

Erin Holohan Haskell

@Alan (California Radiant) Forbes, is this the photo/article you're thinking of? https://heatinghelp.com/blog/how-bicycles-played-a-part-in-heating-history/

"The older men in the photo wear derbies, and I've learned that this means they are the Master plumbers. The younger men in the photo, the apprentices, are all wearing beanies. Imagine doing that today."

EBEBRATT-Ed

@Erin Holohan Haskell and @Alan (California Radiant) Forbes

I remember that article now.

Maybe we need "Heating Help" derbies & beanies? LOL

Alan (California Radiant) Forbes

I like the idea behind the hats. You can tell with one look who's in charge.

Larry Weingarten

Hello, Thinking of things I'd like to see in the HH store, I've had a Swiss army knife in my pocket for the last 50 plus years, but would happily replace it with a good HH Dead Man utility knife.
What tools would others like to see offered here? And, apologies if I'm taking the conversation sideways.

Yours, Larry

EBEBRATT-Ed

@Larry Weingarten

Probably a leatherman type tool and there's always room for another flashlight

Alan (California Radiant) Forbes

These are always in my pockets.

Erin Holohan Haskell

Great ideas! We'll see what we can do. Thanks!

nicholas bonham-carter

Is the lower one a light saber?—NBC

Alan (California Radiant) Forbes

nicholas bonham-carter said:

Is the lower one a light saber?—NBC

We've got a lot of ornery space cowboys out West here. It comes in handy.

Larry (from OSHA)

Hi Alan. I think you might be remembering this.

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/144858/some-of-the-dead-men-showing-off#latest

Larry (Happily Retired)

Alan (California Radiant) Forbes

Bingo! Thanks, Larry.