The Tensioning Arm gives even the inexperienced cap framer the ability to frame a cap tight.....even low profile un-constructed caps. It’s the easiest way to stretch a cap tight. Once you try it, you’ll be amazed at how easy it can be to frame a cap.
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Framing Gage with Cap Frame installed, ready for a cap.
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Cap with backing in place, being fitted onto the Framing Gage.
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Positioning the T-Bar Tensioning arm in the back of the Cap.
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Stretching the cap and closing the clamp top prior to latching.
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Latching the Cap Frame while holding tension on the front panels.
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Removing from the Framing Gage and ready for sewing
The T-BAR Framing Gage allows the cap framer to pull the cap panels down flat against the surface of the gage. While the cap and backing are sandwiched the Cap Frame is latched, and the cap and backing are locked into place. This marriage of cap and backing is what allows the Hoop Tech Cap Frame to hold the best registration in the business.
Patent Number 6,189,468 B1 Patent Date 2/20/2001