I looked into making a handle without a lathe and the best I could come up with was a baluster or chair leg (about $3-8). Alternatively, most hardware stores sell handles for files that may work.
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I looked into making a handle without a lathe and the best I could come up with was a baluster or chair leg (about $3-8). Alternatively, most hardware stores sell handles for files that may work.
I am making a brush with a silvertip knot, but I will not be using a lathe either... In fact, I dont plan to make it cylindrical at all... maybe you could come up with a design you like that isn't limited to a cylindrical (turned) brush.:shrug:
This question was not directed to me but I get mine at thegoldennib.com.They are good quality and inexpensive.My only knock with them was the packaging.They sent my knots in a padded envelope and they were a bit squashed upon arrival.They worked just fine though.
a cool looking branch with a hole drilled in the end. cool because of a knot hole or bark ;)
a small cow horn cut to the approiate length to get the knot to fit tightly
i have both - quick and easy:)
Thanks Guys. I have an order in. I have a couple old brushes from an Antique Shop and and old Burma Shave brush that I have drilled out and will bring them to back to life with new Silvertip Knots. I might even try to turn a couple blanks with my brothers lathe.
bj