Thread: DIY brush ideas

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.

Originally Posted by jockeys

you can see what i did here:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...-many-pix.html

Haha, when I saw that huge slab of wood at the beginning it reminded me of that 10-pin bowling joke in the Simpsons where every time the pins were knocked down a new set had to be made, each one being turned from an entire tree.

Originally Posted by Revs

I found a badger knot supplier. Thought I would make my own brush. Ordered the knot, reasonably priced at about $15US. When it arrived, realized I don't have access to a wood shop to turn a handle. Now for the fun. Any suggestions for a handle for a 23mm knot? If I remember it was a finest grade not silvertip. The site carried both, I opted for a finest for my first attempt to keep the financial officer, wife, happy. When I can figure out to post a pic, I will. The knot is 22x67mm.

I was thinking maybe something as simple as PVC or copper pipe fittings. Let the creative juices start flowing.

Thanks all.]

I have a couple old brushes I would like to refurbish and am looking for a supplier of Badger knots. Where did you get your knots?

bj

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

Originally Posted by 2Sharp

I have a couple old brushes I would like to refurbish and am looking for a supplier of Badger knots. Where did you get your knots?

bj

As was said above, the Golden Nib is a good supplier of inexpensive knots.

Originally Posted by Seraphim

As was said above, the Golden Nib is a good supplier of inexpensive knots.

It's where I got mine... they're tops.

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