New Brush - Handle by jballs918 - Jason

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03-01-2010, 03:56 PM
2Sharp

New Brush - Handle by jballs918 - Jason

Jason [jballs918] and I had a nice honing session last Saturday and he left in my care a nice Maple brush handle. I trimmed the hole out a little with my Dremel and set a Golden Nib 26mm knot with 30 minute epoxy. This handle was extra large and showed Jason's expertise with his new wood lathe. This is a huge brush [6" total height] that will reach into the deepest lather bowl and still not get your fingers soapy. It now has an honored place on my brush rack and in rotation with the others.

I have some more handles I picked up at the Antique Mall that I hope to work into new brushes by spring. Golden Nib knots are on the way as we speak. The Dremel is a valuable tool when working with handles. I have a wood carving bit with teeth that boars out the old knot with just a little effort. Do this outside. The dust and little hairs go everywhere. First you must cut the bristles as close as you can with scissors or knife. When you are close to having the right size hole for your knot use the small sanding drum to make the hole just a tad larger than the knot. Fit it loosely. Your epoxy will fill in around the knot and make for a perfect fit when it sets. Ok now go make yourself some new brushes for a fraction of the cost of a new name brand one.

bj

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03-01-2010, 08:11 PM
Oldfalguy

Nice collection of brushes!!

I would make myself one in a new york minute if I had a little lathe-

Ergo, last nice I ordered one from one of the sites- a 20mm burl that looks short in the loft real tight- at least i hope it is-

I was thinking 20 mm was small when reading about them and a 25-26 being on the large size- Seems there is no direct standardized relationship between hair base width and the length/loft of the hair portion.
Anyway I got the 20 to replace my current Art of Shaving brush of over 20 years which "appears to be a 20-22 brush and frankly I think its too big, hairs falling out and many akimbo so time for a new one.
03-01-2010, 09:58 PM
2Sharp

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Originally Posted by Oldfalguy

I would make myself one in a new york minute if I had a little lathe-

Ergo, last nice I ordered one from one of the sites- a 20mm burl that looks short in the loft real tight- at least i hope it is-

I was thinking 20 mm was small when reading about them and a 25-26 being on the large size- Seems there is no direct standardized relationship between hair base width and the length/loft of the hair portion.
Anyway I got the 20 to replace my current Art of Shaving brush of over 20 years which "appears to be a 20-22 brush and frankly I think its too big, hairs falling out and many akimbo so time for a new one.

Thanks. Now would be a good time to dig out the old bristles in that brush of yours and replace it with a nice badger knot.

bj
03-01-2010, 10:13 PM
heirkb

I really like the way you hang your brushes. I'd just be worried about mine falling out.
03-01-2010, 11:13 PM
Oldfalguy

2 Sharp-

I think your right- If I could find a little short fat one I would do it and make it my travel unit. I got one of the travel ones that telescopes into a cover thing- I need to try it out at the house before I leave on Thursday.
Seems badger is the standard, saw boars hair mentioned once- don't know much about the differences or the why for's just figure boar a lot stiffer-

Mark
03-02-2010, 03:41 AM
jballs918

holy cow that thing looks huge, i didnt realize that. but i think it turned out really nice.
03-02-2010, 03:56 AM
freyguy

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Sharp

Jason [jballs918] and I had a nice honing session last Saturday and he left in my care a nice Maple brush handle. I trimmed the hole out a little with my Dremel and set a Golden Nib 26mm knot with 30 minute epoxy. This handle was extra large and showed Jason's expertise with his new wood lathe. This is a huge brush [6" total height] that will reach into the deepest lather bowl and still not get your fingers soapy. It now has an honored place on my brush rack and in rotation with the others.

I have some more handles I picked up at the Antique Mall that I hope to work into new brushes by spring. Golden Nib knots are on the way as we speak. The Dremel is a valuable tool when working with handles. I have a wood carving bit with teeth that boars out the old knot with just a little effort. Do this outside. The dust and little hairs go everywhere. First you must cut the bristles as close as you can with scissors or knife. When you are close to having the right size hole for your knot use the small sanding drum to make the hole just a tad larger than the knot. Fit it loosely. Your epoxy will fill in around the knot and make for a perfect fit when it sets. Ok now go make yourself some new brushes for a fraction of the cost of a new brand name one.

bj

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2769/...db1605728c.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/...ef75839419.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/...0e0dced774.jpg

Where do you get the knots from?
03-02-2010, 11:43 AM
2Sharp

Quote:

Originally Posted by freyguy

Where do you get the knots from?

badger hair shaving brushes and knots, wholesale pricing
03-02-2010, 11:46 AM
2Sharp

Quote:

Originally Posted by jballs918

holy cow that thing looks huge, i didnt realize that. but i think it turned out really nice.

Good job on the handle Jason. I forgot what finish is on the handle. I think the 26mm knot was a perfect match for this one.

bj
03-02-2010, 05:12 PM
freyguy

Thank you for the info 2Sharp.
03-04-2010, 05:42 AM
Pabster

Can anyone direct me to a site that sells shave brush handles? I want to assemble my own brush in one.

Pabster
03-04-2010, 05:46 PM
2Sharp

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Originally Posted by Pabster

Can anyone direct me to a site that sells shave brush handles? I want to assemble my own brush in one.

Pabster

Contact jballs218 - Jason by clicking on his name above. Send a PM and ask about his. He had several with him when he visited me the other day and all were excellent. They were finished with CA which makes for a good looking sealed piece of wood. Not sure about who else makes handles. Maybe they can chime in.

bj
03-05-2010, 03:47 AM
jballs918

yup it is true i got about 10 or so on hand
03-05-2010, 04:00 AM
hi_bud_gl

That is a wonderful Job Jason. when i see picture of the brushes i just wanna steal some.
great work.
03-06-2010, 03:21 AM
jballs918

i have had several requests for that they look like, so here goes it.

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enjoy
03-20-2010, 09:19 PM
mercV12

That collection of yours is ubercool!
11-13-2010, 09:38 AM
kalerolf

Wow nice collection and a good way to hang your brushes.

Have a question about your custom brushes, what glue to use the handle to the knot and gluing together?
Super glue or epoxy glue or something else?