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My knot just came in the mail, very excited to make my first brush. I decided to go with one of Whipped Dog's resin handles to take some of the guess work out of the first brush I make. They're nice handles. Larry drilled the handle a little too deep but no big deal. Can I just use a couple pennies as spacers until I've got the right loft? I'm looking to set it about 48-50mm.
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Nice,pennys work fine.
Well...here it is! had to use five pennies...squirted some of the epoxy into the handle, mixed it up, popped the pennies in and pushed them down, put a bit more epoxy on the pennies, mixed it up more with a q tip and then applied some epoxy that was on the q tip to the plug. Set the knot in, making sure it was in there all the way with a good twist.
The package on the epoxy says it sets in 4-6 minutes, full setting strength attained after 16 hours....can I use my new brush in like 5 or 6 hours? :D
20mm diameter TGN grade A silvertip
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Lovely!! If I were you I'd leave it overnight, but that's just me. I use a slow setting epoxy. Never used the quick setting stuff.
That's what I ended up doing and used a different brush for my shave. I did however wet the brush a bit 6-7 hours later...just a little rinse and squeeze of the tips.Quote:
Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY
For my next one I think I want to try the finest from TGN. If you guys know of any other TGN knots worth trying at some point out let me know...
Your going to like both those knots. Have fun doing the next one. They're a lot of fun to put together.
I'm pretty sure my neighbour has a lathe that he would let me use ;)
Now your talking!!! Draw out on a piece of paper a style of handle, until you get something you like. Don't go and hop on the lathe and just start turning. You'll end up with something you don't like, and ruin a good piece of wood. Once the woods off, you can't put it back on.
Good job sir! There is a lot of satisfaction in making your own handle. Give it a go and take it slow! Use patience, and you will be surprised! If you end up like me you will be ordering knots before the last order has arrived. And thinking about another order after that!!
Have fun with it!!
Ray
I'm going to end up with more brushes than I know what to do with...I wonder what pixel's house looks like??? :p
Do not make Brushes for myself,is a small business for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by kwlfca
5 or so yrs ago I made myself a seven day set,all the same handle style, all the same knots (24mm TGN grade As) all the same Loft (48mm)
Only brushes I ever use.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ne/7dayset.jpg
What's the handle to the left of the blue one made of?
Also, why are you so good?
Rosewood>>>>>>>>>>>>
Nice...I like the way it looks turned more than on the fingerboard of my guitar
They are all beautiful! Every single one of them. You do such excellent work. The one you made me is still one of my favorites, if not my most favorite. I'm glad you do this stuff, Bill. We're all lucky to have someone as talented as you around the forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Keep up the good work!
My brush. Hope you don't mind me using your picture.
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Try the tgn two band.. What I have also done is found old vintage handles on ebay.. Removed the knots .put new knots in polished them up and there good to go..
I think that someone said that Pixels home address is the same as TGN!!!!!!!!!!!
may I ask what you mean by that comment? I have no business associations with TGNQuote:
Originally Posted by walleyeman
I think it was a joke. Meaning that you probably order so much from them or that you have so many of their knots that you probably have more than TGN does in stock. At least thats how I took it.Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
It was a joke! Sorry if you are offended, I meant nothing, but poking a little fun. Won't happen again.
Ray
No offense taken,I use TGN knots in all my builds,but I buy them at full retail like any one do's,I get no deals,I get no discounts.Quote:
Originally Posted by walleyeman
My home address is 1500 miles from TGN.State the facts please.
If you buy 12 or more knots at a time you get 10% off! Everyone get's that though :pQuote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
I can't find any vintage brushes to refurbish with new knots so I'll probably end up making handles. I should probably buy the knots first though eh?
Look on ebay for vintage shaving brushes.. any u see can b restored with some effort very similar to what u did with ur brush.. but u will have to learn how to.remove the old knotsQuote:
Originally Posted by kwlfca
I just took a look, nothing that really catches my eye. I'll keep a lookout though
