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  1. 05-31-2014, 12:29 AM #1
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    I went to Texas Knifemaker's supply down the road for some silver rod. They had some nice conchos of the seal of the State of Texas, so I got one in silver and one in brass. Decided to finish my 'dipped in Rustoleum' handles (remember that! ) with these seals on the base. I wet sanded the handles and shot them with clear. The result was great! Like candied apples! As I assembled the larger (26mm 2 band) one with Goop, I tried to shove it as deep as I could. As I was twisting and shoving, I broke the bakelite Noonan Red Top. Kindof pissed, but I got it apart and cleaned off the Goop as best I could. I lamented how most vintage handles were not deep enough to set a big badger properly.
    What I needed was a duplicate top in brass, taller than the original. But how?
    I remembered Ray making the brass-topped brushes and contacted him. Soon, the whole mess went his way!
    I explained that a light press-fit would work fine as I was going to epoxy the thing together, but Ray is a machinist!
    He made threads!
    So I epoxied it, screwed it together and also epoxied the knot in. What a sweet Texas brush!
    Ray refused payment and is a generous and talented man. I only hope I can return the favor with something I can do for him.
    Thanks, Ray!



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  3. 05-31-2014, 12:39 AM #2
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    That came out sweet Tom! When you PM'd me by accident, and I got the full details on what was being planned, I couldn't wait to see the finished product. Glad to see Walleyeman got the job done for you Tom.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY View Post
    That came out sweet Tom! When you PM'd me by accident, and I got the full details on what was being planned, I couldn't wait to see the finished product. Glad to see Walleyeman got the job done for you Tom.
    Thanks! Yeah! HARRYWALLY....Walleyeman... I screwed that up as well! Finally got it right!
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    Hey Tom, glad to see it worked out ok for ya! I am glad that I could be of some help!
    Enjoy it!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by walleyeman View Post
    Hey Tom, glad to see it worked out ok for ya! I am glad that I could be of some help!
    Enjoy it!!

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    It's great, Ray! Where the knot bottoms is purrrrrfect! Great work! Thanks!
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    Great looking brush. The brass really goes well with the red handle.
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    She's a looker Tom. Very nice outcome. To put a train wreck back together is quite an achievement.
    Cheers....
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