Thread: Busy week!!

Very nice Ray, as always they look seemless...

You're gaining an international following now, Ray! Those copper/caramel swirl ones are just gorgeous. It's amazing how great those heavy metal brushes feel once you get used to the weight.

Nicely done Ray. Their owners will love them I am sure

Originally Posted by guitstik

I might have to order a few from him, he does beautiful work and I need more than the one brush I have. I am thinking along the lines of a 24mm with a short loft in badger or silvertip (if they aren't the same thing). I currently have a Parker LGPB Pure Badger with a 24mm knot and 63mm loft and I'm thinking it is just a tad to tall.

I have heard of people banding the bottom of the bristles, directly above the handle, to shorten loft, it might be an idea, just to see what you like, i am not sure that longterm it would be great, but for experementing it should be fine.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

I have heard of people banding the bottom of the bristles, directly above the handle, to shorten loft, it might be an idea, just to see what you like, i am not sure that longterm it would be great, but for experementing it should be fine.

Ed, I agree. A band above the knot base would probably serve as a moisture trap. JMO. I think I would look for another solution.

Dave

Originally Posted by rolodave

Ed, I agree. A band above the knot base would probably serve as a moisture trap. JMO. I think I would look for another solution.Dave

My first home made brush had a separate ring below the ferrule to adjust the loft by sliding. It has not moved in four years. And yes, it is a trap!

~Richard

I agree about the bands. Mine however are not bands but a billet end. No diffwerent than having a normal socket for the knot, except its in metal and not the wood or acrylic!

Ray