Not any more Hirlau, I ate the whole race of Keeblers in one trip to munchy town. I am ashamed.
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Not any more Hirlau, I ate the whole race of Keeblers in one trip to munchy town. I am ashamed.
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I work on things in waves and binges.
So now I'm finally getting back to the Certifyd #4 & #6 wood handles. Have been building up the coats of polyurethane. Last coat dried wonky on ends so will clean that up. The grain is starting to pop now with four coats of satin with lots of 600/2000 sanding between coats. Last coat will be high gloss.
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Would it be worth having anything done with this? I was thinking about a thater 4125 but keep spending my brush money.
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The black part seems to be just painted wood also?
I like the shape. I've done one with a hardwood ferrule that worked out great. Maple with oak ferrule.
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Is the dark part a separate ferrule or is it all one piece of wood?
I used Photoshop to get a better look at photo. Looks in good shape. I would consider re-knotting as is. Or stripping what's left of the finish and redo the finish. Might have to stain/dye the dark part. Or if dark is hardwood, letting the grain show through might look great.
I like to try and make mine look new again but that is my thing.
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Forgot to add, love the little knot if that's what it is.
Hope that helps some.
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The black seems to be paint with some chips and a blob up near the knot. Thanks, now comes the research...
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Made a spindle out of an old water softener timer that turns at 1rpm, and I coat them with 2 part epoxy bar top resin.Attachment 240963
Sorry I don't have a good picture of it. But you get the idea.
Did you make the stand that brush is in?
If so, what type of material is holding the brush?
The stand is a piece of oak, and just a piece of copper tubing withe the end peened over.
Here are my last two. The teak brush is my personal and the Olivewood is for a customer.
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Here's a couple brushes I've made using candle cups.
First one is natural oak, poly urathane finnish.
Other is maple, made a home made stain of equal amounts of vinager, water, and chunk of steel wool.
Don't know what loft or anything of measurements they are. But they are black badger.
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I also borrowed an idea from MikeB52, and installed a magnet in the base of the handles. Gives me a whole array of places to hang it from.
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What a great idea!Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
You were just walking around all day putting that on stuff weren't you? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
Candle cups! GENIUS!
Yes I was..!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by dinnermint
Even goes through plaster, and magnatizes to corner molding. [emoji38]
I stick mine onto the bottom of my towel rack after I finish with it. It dries in about 30 minutes.Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
Jmercer....after seeing the beautiful work you did to your brushes, I had to give a hand at restoring one.
I picked this one up in hopes of sending it out, and having it done. I talked with Andrew about it, and he tells me sure, but I believe you could do it yourself, I've seen a lot of Razors you've done in the past, and know you have the ability.
Well after looking into this thread, and looking at all the pics, I had to try myself.
It came apart perfectly
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The string was wrapped around the base of the knot, once removed I wiggled the knot free of the cup, then the same for the cup to the handle.
I figure the string was either a filler, or the binder for the hair.
Maybe its why their called knots...?
I'll return...when its done.!!
That will clean up rather nicely. Can't wait to see the grain. Kinda looks tight and evenly spaced. Makes for interesting teardrop shapes in the grain face you can point up to logo. ;)
I'm thinking its maple or ash.
And the metal expansion ring is in the cup, and still good too
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I like those. The ferrule is stronger and I can fit the knot tighter without fear of splitting.
I'm surprised you haven't already restored a few!Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
Hey!!! Don't rush me, big boy. [emoji38]Quote:
Originally Posted by dinnermint
Its the first one I found in the wild.
Was lucky it was still there a week later, when I went back for it. Turned it down the first time, but when I came back, he threw in a Avon, short mug for free.
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The Gentlemen's Regiment.
Bah! With how fast you restore, I think my rushing you would slow you down!
I'd have it finished tonight, but my air conditioner took a crap on me Saturday evening, and the parts stores aren't open on Sunday. So the humidity has hampered the drying of the urethane finish. But I fixed the AC unit about an hour ago, and things are cooling and drying down in the house now.
Who knows...may still get it finished tonight. Gotta run down the street and get a knot too
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It's going to look fantastic when done Mike, I know it. I'm glad you took this on yourself. How much you wanna bet you do more down the road??? :)
If I find more... Most indubitably!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY
Maybe the string was a home cure for a loose knot? I have not noticed a string before.Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
Showing Off, Are We ?? :rofl2:
Gorgeous ......[emoji14]
Way to go mister Mike!
Knew you would do a fine job on it amigo.
Nice finish on it. Enjoy the ensuing sudsings...
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Ha! Nice work Mike. I'm really not surprised at the final product. Looks outstanding!
What's with you and the black badger???
I loveum, they work perfect for me. And I get them locally.... Cheap!Quote:
Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY
The shine. THAT SHINE! Excellent job! Great pic for SOTD as well.
Turned out BEAUTIFUL!
Great job
2 x Semogue SOC's in Cherry wood sandwiching a custom silvertip. African Blackwood over Olive Wood.
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I've seen these before.... Excellent work.Quote:
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