Thread: Rubberset 400 replica project

Yes, i agree. both good looking combos.

Made an ironwood ferrule for the ironwood project, to see what it looks like in a solid.

Here with its chosen synth flat top.
And here with a few others.

Up to Pete now to choose his cap combo and this one’s done.

Those are all really outstanding brushes. Looking forward to seeing how the beehive project works out!

Removing over half the weight of the brass by undercutting it from the inside.

Brings the endweight down to a normal value I think.

Now this works with the handle size.

Are you available for How Do I Think classes?

Thanks Tim, I’m available fridays after 6 pm for training,, oh wait, I thought you said
“how do I drink” classes,, never mind.
You don’t want any o this logic, I B a lil difrent..

You do appear to dance to a different drummer.

So the gent that put me on this current challenge initially, firmed up his choices and I’m bonding the heads in.
First I epoxy the interior of the ferrules themselves, right up to the edge hoping this step might reduce the likelihood of wood ferrule splits due to knot swelling, over time, by adding an extra adhesive stiffening ‘band’ before the knot is set.

I set my knots @ around 17-19 mm depth, depending on loft. Makes them a skosh firmer without being too stiff.

And here the complete brushes waiting to cure before shipping.

Awesome, Mike. They came out great.!

I figure as long as you don't actually soak the brush, as some do, you shouldn't have a problem with swelling of the knot in the ferrule.

I've yet to have a problem with this one, you sent.

The magna-maple mini! Glad she still lives Mike!

Finished the ironwood brush today as well. Brass, while a pain to work, adds a lil something classy to the look for sure. Works really well with the crazy undertones in the timber.


Opted not to apply lacquer to the brass as it could peel.
Some polish now and then, this’ll last forever.
Really pleased with how these are turning out repeatedly.
Cheers gents.