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So I finally got my order from thegoldennib.com and im so excited for my next project. The brush knots are awesome and the handle blanks are even cooler. The third brush is going to get an iron wood handle out of a hunk I happened to have sitting around waiting to be stuck on my lathe. Check it out fellas!
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22mm super silvertip, 24mm grade A silvertip, 26mm grade A silvertip
dragon skin and persian turquoise blanks. And my hunk of ironwood.
Man I'm already impressed with the handle choices I can't wait to see the final products man if I had a lathe this is all I'd probly do is make brushes hahahah But way to jump in feet first can't wait to see
Shoot me a PM of the dimensions you use on the wood for the lathe! Wanting to upgrade to a badger brush and thought buying a know would be the best way to go! And like wooden brush handles!
Parker if you would like I can send you a brush you can try to see if you like and you can measure it out if you want
Might take me a bit to get started. I need to make sure I have the right forstner bits before I start. Its always good to drill a test hole first to see how the badger knot will fit. Might have to go to Leevalley again.Quote:
Originally Posted by parkerskouson
A 20 lb sledgehammer would persuade that knot into a less than perfect hole. The bonus of using this Scookum patented method of knot setting would the elimination of the need for an epoxy glue. Wack it!Quote:
Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY
I think SRP members should get some kind of Lee Valley group discount. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY
Just the right amount of Scookum's delicate touch huh? :dropjaw:
speaking of epoxy, it's like picking paint colors out with your wife. There's just to many! and she likes them all!!!!! Gel, wet, steel, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, this brand that brand.........
oh and not your wife my wife!!! :rofl2:
Incidere in manubrium!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Scookum
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Haarruummpphhff!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cangooner
I have recently decided to go old school with my handyman endeavours, picked up a couple hand planes, saws, chisels etc. Scookum Fabrications Inc will commence operations as soon as the work bench is finished construction, hopefully by this weekend. The plan is to fabricate shelving units, razor stands, brush handles/stands, razor boxes, honing stone holders and all manner of wooden articles using nothing but Skoocum Steam Power. :)
Don't forget there's a drill press for you to use if you like. Let me know...Quote:
Originally Posted by Scookum
Nice!!! good luck to you. Did you ever pull the trigger on that lathe you were thinking of getting?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scookum
In an ideal world you would use marine epoxy, marine as in water environments, marine as in a wet badger in a sink full of water. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY
Well it was tempting but after looking at what I had planned it seemed like an expensive proposition for a limited use. Instead I plan on shaping the handles using my hand tools, I can work much quicker and more importantly safer using my chisels and spokeshave, plus they have other uses in wood woodworking. If I ever get a proper workspace a lathe is going to be high on my list tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY
that's exactly what I got and what made sense to get. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Scookum
Thanks Kris, I haven't forgot, I'm still deciding on knot sizes etc. I grabbed a chunk of olive and purpleheart from Lee Valley. i discovered that they no longer are carrying Cocobola :( The guy said there was problems sourcing it or something. Its too bad cause its one of my favorites.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cangooner
Oh, that's too bad about cocobola. :( That's one of my faves too, and all I have left here is a length of 3/4" square cocobola and that won't help much for a brush.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scookum
I use "Goop". less messy and easier than epoxy. I just smear some inside the hole on the sides, put a big wad on top of the knot, and put it in. Adjust as desired for depth and hang upside down. The stuff dries faster around the knot so the wad on top flows down, but won't come out. Downside is you gotta let it dry upside down for a week or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY
I have done several this way and had no problems whatsoever.
I would like to see pictures when done! So, I'm subscribing. Double O
Fantastic and i can't wait to see the finished products! Good luck.
Regarding the forstner bits - when I make brushes, I use an undersized bit for the bore and then turn it to size with a tool for working inside the bore. That ensures a perfect fit for every knot, as they vary in size.
After looking at these knots on the site I had a couple questions about the sizes. Are 22, 24, 26mm, etc the diameters of the base of the knot? Are 60, 65mm, etc the height/lengths of the bristles?Quote:
Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY
Bueller...Bueller?
your correct. Sorry, my notifications have stopped coming through on my BlackBerry.Quote:
Originally Posted by dfafs
Thank you!Quote:
Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY
Thanks to all who helped with this. I finally got one of these turned, and put together. Here's a link to the finished product.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...ml#post1061851
