Thread: Brush made fom ammo shell?

I used to have one of the brass ones.I cut down for an ashtray and have since quit smoking and have gotten rid of it. Yep stupid me,and all the ones I gave now. aren't brass but some form of metal. The brass would make a great bowl

Originally Posted by 10Pups

Well I am not sure if it's supposed to look like that. I just took a 4x4 and made it on my lathe real quick. I filled it with wheat backs to add some weight and use it for a door stop. Now I am thinking I need a soap dish more than a door stop. Hate to waste the rest of it though. Hmmmmm....

Got have one of those 6 shooters now too. STOP showing me this stuff.

yea I used to have one made by a Russian friend made from depleted uranium just that it turned out it wasn't depleated and the guy I gave it to started to look very strange.

Stay tuned folks,could get interesting

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

yea I used to have one made by a Russian friend made from depleted uranium just that it turned out it wasn't depleated and the guy I gave it to started to look very strange.

But, it's depleted!! In time it will be totally buzz free!! U-238 has a half life of 4.4 billion years, and U-235 is only 700 million years! Like I said, just a matter of time! I thought it could be used for wedges in heavy razors, it's 65% more dense than lead.

I am always on the lookout for a giant shell to experiment with while razor hunting.
I find they are always too long and too expensive. Suppose someone could load an oversized shell in a lathe and form a knot sized taper using pressure (like how pots and lids are made) ?
I'd really love to have one!
Eric.

Mr. Eagle, I'm Dr. E.R. You say this happened, shaving?
Oh no, Doc! I never got to the shave.....I was just loading my brush and it went off!! Never even saw it coming.
Oh, I see....

Look forward to pics when you get the knot figured out, maybe during and after completion.

Howard

With some work in metal-turner can be done
Some shinning in the end and you are OK.

Originally Posted by PLJ

This one here from Six Shooter is a killer looking Brush. Comes in a .44 or 38

Dont put it down to hard you may bust a cap off in your face

Originally Posted by epd

I am always on the lookout for a giant shell to experiment with while razor hunting.
I find they are always too long and too expensive. Suppose someone could load an oversized shell in a lathe and form a knot sized taper using pressure (like how pots and lids are made) ?
I'd really love to have one!
Eric.

I know some pipe cutting machines have an adapter for flairing pipe. But the ones I've used are for larger diameter pipe like 1.5" and larger. I'm sure a plumber or plumbing supply store can hook you up.

This would look very cool! I think as long as you fill the handle to bring the knot up to the right height, and use marine grade epoxy to seat it, it should work! I would vote for polishing the brass and maybe sealing it somehow, so that it doesn't turn green sitting next to the sink...Please post pics if and when you create this beast! I wonder if using a .50 cal shell would work...