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What is the best way to reproduce the characteristics of a Simpson's Chubby (if at all possible)? Is it just a matter of taking a large diameter knot and setting it very low in the handle to compress the hairs? Also, could anyone reccommend a Golden Nib knot that would fit the bill?
Thanks a lot-
Gags
I would enjoy knowing this information as well!
I'm thinking the finest 2 band set at a shorter loft. Pixel would be the man with the answer.
Well, you all know what a Chubby looks like so you first need a handle that's wide and low. That's the easy part since you're going to make it. The harder part is getting the right hair. Chubby's are known for the really dense fill. My Chubby has almost a 60mm loft so that's not the problem. Since the loft is high and the handle low and squat you have to set it way down.
Really like any other brush except for the hair if you want a real repro. If you just want something that just looks the part then it's easy.
Very funny thread title...sorry.
First you look here,print the pic out for a visual,tack it up in front of your lathe
Simpsons Shaving Brush Brochure for Custom Ordering
Than you go here with your calipers in hand,is all very easy.Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Simpson Brush Measurements
This was a great post Joegags. I've also been looking to do this. I hope when you get around to making yours, you'll post pics of the brush.
Thanks to everyone so far for the info. Can anyone reccommend a Golden Nib knot? Also, any suggestions as to how low to set the knot, or do you just keep drilling and checking until you like how it feels.
My biggest problem is that I haven't even seen a chubby in real life, only pictures!
Thanks again
all the info that can be provided has been above,all it takes now is your creative abilitys to make one,just do it:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Joegags
The saying, Go big or go home, comes to mind. 30mm finest 2 band :D
Whatever turns your crank works:)Quote:
Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY
out of curiosity, why is such a high end brush not a silvertip?
all simpsons are/were silvertipsQuote:
Originally Posted by kwlfca
takes maybe 10 mins max to turn out a chubby clone to exact specs,is a no brainerQuote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
One in Purple Heart.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...Puphart001.jpg
Did you just make this?
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Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY
Title continues to make me laugh and these posts did not help.Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Yes>>>>>>>>>>>>Quote:
Originally Posted by kwlfca
My thought exactly....I have been able to reproduce one but it is nowhere as good as the originals. And I have to pay dearly for it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mvcrash
Aw come on guys you have got to change the title of this thread. I get excited every time I brush past it. Interesting idea though.
Bob
How much pixel :p
Just to give you an idea here's my brush I ordered this one from Bill Jack quite sometime ago I ask for a slightly larger than a Chubby 1 but not as large as a Chubby 2, so here we have a Chubby 1.5 in Lignum Vitae with matching bowl a 26mm two band knot with a 48 mm loft, with a Sterling silver inlay with my initial J.M.
Jamie.
http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/w...tBeejay002.jpg
http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/w...tBeejay005.jpg
http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/w...tBeejay006.jpg
Apparently filthy minds think alike :) Welcome to 7th Grade!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mvcrash
We're old and not stuffy....and can still find the humor !!! ya beat me to it !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mvcrash
Okay lemme git this straight... You take a pic of a chubby so you know what it looks like,,,,,If you measure it ,it should be 30mm round and 60mm long. (sounds kind of short but okay) Then you crank out some purple heart which takes about 10 minutes and put a silver tip on it. And when it's all made it's what, 100mm long ?
By the way.... what's so funny ?
Plus or minus:) alot was said in jest,it takes hrs to make one,just go do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by 10Pups
Pix, you should really think about, a how to DVD. I'm sure I could learn a lot watching you work.
If you did, I'd buy one.
Marty
Where do you get your fun exotic wood? You make me want to go make things on my neighbour's lathe lolQuote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Thx Marty,I am an old dinosaur dude,I do not even know what a DVD is,KW I get my woods where I find them,sometimes on the bay.flea markets,garage sales.lots of great stuff out there,just have to hunt it down.Quote:
Originally Posted by Euclid440
I'll have to keep my eye out. I seem to be addicted to looking at brushes, almost like they're works of art! :PQuote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
But seriously though, the level of personality that can be put into a brush is amazing, and a huge draw for myself.
I was thinking the same thing!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mvcrash
Now we need a thread titled "making lather with my chubby!" to top it off. :rofl2:
Do keep an eye out,you can find some amazing things,this is a better pic of one i posted yesterday,Is a solid Lignum door knob from the 1800s.Quote:
Originally Posted by kwlfca
This sucker is older than jim and I combined:)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...ne/knob001.jpg
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Originally Posted by 10Pups
What's so funny ??? Ask the guys at work what a chubby is.......or maybe Iam way off..and you were talking about something else....? LOL
Pre-Historic Lignum?......:)Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Bored today,exhibition grade Cocobolo,exact Chubby 3 copy (+/- 1mm.)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...daychub001.jpg