Thanks...if I want Vegetal, I just scoop out the litter box, add water, shake and good to go.......:o
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What....in....the...hell!!!
How did I miss this?
.45 AC going through....what appears to be ballistics gel. Obviously not, but it sure looks like it. That's SUPER sweet Mike. I can only imagine the work that went into this. Now I gotta go back and read through this whole thread.
Sorry, Mike and John!
I seem to have done it again! :HJ
So how's about that brush and Leatherman holster! :tu
Mike, I know a guy that shoots a ton of pistols. He'd hook me up with any calibre you need, he has em all!!
That lilac vegetal sounds truly repugnant. :dropjaw: I will stick with original clubman and Draggon noir..
It's best. What happens in Canada, stays in Canada! :D
That would be sweet Andrew, and save border security issues too.
Would be cool to get some with recovered mushroomed lead. Expand on the whole impact shock element of the design.
Would really like to make a few more like this as they get better each time too, lol..
I can talk to him, he lives in Barrie believe it or not. See what he can do. I may even put him in contact with you. He's big time into wet shaving as well. Massive collection of DE razors. I actually asked him to come to our last meet, but I think he was busy. I may send him a link to this thread cause I'm betting he might get a tee bit excited over this. :)
That'd be cool. DE shaver,,, almost ready for the last step..
Mike, a lot has been said about the handle construction; but tell us about the knot you used. I used it again this morning & what a great performer. It is dense & holds water, after the squeeze, enough to make some great Cella lather.
Also, I thoroughly wash/sanitize all my brushes, whether they are factory or customs, before the first use. In this knot I lost not one hair.
That knot is a two band from Virginia Sheng John. Set as deep as I did it really gained density. It was sold as a 30 mm, and might have been as measured at the base of the glue but after trying a few different Chinese vendors, I have found the VS the best knots outside the shavemac family. I buy them longer loft and set them deep, 15-20 mm deep. In your brushes case as deep as the copper ballistic gelly band..
Very nice work B52!
Wow!! That has got to be the coolest brush I've ever seen and it looks the quality is unreal too! Well done, that is a piece of art!
Wicked Brush you made, Mike!
Wonderful job:!!!
:chapeau
Thanks gents. The design worked well with a big knot. I appreciated Johns patience in waiting to receive it, as well as full creative flexibility on the project.
The risky/challenging thing about the whole barter and trust your fellow man thing in this world wide forum, is there are no guarantees.
There's another interesting thread about paying it forward/back and how we interact with each other on here that got me thinking about it actually.
When you offer something forward, there's always the chance of getting burned. Been there a few times myself since starting this very hobby. Hurts a bit it does, feel stupid, question your judgement, harden off a bit more maybe. But stop doing it? Well that's the crossroad ain't it?
Clearly, Some do harden off, but some,,like John don't. He took my request for a case and ran with it, no questions asked, no money changed hands, never even met in person. Only agreement on the brush was he was ok with a Big knot. Months between then and now go by. A simple brush became over complicated in my mind and I took way to long to get the items needed to make it real.
Well, he had no idea what I was making, since I didn't even know if I could make it, but he never seemed to loose faith he was receiving it. And if it lather da face and makes him smile, hey, less stretching needed to shave and the deal was good for both.
So in summary, at this holiday time of year, and the rest of it too if you can, keep on doing right by each other and we all get better by the company gentlemen.
Oh yea, also try Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey if you can, makes you very chatty on the threads after the wife goes to bed, lol..
:chapeau
Well Mike, I'd have to agree.
I've always kept the code of a mans word, and a hearty handshake. For those two tools have built a many bridges for me in life.
To renig on the code, means total destruction of myself, and all that has been built.
Just can't see myself burning down the empire I've created, and a kingdom of friends.
I agree with the two of you, a mans word is his honor.
A handshake is a contract just like a mans word is his contract
Very cool! unusual brush and very nice leather work, Enjoy!
Yeah! You guys are GREAT, eh? :D
OMG!! That has to be the coolest brush I have seen yet, Very beautiful work Mike and Hirlau you are a lucky fella.
Both beautiful pieces of craft. Lovely to see. Thanks for sharing
Both the Leatherman case and the .45ACP brush are awesome-great work John and Mike!
The Lilac Vegetal on the other hand is either cat piss or the devil's sweat, I'm not sure.:thinking:
Could be a combination of the two. :shrug:
Gents,
You are amazing craftsmen!
My hat goes off to both of you!
Thank you sharing the pics!
Mike - any interest in making a new brush?
Cheers.
Oh, and by the way, .45 ACP now stands for "A Clean Pass.":rofl2: