I can't find it, but I have seen on here where someone tried or may have succeeded in building a custom brush. Could anyone post a link or maybe offer suggestions on the feasibility of trying this? The idea intrigues me, a lot.
Brush with a screwdriver handle?
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I don't recall having seen a brush made from a screwdriver handle, but I don't think it would be terribly difficult to do. I'd start with a large enough screwdriver so the handle would be appropriately sized, and then cut the length of handle I wanted. I'd not want to mess with attempting to remove the screwdriver blade from its handle; rather I'd use the portion below where the screwdriver blade (tang?) ends. I hope that makes sense. Anyway, then it's just a matter of drilling the handle to accept the size knot and loft height desired. This sounds like a pretty good project, Russ. If you decide to do it, please post about it (and, of course, include photos). Good luck!
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Good idea, I will have to keep my eyes open. I am curious if the handle will be fat enough to drill out. I am not crazy, I saw one on here somewhere - it was a craftsman screw driver.
I think I recall someone doing it, but it was at least a couple of years ago. If you can get the right-sized handle, there's no reason you couldn't bore it out and insert a badger or boar knot.
Would it be this link? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/235420-first-handle-attempt
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That's a great idea-- sure would save a lot of potential trouble.
Yea, that was me who tried to make a brush from an amber screwdriver handle. Unfortunately the handle from that thread failed, it melted when I tried to bore and polish it too thin. It really would have worked perfect with an 18mm knot but I was young, inexperienced and dead set on cramming a 20mm in there. 
The profile of that screwdriver was quite comfortable to hold and it really wasn't too hard to get to that point. I'd be tempted to try it again if I came across another Xcelite screwdriver again. If you have any specific questions about it let me know.
The profile of that screwdriver was quite comfortable to hold and it really wasn't too hard to get to that point. I'd be tempted to try it again if I came across another Xcelite screwdriver again. If you have any specific questions about it let me know.
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Thanks, I might do that - the size of the handle is a concern. I am thinking of looking for a 'giant' example, the kind heavy equipment mechs might use. If I find one large enough I will be giving it a try.Yea, that was me who tried to make a brush from an amber screwdriver handle. Unfortunately the handle from that thread failed, it melted when I tried to bore and polish it too thin. It really would have worked perfect with an 18mm knot but I was young, inexperienced and dead set on cramming a 20mm in there.
The profile of that screwdriver was quite comfortable to hold and it really wasn't too hard to get to that point. I'd be tempted to try it again if I came across another Xcelite screwdriver again. If you have any specific questions about it let me know.
Russ, for whatever it's worth, I recall seeing recently a set of pry bars somewhere (Sears, maybe?) that had very large screwdriver-type handles.
i think it would be awesome if you can pull it off
Pulled off! Hole fits a penny ever so snuggly, so it's just over 19mm in size. I debated trying for 20mm but I could feel the walls getting thin. Snap on stubby screwdriver handle!
Now, what do I put in it that's around 18mm in size?
Now, what do I put in it that's around 18mm in size?
This is going to be interesting...can't wait to see the end product!
A snap on brush. That's cool 
Ordered a 20mm TGN pure knot last night. They specify it to be 19mm +/- .5mm. I'll see if I can squeeze that in and take some pictures!
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On the lookout for a purse
OOOOHHH!!!
Great idea!!!!
*heads to garage*
Great idea!!!!
*heads to garage*
Screwdriver handle stock. Here ya go:
http://store.schoolspecialty.com/OA....jsp?minisite=10064&item=521438§ion=26448
http://store.schoolspecialty.com/OA....jsp?minisite=10064&item=521438§ion=26448
