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[TnutsShave]

Let's see...I lurked for ooohhhh, about a day before I joined and haven't stopped obsessing over this site since I joined. A technical guy by trade, but an artist at heart....

You guessed it, I'm going to make may own brush. Have a handle picked out and going to get in touch with the lovely folks over at The Golden Nib for a badger knot (there's a huge appeal to me for my first badger to be one I create).

A little teaser on the handle...I picked up a hand carved little wooden beauty on one of my business trips to India that I think is just going to look awesome...can't wait to get started. If you guys are interested, I'll post up step by step.



Any MUST KNOW tips are appreciated!

 

[JJMontague]

Definitely post with your progress, and before-after photos! I love seeing bespoke brushes made from items not originally intended to be handles!

 

[BladeRunner001]

Very interested...Do post your step by step progress

 

[Hex]

Very interested...Do post your step by step progress

Ditto, keep us posted.

 

[TnutsShave]

The knot has been ordered from TGN...16mm Finest Badger. Had to stay small. The handle is only about 22mm wide, so I figured a 2mm lip would be enough.

Will definitely post the step by step for you guys! Can't wait to get started.

 

[TnutsShave]

Hey guys...sorry, didn't get the chance to do step by step, but here's a couple of pics before she blooms.

The handle is a crudely handcarved representation of the national emblem I picked up in Hyderabad, India in 2005.

It was carved in two pieces, so I just took the top half, drilled out the appropriate size hole and set her in there. I opted to go with the o-ring as the rim of the piece had some damage, but I don't think it detracts from it too much. A little sealer/varnish and she's done.

I welcome any and all feedback!

 

[Hex]

Oh my, that is beautiful.

For a second there, I had thought that you had carved it.

 

[TnutsShave]

Ha! thanks George...unfortunately I can't take credit for the carving

 

[spanx]

Nice lookin handle.

 

[Loric]

Now that is a brush with personality. Fantastic work

 

[JJMontague]

Very nice looking! What loft did you set it at?