DIY Silvertip Badger Brush

[ThePol]

After reading a few posts online here, I thought I'd try making my own silvertip badger brush. What do you think of my first attempt?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FibEhE3UVoE/SfJhNcUMsAI/AAAAAAAAAvs/nL87LAfR6u0/s320/Untitled.jpg

I used the following:
- A *very* nice silvertip badger brush top from Tony at The Golden Nib ($22)
- 7/8" socket ($4)
- 1" stainless ring ($.50)
- Some marine epoxy ($4)

[Jack-in-the-Green]

Very nice. :thumbup1: I'm curious, though; With such a short, heavy handle, do you find it difficult to keep the bristles under water when you soak the brush? I had that problem with a small metal-handled brush. It kept wanting to fall in the water and flip handle-down. But then, it only had an 18mm knot to balance it out.

[Rudy Vey]

Very nice. :thumbup1: I'm curious, though; With such a short, heavy handle, do you find it difficult to keep the bristles under water when you soak the brush? I had that problem with a small metal-handled brush. It kept wanting to fall in the water and flip handle-down. But then, it only had an 18mm knot to balance it out.
..you have to use a deeper container, so the brush can sink completely:biggrin:

[Dustinl]

After reading a few posts online here, I thought I'd try making my own silvertip badger brush. What do you think of my first attempt?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FibEhE3UVoE/SfJhNcUMsAI/AAAAAAAAAvs/nL87LAfR6u0/s320/Untitled.jpg

I used the following:
- A *very* nice silvertip badger brush top from Tony at The Golden Nib ($22)
- 7/8" socket ($4)
- 1" stainless ring ($.50)
- Some marine epoxy ($4)

I think your first attempt is awesome! Keep it up!


DL

[just1nsturm]

Haha, the silvertip brush of mechanics and handymen!

[some kind of ugly]

a man's man's...brush.

Very cool.

[tsv]

Nice job. Does it come with a lifetime Craftsman guarantee?

[Walter Sobchak]

Excellent Job! Looks very nice. You could make MONSTER lather if you put that in an impact wrench and soap up in a metal bowl!! :biggrin:

[MAK]

great work!

[ThePol]

I have two lower-end boar hair brushes that I've used for a year or so. I used my new badger hair brush today and there's a *world* of difference.

Oh... and the impact wrench is a good idea. I bet that would be some serious exfoliation. :)

[bokaba]

Keep up the good work!

[mmack66]

I generally prefer a 13/16" brush handle. :biggrin:

[Teiste]

Nice one!

[buddydog]

I think I would prefer Snap-on

[Alaskan Eagle]

Looks good, I want one.