Big Boars brush restores.

Marvellous work, Mr Large Pig! Your attention to detail especially on the lucite ER is summat else. Love to see 404s re-knotted so well also - such a great handle.
 
BigBoar said:
Thought about lacquers, problem is it's ally, so it instantly oxidises.

They are a bit of a pain, but I quite like the burnished look on mine, adds character.

Greg
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned clear anodizing. (or rather, "anodising" is probably the proper spelling here. Similar to "Sterilized" vs. "Sterilised"). :)

We Americans have really enjoyed butchering the English language. :D
 
Got a massive hard on for the Thater 49125. However the hefty price tag and unavailability make it a no go. All I'm going to say is watch this space for a massive sub £50 silvertip alternative!

Greg
 
This is what I'm aiming for.

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We'll see how it turns out! I'm currently looking at a cost price of £42 with a 28mm overstuffed silvertip. But I'll have to put some work into it.

Greg.
 
Project Thaterlike is underway!

Donor brush:
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Knot out:
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This removed the polish and exposed lots of machine marks that had to be removed.

Working on finish, adjusting shape to match the thater:
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Shape wasn't quite right, reworked it to soften the edges and broaden the facets.

Just needs a bit of polish:
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Ready for a 28mm knot but could easily be opened up to take a 30mm.

Greg.
 
Thanks to a tip from @PLANofMAN I managed to secure 3 Leon Hardy handles:
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Lucite:
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Faux tortoiseshell:
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Imitation old ivory (flash used to show detail)
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I have 20mm silvertip knot's en route.

I will be selling these at around £30. Do you fellas think that's a reasonable price? Leon Hardy silvertips go from anything between $115 and $200.

Greg.
 
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