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Another Lucite handle?
Big Boars brush restores.
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Yup. I've now got the Hardy knots and handles that make the $100-$200 brushes. I got a good deal and that will be reflected in the prices when I put them together. Think £30-£40 depending on grade of knot. They run from best to grade a silvertip.
Greg
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Those are the old style vulcanized rubber set knots. They'll hold hair for close to 100 years and I'd be surprised if they shed more than three hairs.Landed some more bits from my new friend in Portugal!
Handles:
European badger knots:
Tempted yet?
How much would you gouge me for just the knot in the lower left corner? Seeing as how I introduced you to your new best friend Mr. Abolnik from Portugal?
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Isn't that the one going into my handle, Greg?
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Nope, yours is the 2nd quality best fan in the top right....
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No - it's not! Reaches for his PM pen with a strongly worded letter in mind! And a winkie man-in-the-moon to you, too, sir!
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Hahahahah! I just got the evil eye from SWMBO for laughing at my phone!
Few folks have mentioned finger marks and oxidisation on brush handles. One wax I have used for years is Renaissance Wax, you finish your piece to what ever standard you wish. Using oils, wax's, varnish, even just the bare wood, or plastic, and metals, rub on a coat of this wax, let it dry then buff off. Do this a few times and it gives a finger proof coating for quite a while.
I have never checked the time length it stays effective, but when I used to supply turned pieces to shops for sale I always used it to stop finger marks as and when the pieces where handled. It is a bit expensive as wax polish goes, but it does work, and a little goes a long, long way.
I have never checked the time length it stays effective, but when I used to supply turned pieces to shops for sale I always used it to stop finger marks as and when the pieces where handled. It is a bit expensive as wax polish goes, but it does work, and a little goes a long, long way.
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This E.R is currently on my bench undergoing restoration, this will be a lengthy process requiring patience:
The first part of the process was to use pigments to colour match the resin I'll be using for the repair. This took some time and experimentation!
The handle was prepped and the resin applied, once dry I will sand and reapply as necessary to leave no visible cracks:
To be continued in 48 hrs when the resin has set!
Greg
The first part of the process was to use pigments to colour match the resin I'll be using for the repair. This took some time and experimentation!
The handle was prepped and the resin applied, once dry I will sand and reapply as necessary to leave no visible cracks:
To be continued in 48 hrs when the resin has set!
Greg
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It was in perfect condition when handed over to RM - well wrapped in bubble plastic.
You're doing good work there. Greg!
You're doing good work there. Greg!