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I can assure you, Bogeyman, it would be VERY expensive firewood. <grin>Yes, but does this wood burn worth a damn? What are the BTU's?
I won't be able to sleep now,...I've a feeling that this might rival "Game of Thrones",....(cough)Hello Gentleman and Ladies
I recently posted a thread looking for artisan brush makers in UK. As a result I made contact with user "Rowlers".
This is a picture history of the making of a very special brush. I will post pictures of the work-in-progress as I receive them.
About the project:
I am a Canadian, but I was born in Yorkshire back in 1943. Because Gillette did not make civilian razors during the war years, I cannot get a “birth year razorâ€. My goal now is to get a “birth year brushâ€.
I posted the thread here, and in another forum, seeking the names of artisan brush makers in the UK. I was already aware of Mr. Rod Neep of “Pens of the Forestâ€, but it seems he's not doing brushes right now. I spoke with two others: Mervyn Cadman of badgerandbowl.com, and Lee Rowlers (who's Dad makes brushes as a hobby). I have decided to go with Mr. Rowlers.
The brush I have in mind has certain criteria:
- First, it is to be “made-in-England†– as I was.
- Second, it should be made of wood that is native to the British Isles.
- Third, it will have two coins included. A “lucky sixpence†from my birth year (1943) tucked safely away under the knot, and a shiny Florin (also 1943) embedded at the base of the handle.
- (PS: For non-British readers, a Florin is worth 2 Shillings. The two coins together add up to “Two and sixâ€, a.k.a. a “Half Crownâ€)
- Fourth, it will have a “vintage barbershop†appearance.
To be continued …
I won't be able to sleep now,...I've a feeling that this might rival "Game of Thrones",....(cough)
Perfect!… We now return to our regular programming …
Rowlers' Dad has turned a couple of “dummy†versions using wood he had on hand. The purpose was to narrow down the design of the brush.
Here's the two to give you an idea what we're going for:
First draft:
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And here's the second (in spalted beechwood):
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Looking forward to seeing it.I just received word this morning that the Bog Oak that we ordered has just arrived. Pictures will be taken and posted; stay tuned ...
How much does a peice of bog oak like that cost? I would love something that old made into a brush handle, the age of it is mind blowing!Let's try that again. This time with the pictures (I hope):
… We now return to our continuing story …
The sixpence is now in hand:
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As is the Bog Oak:
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I've asked Rowlers for the dimensions, and I'll let you know when I hear back.
The knot has been ordered, from The Golden Nib.
It's a High Mountain White. Measurements: Base of knot is 26mm, the hair tuft above the plug is 29mm, loft is 67mm. We'll play with the final loft once we get it.
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