Making a Maproom Brush

[Indiana Sam]

I was just wondering if anybody has has experience in making one of these brushes or if anybody had some pictures of it. It would really help me out as I am going to attempt to make one. Thanks.

-Sam

[Ragingblues]

I have one, as seen in this picture:




Ken

[themechanic]

Look here- that brush in the picture up top looks like one of PrettyBigGuy's first run of custom made brushes. He since had another run made with the correct shorter bristles.

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[Indiana Sam]

Thanks for the pics guys. Does anyone happen to know the specs of the brush by any chance, that would be a great help. Thanks

[themechanic]

It has 2 3/4" bristles. Until I get mine that's all I know. But based on the bristle length you can pretty much judge the rest of it.

[GCR]

Here are some pics of mine for reference. It's a PBG version 1





Specs:

The wooden handle is approx. 4 inches long, 1.5 inches high at the highest point of the semi-circle and the width of the wooden handle on the side is about 1 inch.

The bristles are about 3 3/8 inches long.

Hope this helps!

[Indiana Sam]

Thanks guys, this will really help me get a good start.

[Indiana Sam]

Just before my birthday I had the chance to see my grandpa, who does woodworking so I thought Id ask him to see if he could make me a brush, so I gave him all the specs and I have to say he did a really fine job. (again I apologize for the blurry pic, not everyones a photogropher I suppose, I really want you all to see this brush clearly so I'll have someone take a steady pic of it for me.)

[Indiana Sam]

Jun 11, 2008 18:05:32 GMT -5 Indiana Sam said:

I was just wondering if anybody has has experience in making one of these brushes or if anybody had some pictures of it. It would really help me out as I am going to attempt to make one. Thanks.

-Sam

[GCR]

Wow, that's one nice looking maproom brush, Sam! I'd say your Granddad did a fine job! Congrats!

[themechanic]

I just made my son one out of an Umpire's brush. It's about half the size of my screen accurate one which is perfect since he's just turning 7. He;ll love it.

Nice job by your grandpa. That looks nice.

[Indiana Sam]

For anyone who wants to see this is just a better pic of the brush my grandpa made me.