Bob `S` wrote in
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In message
, Pete &
Kathy writes
Has anyone turned a Shaving brush handle?

I'd like to find a supplier for the knots (or plugs) of Badger Hair to
glue into the turned handles.

I found one supplier but price seems high.

Thanks!

Pete


I would suggest using some other material, Badgers do not like giving
hair nowadays. We at least eat the meat of cattle before we use their
skin to make leather, we do not eat Badgers, well not in this country,
before using their hair. If you get some hair, make sure the cyanide
gas residue or damage done by Badger baiting is cleaned off first.
Bob `S`

First find a badger hole. Stake it out for a bit to determine if the badger
is still using it. If the badger is present, take a .222 or a .223 and
shoot the mfkr in the head, if you're not going to mount it, or two inches
behind the shoulder and about four or five inches below the back. Skin it
or stuff it. The pelt will provide the bristles for a whole group of
brushes. My people made necklaces and other ornaments from the claws in the
past (hopefully some still do). Send the meat to Bob S. It will be cyanide
free.
Hank