Solid brass handle for the old Gillette

[TroyTools]

Some say "just because" is not a reason.

I say it is!

Just because!

Made by me.
Unpolished and raw.
It's got some heft now!

 

[TobyC]

Not bad, but I would cut the bottom section off, even the original ball end handles are 1/4 inch too long IMO.

 

[Mark1966]

Some say "just because" is not a reason.

I say it is!

Just because!

Made by me.
Unpolished and raw.
It's got some heft now!

Not bad, but I would cut the bottom section off, even the original ball end handles are 1/4 inch too long IMO.

I presume that you could reproduce the old ball ends in solid brass @TroyTools ?

 

[TobyC]

Or the amazing solid brass Durham Duplex handle, which is the old school replacement for the ball end.

 

[TroyTools]

I presume that you could reproduce the old ball ends in solid brass @TroyTools ?

Quite possibly could get pretty close. (pretty close = quick. Exact = long time)
They look pretty finicky and would require some specific tool shapes ground for them. Not impossible, but not something I was willing to do in a moment of boredom on this one. Just wanted to make something,,,,,,,,,,,,, now. (childish need for instant gratification much!)

 

[TroyTools]

Or the amazing solid brass Durham Duplex handle, which is the old school replacement for the ball end.

That looks a bit easier to make than the ball end on Gillettes.