[Jim Kelso]

For those doing metalwork, I'm going to be ordering some of the Japanese migaki-bake(horsehair brushes).

You can see my spiel here

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[Ekrem]

Jim Kelso, on Nov 15 2005, 01:03 AM, said:

For those doing metalwork, I'm going to be ordering some of the Japanese migaki-bake(horsehair brushes).

You can see my spiel here
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Hi Jim,

That sounds interesting. Do you use that brush, before patination, after you pickle the pieces?

By the way, I've solved the problem with the "Adobe Reader". Thanks

Best Regards, dagistanli

[Jim Kelso]

Hi dagistanli, The brush is used just before the patination.

Glad to hear that the Adobe Reader has sorted out. Jim

[Tim Blades]

For those of us not in the USA but with access to a small and very hairy pony can I proffer the following.
Get a pair of sharp scissors and sneak round it's back end ,




Cut off an 8" length whilst bribing with a bit of hay. and make your escape.




Wash it and bind it with butchers string.



The white one underneath is a glass fibre brush I bought from Cooksons which is obviously based on the same principle (about $5) .

If any one else wants one it will be ready in about a year ,two years if you want thicker!

For those of you who worry we cut off the end of her tail or else it drags in the mud in the winter

Tim.

[Jim Kelso]

Nice Tim, it's on my list to try to make one someday. Think I'll pass on the knackers' yard. Also, not sure I like the look of that left rear hoof.
Check this out:Moscow Hide & Fur(horsetails)

[robert weinstock]

Hi Jim,Is it too late to order one for me? If not, please do so. I can send you the $25 now or whenever. Bob

[Jim Kelso]

No, not too late at all, or for any one else. I might actually wait until after the Holidays. Hold off for now sending the $

[Jim Kelso]

OK, I'm getting close to ordering these things, so let me know if you'd like one(or more).

[Jim Kelso]

I'm going to be ordering more of the migaki-bake. If you would like one, please let me know by PM or through my website.
You can see the basic use HERE

[Guardian]

Jim Kelso, on Nov 14 2005, 08:03 PM, said:

For those doing metalwork, I'm going to be ordering some of the Japanese migaki-bake(horsehair brushes).

You can see my spiel here

Just buy a whole salted hoirsetail -- black goes for about 10 to 20 bucks, the white is double, they are full tails and very long, you can probably get a bunch of the brushes out of one -- I wrap them with the waxed nylon, the wax holds them up nicely -- you can get all of that from Crazy Crow in Texas, an Indian Craft supplier, or Moscow Hide and Fur in Washington state ---- http://www.hideandfur.com/ ---- http://www.crazycrow.com/Merchant2/merchan...ode=555-100-000 --- buying a bundle of the cheap black hair for 2 bucks or the thick bunch for 15 is what I do -- the trick is to wrap it so it supports itself -- -- Ellen

[Patrick Hastings]

I was considering getting my own from Japan through contacts, but I use these so much and they are so expensive I decided to go ahead and make them. I think I can get the hair for free, but even buying it, the brushes can be less than a $1 a piece. It will be nice to control the brush size and stiffness regardless.
I will post pic my home made brushes of course
Thanks though to Jim for the public offer.
Patrick

[Jim Kelso]

Love to see a pic. Can you describe the process?
Thanks Patrick.

[Patrick Hastings]

Jim Kelso, on Feb 18 2008, 07:12 AM, said:

Love to see a pic. Can you describe the process?
Thanks Patrick.

I have not made any yet, but I will share my progress when I get some hair. I have some thoughts for process that might make it too easy
Patrick

[Janel]

Would human hair work? I have a few lengths of my own long hair from my various excursions into the long hair years of my younger years. I used to be able to sit on it, before cutting it off for a trip through the short hair years.

Janel

[Jim Kelso]

Hmmm.... I suspect not so well. The brushing action is quite vigorous. I guess the horse is somewhere between yours and boar bristles for stiffness.

Here is another link for horsehair mentioned by Dan Fronefield at the Bladesmiths' Forum:

M&M Horsehair I'll bet they can offer info as to relative stiffness, etc.

Sorry Patrick, I misunderstood.

[Janel]

I am glad that my hair is not that stiff!

[Jim Kelso]

Moose!! I'm goin' up t' hill!!

(thanks for the tip, Clive)

[Jim Kelso]

OK, last call either to order or bail. I'll contact those who have ordered in two days or so.