Solid brass handle for the old Gillette
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Not bad, but I would cut the bottom section off, even the original ball end handles are 1/4 inch too long IMO.
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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!
I presume that you could reproduce the old ball ends in solid brass @TroyTools ?
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Or the amazing solid brass Durham Duplex handle, which is the old school replacement for the ball end.
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!)
That looks a bit easier to make than the ball end on Gillettes.