CLOSED Wanted: Boar Bristles/hair

[DiMarco_Mercantile]

Hello,
I’m looking for some boar bristles/ hair to make a few pan brushes. I’d like to offer a river cane powder measure or two of your chosen size in exchange. Thanks.

 

[Kansas Jake]

No pigs here but a secondary suggestion. You may be able to find an old shaving brush at a thrift shop or antique store for a couple of bucks. Those are usually either boar or badger.

 

[andy52]

Would horse hair work?

 

[DiMarco_Mercantile]

Would horse hair work?

I’ve actually got a bunch of horse hair, I’m looking for something a little more abrasive.

 

[appalichian hunter]

Go to your local hardware store and look at the better paint brushes, be sure to read the label and you will find what you're looking for.

 

[jefair1]

Check with Woodcraft stores. They sell bristles for for making shaving brushes

 

[user 31232]

I’ve actually got a bunch of horse hair, I’m looking for something a little more abrasive.

Kind of like an ex wife?

 

[user 49399]

If this helps, our local Ace hardware sells Purdy black bristle paint brushes made from 100% natural hog hair.

 

[DiMarco_Mercantile]

Thank you all for the suggestions, I’ll take a look at the hardware store next time I’m in town

 

[David Veale]

I’ve actually got a bunch of horse hair, I’m looking for something a little more abrasive.

I've made two brushes with horse hair. Trimmed to about 3/4", I find it about perfect for a breech brush, with plenty of abrasive action, and no deformation of the bristles. Use tail hair though - mane hair would be thinner and less durable.

 

[TransYank]

Hello Son lives in GA. and kills a lot of hogs. I'm heading down there in a few weeks to muzzleloader hunt for them. PM your needs to me..Trans Yank

 

[Mad L]

Hello,
I’m looking for some boar bristles/ hair to make a few pan brushes. I’d like to offer a river cane powder measure or two of your chosen size in exchange. Thanks.

Sounds like TransYank might have you covered, but another alternative could be Moose Hair. I picked up a 4x4" patch from a Fly Fishing supply shop online, the hair cut down to about 1.5" is pretty stiff and the brush I made has lasted several years now. Folded over and not trimmed down it makes nice 'hair drops' too.

 

[DiMarco_Mercantile]

Thanks guys

 

[rkg1]

Go to harbor freight and buy their chip brushes. They are hog bristles. Cut off the tin shield and the bristles are long enough to make pan brushes. I made a dozen last winter using 32-20 cases shortened a bit. I epoxied the bristles in the case and soldered a wire with a loop bent on it to hook a chain with a brush on one and a vent pick on the other. The 32-20 cases I put in the lathe and turned off the rim and drilled out the primer hole for the wire to go through. I also flattened the wire end a bit so it won't pull through the enlarged primer hole.