Thread: Lee Valley Badger Knot

Has anyone tried this knot yet?

The price is very reasonable and there's a Lee Valley tools 15 minutes away from me. My almost 40 year old badger brush (yes, I'm the original owner) is still quite serviceable, but I think I can treat myself to a new one soon

Lee Valley is a dangerous place. I always spend more than I thought I was going to.

No kidding Jack....I went in there yesterday for $5 worth of magnets and walked out $25 poorer.

I'm considering myself lucky it was only $25, but then again, I've trained myself to stay away from the carving knife and plane sections....those are truly dangerous to your wallet.

I've have no experience with such knot however from what I've seen around the site it would appear to be a typical generic knot, nothing special, just something that gets the job done.

Sounds like its right up my alley then

I think I'll pick one up and give it a try

Originally Posted by joebehar

No kidding Jack....I went in there yesterday for $5 worth of magnets and walked out $25 poorer.

I'm considering myself lucky it was only $25, but then again, I've trained myself to stay away from the carving knife and plane sections....those are truly dangerous to your wallet.

You could look at it that way....OR....

you could look at it as that you're not really $25 poorer, but a couple tools RICHER.

Maxi,

It wasn't even tools.

I got some screw top stacking containers, a nifty geometric template drawing thingie and some pencils....I just can't seem to resist that place.

Ahhhhh, I know. I love it in there...so much wood, so many tools, so many cool things I don't really know how to use....but seem to think I need.

And if you don't find a tool you need, then you can wander over and look at all the pretty cast-iron pulls. Just in case you want to redo your kitchen!

Hey Joebehar
I picked up one of those badger knots a while ago, i couldnt resist the price tag
i have yet to put a handle on it but i looks decent ... tulip shape i believe its called (rounded on top) about 3/4" base diameter i guess never seen water yet and blooms out to about 2" diameter ... stands 2 1/2" high ... seems to be reasonably stiff .... all black bristles .. i would describe it as maybe a "best badger" i cant wait to put a handle on it and giver a whirl!
Just my for what its worth to ya!
Regards,
Mike

When I go to Lee Valley, it's the one on King St., usually after work while I'm on the way to pick up SWMBO Jr. from daycare. I try to limit the time I spend as I have a deadline, but I often end up late for the pickup, which inevitably costs me even more. Lee Valley, I maintain, is a dangerous place for a man's wallet. But I love it.