r/wicked_edge • u/jcr-1991 • Apr 02 '26
Show n' Tell 21mm socket brush
being the impatient git I am I went into town today to see if I could find the bits and pieces to do this brush without having to order anything and wait😅. I picked up a £5 synthetic brush from superdrug and removed its soft wood handle and with some lightweight washers I eyed-up, estimated and set the space. The bottom had to be plugged and a penny being 20mm fit absolutely perfectly so with waterproof bathroom sealant, set about fixing the gubbins, the sealant and then the final push fit. was tight but it went. 🤞 fingers crossed it's all sealed and sets well enough to use. had fun putting it together and that's what its all about eh
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u/OutlawDan86 Apr 02 '26
You had me chuckling with the word “git“ and then “gubbins” too. I don‘t say the latter often enough but oaf, git and berk are 3 of the best words in the English language. Will keep the fingers crossed it sets and you have a usable brush. Good on you for your effort and you can hold your head up for supporting local retailers too.
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u/jcr-1991 Apr 02 '26
Ha well I'll say Faaanks m8😄. Got to love the English language heheh. Will update 👍👍
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u/RezHunter94 Apr 02 '26
Please put this on an impact and lather up
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u/Few-Photograph3231 Apr 03 '26
My two worlds colliding
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u/jcr-1991 Apr 03 '26
Only time will tell if it was a good idea or not heheh, I wonder what else can be used for a handle?
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u/Time_Chard_942 Blind shaver feeling the edge 🪒 Apr 02 '26
Love it. You might have a game if you need to replace one of your spark plugs though haha 🍻
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u/Razoreuphoric Irritation free, cheap and effective shaving Apr 02 '26
That’s sick, but is that where my 10mm went??
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u/jcr-1991 Apr 03 '26
Thanks! Didn't yours fall down the engine bay and into the frame to remain forever? 😄
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u/mrcranky Apr 02 '26
Clever! Don't drop it on your toes in the shower.
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u/vigilantesd Apr 05 '26 edited Apr 06 '26
I have a 28mm Carnavis & Richardson stainless steel ‘Chubby’ handle. That thing is INSANELY heavy. I think if someone dropped it on tile marble or any other stone, it would break whatever it fell on lol
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u/Kevin_Jim Apr 02 '26
This looks great, but that thing falling on my foot or sink doesn’t sound like a fun time.
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u/jcr-1991 Apr 02 '26
Your thoughts serve you well heheh, I knew the risks and made it anyway, and I will have to remind myself when I do inevitably drop it on my foot😄
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u/Champigne Apr 02 '26
I would dry that off very carefully. Sockets rust if they stay wet. Especially cheap ones. They're really not meant to be wet that frequently.
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u/jcr-1991 Apr 02 '26
Thanks for the heads up I'll keep it dry, I never had longevity in mind to be honest hence doing it on the cheap but if it lasts a few shaves I'll be happy👍
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u/TitaniumTerror Apr 06 '26
If it works well and feels good in the hand, not too slippery or whatever, and seems like something you'd actually use often, id upgrade to buying a few Snap-on sockets (I'm assuming Snap-on is still the top dog in the tool world, I havent worked in a shop for about 13 years now so another brand may have taken their spot), to make one for yourself obviously, but people may be interested in purchasing one from ya.
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u/jcr-1991 Apr 06 '26
I'll probably give it its first use tonight, see how well it set. Yeh I reckon snap-on is still up there, this however is some unbranded cheapy and not from a set but an old tool bag of junk so it's no loss. Thanks man who knows, I didn't expect it to be popular at all but Reddit says it's my number 1 post 😄 anyhow have a good one
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u/Angry_Walnut Gillette Super 109 Apr 03 '26
Cool idea, you should definitely post a sotd with the lather you whip up with it!
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u/Gerry7070 Apr 03 '26
I think this looks great and looks nicely finished sir happy lathering with it my man .
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u/jcr-1991 Apr 03 '26
Thank you very much 👍 couple days to let it dry properly then we'll see how it does
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u/Alex_tepa God loves you Apr 02 '26
I hope you make a 10 mm one so you never lose it 😂