I finally had some time at the forge yesterday and thought I should make a start on some Xmas presents ideas for friends. For a first attempt I'm quite pleased with the results but I do have to adjust the twists so they match. P.s how do you guys attach the brushes as I have not started on the brush poker yet? (do you make your own or do you buy them?)

Thanks 

I like the idea you had for the handle there. For brushes the easiest thing is to buy a brush with a wood back and cut the handle off and shape the wood piece so it looks good.Then you split the bottom of your poker bar in two, you then open it up and flatten the split as much as possible so its like a capitol " T "shape. draw out the two tines into similar shapes and punch two holes which will be used for screws to affix the brush. now do your handle like normal and then attach the brush and your good to go. i hope that all made sense.