Does anyone know of a source of brushes/pads with 2 piece handles or even 2 piece handles on their own.  New or used.

Sandy, i'm sorry I missed your earlier post.

Sounds like a good idea to me! 

There hasn't been much available in the UK since Harry Millan stopped doing the Whisky/Split brush in the late 90's.

There is the 'compactor'  http://www.krogan-curling.com/compactor.htm  I brought a few in about 4 years ago but they didn't take off.  And then there is now the Performance brush with the retractable extender pole designed for those using the stick/cue and still fit enough to run after their stone and sweep!  http://www.drew.on.ca/index.html

Any Pictures available?  Is it wooden, metal, fiberglass? 

In answer to your question Sandy - yes very interested.
One in either two or three pieces so that it can fit in hand luggage for those weekend away bonspiels in Scotland or Europe would be great.

I had one made in Canada, a standard fibreglass handle split in two. It lasted 2 bonspiels before the handle started to splt - not even gaffer tape could save it.
I've been looking for suitable connectors beefy enough to withstand a lot of weight being put on them ever since but not found any to date.
I got as far as considering carbon fibre instead since it can be moulded, something akin to a perch rod  since those connections must take quite a lateral strain. However I've not gotten around to contacting a manufacturer to see whether they would be interested.
 

When Flying ~ HM Customs may not take kindly to such a handle. They're not keen on unauthorised liquids!

Sandy,

 :DI remember your saying when we were in Garmisch that you were thinking of making them, and, you have. I would be interested in one. Where did you actually find the metal fittings ? From what I have been told by several people, they are difficult to find unless they came from old brooms made long ago.

I am seriously interested too and have been looking for some time, just like McWomble I travel away to games and would love to pack my own brush.  As much as clubs lik eto help by finding brushes for visiting teams they do not offer the comfort of your very own brush?

Can you tell me hwat the weight is against a normal fibreglass or carbon broom please?  And as asked earlier, how do they stand up to weight being put upon them?

Weights and sizes for comparison are as follows:-

2 piece wooden shaft 115cms weighs 575 g

2 piece alloy shaft 125 cms weighs 575 g

3 piece alloy shaft 110cms long weighs 590 g

Normal Performance shaft 122 cms long weighs 385 g

The ones which I have made could probably be made slightly lighter if desired - I made them using alloy offcuts which were available to hand.

Any news on this Sandy, I am extremely interested?

Grap