Thread: My first brush build attempts,

Seriously,....X-rayed???
Send us a pic while you are there.

Originally Posted by Raol

Seriously,....X-rayed???
Send us a pic while you are there.

Yep, is a $3000. pce of of wood,most comes from Vietnam were they are dredged from rivers, most logs are hundreds of years old.
Alot are rotted in the centers,if rotted, the price is far less.Take it to a vet clinic in morgan hill that specilizes in horses, have it exrayed.
If I can swing the deal. seller may not allow an exray, thats common

Mike if you ever are going to buy some Amboyna burl, there's an exotic wood store in Burlington, and a little further from you, another in Cambridge. Don't order one from ebay! Its best if you have it in hand, so you can see any inclusions, cracks, stuff you don't want. Hand select a piece. You don't want to drop $30, $40 on a 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 2" piece and have it show up with cracks you couldn't see. I've been burned on burl blanks from ebay in the past and it sucks.

As for your lathe, you should def get it up and running! I spent 6 hours on mine today turning a bunch of cosmetic brushes for the ladies in my life. It's one thing that just clears my mind and gives me a sense of zen!!! It eases my soul!!!

Must be my feminine side speakin then cause those turned out gorgeous Andrew.
Love the shapes you chose, reminds me of a Cuban Oscuro cigar..mmmm.

wow, just beautiful. enjoy the shaves

Great work! lovely handles!