Thread: My hand made brush... no turning here!

Good for you. Mine had trouble with staining but in hindsight I probably didn't let the oil harden long enough before use.

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Good for you. Mine had trouble with staining but in hindsight I probably didn't let the oil harden long enough before use.

I should have added that I have put about 6 coats of oil on it with steel wool buffing after each was dry (over the course of a few days)

Yeah I shoulda known better. It takes a while to fully harden properly.

Yes, that is definately one beautiful brush! Good choice on the tung oil finish. Formby's Low Gloss tung oil is the finish I turn to for just about everything. If you sand in between coats with 600 sandpaper, it gives a very nice "soap bar" kinda feel... you can't really feel any texture, but it's not too slick, either. I've got a few revolver grips I did that way that feel VERY good. I may have to make my own brush one of these days.

I also happen to like my Forstner bits. Not only do they do a clean, flat-bottomed hole, but they overlap holes very well. They're excellent for drilling mortises. I slap a post or board against the fence on my drill press, do a series of overlapping holes, and clean up with a chisel afterwards. You've got an excellent example there of what can be done with a good woodshop and some creativity!

I'll add my applause. Very nice work, and a creative design that still looks organic and well-proportioned. I'll have to look into getting a few Forstner bits.

I also like tung oil very much as a finish.

Rich

I also like this brush handle, kudos for thinking out of the box. I really like how there are quite a few 'hobbyists' cranking out the some ole stuff on their pen lathes and trying to sell them. Here you are with a very different look, that actually is quite marketable, and you seem quite low key about it.

I would also like to see pics of the brush 'in hand' to see the various holding positions. The only suggestions I would make, if your looking to make variants, is to make indentations on the sides of the 'head of the handle' or in other words, where the 2 woods meet on the thick part of the handle.

Originally Posted by Ecosse

I would also like to see pics of the brush 'in hand' to see the various holding positions. The only suggestions I would make, if your looking to make variants, is to make indentations on the sides of the 'head of the handle' or in other words, where the 2 woods meet on the thick part of the handle.

I'll get some in hand pics.. I am also working on another unique design with indentations like you are talking about (plus another cool feature..more on that when it's done).

Originally Posted by Ecosse

I also like this brush handle, kudos for thinking out of the box. I really like how there are quite a few 'hobbyists' cranking out the some ole stuff on their pen lathes and trying to sell them. Here you are with a very different look, that actually is quite marketable, and you seem quite low key about it.

Thanks for your words, I think everybody has their niche and their sense of what looks good. It's all just fun and experimentation in the shop!

Wow! I know I'm a bit late, but WOW! That is a beautiful brush! WOW!!!

Wow that's amazing work. I never gave much thought to making my own brush, but I believe you might have opened my eyes!

I'm not much of a woodworker but my dad knows his way around the workshop. Reading how you made the brush will help. Might get him in on it and get a set made for the both of us. Perhaps they'll turn out to be family heirlooms.

Again, wonderful work! Can't wait to see the custom stand.

Totally original!! Very nice!