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02-13-2009, 04:40 AM #1Comfortably Numb
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My hand made brush... no turning here!
Hey guys, I have been working on this brush for a while in the spare time I have and thought I'd put up some pics... not sure if this needs to be in the workshop, but oh well.
This knot is a silvertip 26mm I got from the golden nib
The handle I made by hand carving from a block I made by gluing a piece of claro walnut between two pieces of very nice quilted maple (the pictures do no justice to the figure in this wood). I sanded it all and coated it with tung oil...
I was going for a unique design that was ergonomical as well as good looking. I don't have a lathe, and frankly I wanted to try something with a different design. I am happy about how this one feels, the inside curve fits perfectly into my hand.
Please share your comments... I want to know what people think
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02-13-2009, 04:44 AM #2
Holy crap that's beautiful. Well done, indeed!
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02-13-2009, 04:46 AM #3Senior Member
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Very nice, That looks like it would be nice to hold and use. I really like the shape it is very organic.
It remnds me of something that Wendell Castle (art furniture) would make.
Charlie
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02-13-2009, 06:19 AM #4lost
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what did you use for glue? looks great!!!!!!
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02-13-2009, 09:06 AM #5Coticule researcher
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That looks fantastic.
I have one badger brush, and have not the least intention of buying another. It's already bad enough that I have more razors and hones than I need.
If I could be brought to break my moratorium on brushes, it would be by a handle such as yours.
It's beautiful!
Bart.
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02-13-2009, 09:52 AM #6Senior Member
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Nice job Del. It shows what one can do on his own bench.
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02-13-2009, 10:00 AM #7Large Member
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That really is nice. Inspirational infact. I think you've just made up my mind to make myself a brush!
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02-13-2009, 12:17 PM #8Senior Member
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It looks really good!
How is the knot? I am considering to buy one from there.
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02-13-2009, 12:28 PM #9Senior Member
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Very creative and well done. I really like the shape! Thanks for sharing.
“If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.” (A. Einstein)
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02-13-2009, 12:53 PM #10Comfortably Numb
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I used some polyeurethane wood glue (I like the stuff), but you could use regular wood glue if you wanted.
Originally Posted by Doc
The knots are good... I think you'll like them. Many SRP guys get their knots there and the general feel seems to be that the knots are great bang for the buck. Originally Posted by flyboy
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