First try at a brush/lathe.

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06-19-2009, 02:20 AM
jbbushman

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First try at a brush/lathe.

I have worked with wood for a couple years now for a job but I had never used a lathe until sunday. Cocobolo/ 24mm UK knot, goldennib.
06-19-2009, 02:57 AM
Del1r1um

I think it looks good, what's the finish?
06-19-2009, 03:02 AM
VeeDubb65

Very nice work. I like the satin finish.

I haven't had a chance to use a lathe since high school wood shop, and that's was a long time ago. Always thought it would be great to have my own.
06-19-2009, 03:03 AM
Razorburne

looks pretty awesome....you will have to give an update once you've used it.

I like the idea of making my own brush with hair from goldennib...unfortunately, I have never worked with wood and do not have a lathe. Do you guys know of any alternatives to make or purchase a handle? If the hair is as good as it looks, these brushes beat spending $100+
06-19-2009, 03:25 AM
Del1r1um

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Originally Posted by Razorburne

looks pretty awesome....you will have to give an update once you've used it.

I like the idea of making my own brush with hair from goldennib...unfortunately, I have never worked with wood and do not have a lathe. Do you guys know of any alternatives to make or purchase a handle? If the hair is as good as it looks, these brushes beat spending $100+

I make mine without a lathe, and you could find anything cool looking to drill a hole in (or with a hole already) and epoxy in a badger knot.

here is a link to my wiki brush tutorial

Making a brush with no lathe - Straight Razor Place Wiki
06-19-2009, 03:33 AM
Razorburne

is the goldennib hair as luxurious as other high priced brushes?
06-19-2009, 03:35 AM
Del1r1um

many people here have used them, they are a great quality.. I'm not going to say which are better or worse, but the golden nibs are really a good value. You wouldn't be disappointed.
06-19-2009, 03:50 AM
VeeDubb65

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razorburne

is the goldennib hair as luxurious as other high priced brushes?

I can't actually compare to other high priced brushes, because I haven't used one, but I have used a knot from the golden nib to restore an old brush, and I can't really imagine that there's any room for improvement. Holds a bucket of water, but shakes out easily if there's too much, produces wonderful lather, very comfortable on the face. What else is there?
06-19-2009, 11:33 AM
dward

Very nice!! :rock:
06-19-2009, 01:55 PM
clrobert60

Very nice! :tu
06-19-2009, 02:01 PM
T-Ram

Very nice work!

I'll repeat a question asked earlier, what kind of finish? Cocobolo absolutely gave me fits trying to get a decent finish on it.
06-19-2009, 03:30 PM
jbbushman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Del1r1um

I think it looks good, what's the finish?

Mahoney walnut oil it CANNOT be beat.
Mahoney 16 oz. Walnut Oil Finish - 196911
06-19-2009, 03:43 PM
Del1r1um

Very nice, let me know how it does with the soap and hot water over time.
06-19-2009, 03:44 PM
jbbushman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Del1r1um

Very nice, let me know how it does with the soap and hot water over time.

Will do. (message too short)
06-23-2009, 04:00 AM
jbbushman

WOW!!

Just used the brush and the lather was out of this world!!!!