Redwood Lace Burl Custom brush (smaller this time)

**Del1r1um** · 02-06-2010, 07:24 PM

Hey fellas, I just got a lathe for christmas and thought I'd test out my skills

(sure, I've used the lathe once or maybe twice in high school shop class

) on a shaving brush.

This time I went with a really nice Finest badger knot from the UK... I believe it's a 18 or 20mm. It's a smaller size than I usually do, but I seem to be moving toward smaller knots these days, the big face mops aren't doing as much for me

Anyway, I turned this from a piece of redwood lace burl I had sitting around, and finished it with shellac for a vapor barrier followed by 5-6 coats of tru-oil. Then I used some fancy polishing stuff I have for working on guitars and I am pretty happy with it.

So, please take a look and let me know what you think

Oh I forgot to say that I set the knot fairly deep in order to give the brush a bit more density to it, I am a big fan of doing this FWIW.

Cheers
Dave

**Muirtach** · 02-06-2010, 07:31 PM

Looks great Dave. I love the way redwood burl forms. So much dpeth to it.

**McWolf1969** · 02-06-2010, 08:40 PM

God i love Burl...well done! The design is unique and very attractive.

Thanks,

Mac

**ben.mid** · 02-06-2010, 08:46 PM

That really is a pretty little brush!

**ControlFreak1** · 02-06-2010, 08:56 PM

Gorgeous!

**InstaRAD** · 02-08-2010, 01:59 AM

Dave, that is really nice woodwork!

**jballs918** · 02-13-2010, 05:35 AM

what finish did you use on that

**superbleu** · 02-13-2010, 05:37 AM

Nice job Dave. Looks awesome!!

**drej16** · 02-13-2010, 05:38 AM

That is really sweet. I just love burls.

**onimaru55** · 02-13-2010, 05:44 AM

Very nice ! A base coat of Shellac often brings out the best in timber IMHO.
I like the smaller brushes too. A deep set 20mm is my choice

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