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Just thought I would post a photo of these. They are custom order for SRD and thought they looked quite nice. The brown brush is a custom tint tiger maple, the other some very nicely figured birdseye maple. The birdseye is a little washed out from the daylight. The bowl is some figured Asian Satinwood. I just thought it looked good so I turned it to match. Knots are 28mm silvertip deeply set for a stiff but soft brush. They will fan out once they are used a few times and bloom.
Very nice! What are your thoughts on charity?
It is a good thing that everyone should practice. Which is why the monthly SRP give aways tend to have brushes in them.
Very very nice woodworking. I love the shapes of your handle turnings. What finish did you use on them and the bowl?
Very nice job! I really like the longer handles on my brushes. Last one of mine was a little short for my taste. I also think my next one will have a deep set knot as well. Have you thought of bringing the lip back in on your lather bowls, like the SRD? I think that will be in my next lather bowl.
Did you put grooves in the bowl?
I have turned them both ways, just a matter of what I feel like doing when I spin the wood.
I was talking about the direct kind. Your brushes. Give them to me. Now.
Great work, keep them coming.
Those are very nice. I would like to know if you used a polyurethane or furniture wax or what to finish them?
Yes, Dave, all of us amateurs need to know -- what do you put on the wood to get that fantastic finish? Personally, I have been using polyurethane, but it never looks quite as good as what you have there!
Beautiful!
The color on the wood is awesome!
Lu
Stunning work.
If it had a matching cover it would really be super perfect.
Great looking set! I like the two matching brush styles, but with different woods.
Hello, Cannonfodder:
Such impressive workmanship. You have put a master's touch on the brushes and the bowl. Good for you.
I am curious to know how well the wood bowl works for lather. Does it also retain heat? Thanks.
Regards,
Obie
Trade secrete. I use 2, sometimes 3 different finishes depending on the wood. The final coat is a marine finish made for boat decks so it is waterproof and durable. It also has a slight tacky feel, not sticky, but not slick. You do not want your brush slipping out of your hand.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffE
It will hold heat quite well. Lathers as good as anything else. Sometimes I will turn some rings in the bottom so there is more texture for the brush to bite into but I do not notice that much difference. I will fill my bowl with hot water, then shower. The wood will absorb the heat nicely. You would not want to put boiling water in it, but regular hot tap water is just fine. I have one or two but 99% of the time I just use a large heavy coffee mug.Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie