Thread: My first custom made brush

Originally Posted by metalfab

Very nice. Like the grain in that wood. What did you use to finish it? And where do you buy the knots? I have a wood lathe and was thinking abou giving it a try.

Thx.
As for finish, first of all I sand it down with 120-240-500-1000 grit sandpaper. After that I did polish it with aluminia oxide and sealing with CCL Handle Oil. In the end I put 8 layers of Carnauba Wax.
The knot is TGN.

Originally Posted by sinnfein

looks great, every time i try to turn a handle the grain never ends up looking good like that, i dont know what im doing wrong.

-dan-

I really do not know what you are doing wrong if you do something wrong.
In my oppinion everything depends of the wood structure. I did not do anything special just put the blank in the lathe and turn the handle. After finishning it looks like that.

Originally Posted by sinnfein

looks great, every time i try to turn a handle the grain never ends up looking good like that, i dont know what im doing wrong.

-dan-

Dan,

If you wish to PM me I would be willing to analyze your turning and help you in any way I can. I am always willing to help a new turner, this offer is extended to anyone who wishes.

-G

Very nice work. I love how talented the members are here. Just beatiful.