Thread: Lignum/Birds eye 24mm Gr.A

I've been working on spinning a few brushes recently and this is the first one done. It's a 24mm Grade A silvertip from The Golden Nib in real Lignum Vitae with a birds eye maple end cap. This was my first time turning Lignum and I have to say what a treat it was. Certainly wont be the last. Because of the super high oil content in the wood, the tools just glide across its surface like its constantly being lubricated.
The knot had a short loft to begin with so its been set at 52mm with epoxy. I finished it with a dark tinted paste wax which gives the maple a nice antique look. It was then buffed to a nice glossy glow. With its slightly longer handle, this will be a great bowl lathering brush.

Interesting contrast between the birds eye maple and lignum vitae. I really like the shape of the lignum part... really nice lines and proportion! I made my second brush out of lignum because I love the wood; however, mine doesn't look as good as yours but feels awesome sanded to 2000 grit and polished. Certainly well done for your first brush!

Originally Posted by K37

Interesting contrast between the birds eye maple and lignum vitae. I really like the shape of the lignum part... really nice lines and proportion! I made my second brush out of lignum because I love the wood; however, mine doesn't look as good as yours but feels awesome sanded to 2000 grit and polished. Certainly well done for your first brush!

Not my first brush, my first time using Lignum Vitae.
This ones sanded to 600 grit. Its amazing wood, it really doesn't need any finish on it. You can get a super high polish on it by just touching a cotton clothe on it while its spinning on the lathe. Water will never touch raw Lignum because of the oil content.

Fantastic work with some fantastic materials

Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

Not my first brush, my first time using Lignum Vitae.
This ones sanded to 600 grit. Its amazing wood, it really doesn't need any finish on it. You can get a super high polish on it by just touching a cotton clothe on it while its spinning on the lathe. Water will never touch raw Lignum because of the oil content.

Makes more sense now. Love the lignum and the shape again!

Great work. I really like that particular combination of woods.

Thats a great looking brush! The contrasting woods are really cool and the shape looks both pleasing to the eye and hand. Nicely done.