2 New Brushes Finished

Today i finished 2 new brushes that i turned a while ago. Thay come out real nice IMO.
Both are knoted with 24mm Finest Badgers from TGN. and the wood is coated with superglue and then polished up with micromesh.


First is a brush i made with dark Curly Koa and imitation horn.
I went with a oldschool barber type of handle on this one.


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And this one is a 2 tone natural color Amboyna wood piece. The dark lines are something i pick up from watching Lewis. It's friction burning with a piece of wire thats done in the lathe.


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Wow, love them both, but the top one is fantastic!

Really nice! I really like the figuring in the wood.

Very nice work:)

Your brushes are very nice. Excellent work. :)

Looks great! Excellent work! Enjoy!

Koa is another wood I don't see a lot on brushes, but have always loved. Excellent job.

These are jaw-dropping gorgeous. :dropjaw: WANT!

Cheers.

Very nice.

These brushes are stunning! A master's work.

Both are beautifully done but the first really catches my eye.

Bob

I like curly Koa! Both look great, nice job:rock:

seriously nice Magnus. I really appreciate the machining and patience in finishing wood versus your standard plastics. beautiful pieces.

What a pleasure to look at. Great work, finishes are super.

They came out very well Magnus! I really like the color and pattern on both handles.

I'm not a woodworker or a brush collector, but piece like these keep drawing me to this forum just to stare at the amazing art. Just incredible!

Super nice! I like both.

Beautiful brushes, that Koa is mesmerizing. Keep it up ;-)

Great looking brushes, number 1 is a beauty! Ken

Really like the KOA wood one.
I think I would like the longer handle on a brush...

Beautiful work, stunning grains and flawless finishes. Well Done.
Adam

Nicely done sir!!

Ray

Thanks everyone i appreciate your comments and feedback very much! :chapeau

Those are awesome, especially that particular wood and finish on the top one!

I've really been enjoying the aluminum brush - it's amazing! You take some great photos, but I've got to say photos of that brush don't do it justice - it's even cooler in person. Do you use the same lathe to turn all of these?

Glad your enjoying your Aluminum brush mate. :)

and thanks for the nice words!

im doing all work in a metal lathe

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Those are awesome, especially that particular wood and finish on the top one!

I've really been enjoying the aluminum brush - it's amazing! You take some great photos, but I've got to say photos of that brush don't do it justice - it's even cooler in person. Do you use the same lathe to turn all of these?

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Nicely done sir!!

Ray

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Thank you. I didn't notice that you make brushes until now. That loggo of yours is awsome!. And i really like your barber styled brushes and the pottery you have started with!

MrMagus,
Good show on the brushes. They are quite handsome. I especially like the long handles and their ergonomic design. I bet they are a pleasure to lather with.

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MrMagus,
Good show on the brushes. They are quite handsome. I especially like the long handles and their ergonomic design. I bet they are a pleasure to lather with.

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Thanks Obie. yeah the reason i made them was cuz i got tierd getting lather on my hands :) i must say its become a standard for me with tall brushes.

Amazing work, love that koa! The craftsmen on this forum never cease to amaze me.

I'm envious of your wood! Wait.... I mean I can't wait to get my hands on some curly koa. That's a gorgeous brush.

Wow very nice brushes.:dropjaw:

Thanks guys. The koa is a super nice wood indeed. The grain is in 3d movement when you move it around. Koa is also fairly easy to work in so if you can source a good piece for a ok price its a win.

I got a question about how i bond the wood handle to the imitation horn knotholder. I figure i would post it here.

I pre drilled a hole abit smaler then the A4 woodscrew and countersink it. I then epoxy glued both the hole/screw and the surfaces betwin the two pieces. I did this because i have bad experiance with brushes that only has the two surfaces glued, it pretty much takes one hit against something solid and the glue will fail in the joint. Same with unstabilized wood/horn that can move around. Not saying it will happen to yours but this is my experience and if i can make something more solid, i try :)

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I got a question about how i bond the wood handle to the imitation horn knotholder. I figure i would post it here.

I pre drilled a hole abit smaler then the A4 woodscrew and countersink it. I then epoxy glued both the hole/screw and the surfaces betwin the two pieces. I did this because i have bad experiance with brushes that only has the two surfaces glued, it pretty much takes one hit against something solid and the glue will fail in the joint. Same with unstabilized wood/horn that can move around. Not saying it will happen to yours but this is my experiance and if i can make something more solid, i try :)

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I like that illustration. I think you've got the right idea from what I can tell. Pixel uses a dowel also. Seems like the screw should be plenty.

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I like that illustration. I think you've got the right idea from what I can tell. Pixel uses a dowel also. Seems like the screw should be plenty.

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Thanks. Yeah a dowel works good to. Plus side on a screw is that the threads narrows everything down.

Great Illustration Magnus,Heres another way I use If I am just using a band that has no bottom section, esp with non-ferrous metals such as copper or brass,I machine the handle, than press fit and epoxy the band in place before I bore the knothole.
I want the knot to be setting in the handle material if a metal cap is used,beautiful Brushes Magnus.
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Originally Posted by MrMagnus

I got a question about how i bond the wood handle to the imitation horn knotholder. I figure i would post it here.

I pre drilled a hole abit smaler then the A4 woodscrew and countersink it. I then epoxy glued both the hole/screw and the surfaces betwin the two pieces. I did this because i have bad experiance with brushes that only has the two surfaces glued, it pretty much takes one hit against something solid and the glue will fail in the joint. Same with unstabilized wood/horn that can move around. Not saying it will happen to yours but this is my experiance and if i can make something more solid, i try :)

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Thanks for the simple diagram and explanation. Will have to try making my own someday.
Beautiful workmanship by the way!

Mark

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Heres another way I use If I am just using a band that has no bottom section, esp with non-ferrous metals such as copper or brass,I machine the handle, than press fit and epoxy the band in place before I bore the knothole

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That seems like a great way to do it Pixel. ill haf to try it when im using some copper or brass for sure.

have some wood comming my way in a week or so. i might end up sending you another job if im having trouble comming up some good designs since im very limited on the tools. :P

Afzelia Xylay (1 7/8" x 1 7/8" x 4 7/8") & 2x BlackNWhite Ebony (1 5/8" x 1 5/8" x 6") :hmmm:

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