Thread: First brush

Damn good job there sir

Stands in matching wood are fairley easy to make,be fine with D.Es or almost any razor.

Great job!!

Ray

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Stands in matching wood are fairley easy to make,be fine with D.Es or almost any razor.

I like that stand a lot! I'll probably try for a similar look

Haven't had a chance to put it on the lathe yet, but here is my build-up for brush number 4.


Purpleheart with American Holly

(not sure why the picture posted sideways...)

The wife of one of my groomsmen has a lot of allergies... Would it be a good idea to use a synthetic knot for his brush? Or is it a non-issue for knots?

For that matter, what are the pros and con's of badger over synthetic?

Brush number 4 is now in progress!

I'm not sure if I should do some more decorative work or just keep it simple.

Does anyone have thoughts on my question in the previous post about knots?

Originally Posted by gkofsky

The wife of one of my groomsmen has a lot of allergies... Would it be a good idea to use a synthetic knot for his brush? Or is it a non-issue for knots?

For that matter, what are the pros and con's of badger over synthetic?

My girlfriend has some rough allergies, my AoS pure badger doesn't bother her at all.

Originally Posted by gkofsky

Brush number 4 is now in progress!

I'm not sure if I should do some more decorative work or just keep it simple.

Does anyone have thoughts on my question in the previous post about knots?

No Clue about Knots and allergies,But I can tell you your tools need to be sharper.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

No Clue about Knots and allergies,But I can tell you your tools need to be sharper.

I have been reading up a bit on turning and I guess Purpleheart will dull your tools QUICKLY!
Might need to sharpen them multiple times for one turning?