First brush

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03-09-2014, 03:59 AM
gkofsky

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First brush

I'm getting married in July, and decided that instead of cliche groomsmen gifts like flasks, I am going to make a shaving brush for each of them. Tonight I started working on the first one. It is made of eastern red cedar. Attachment 159054
It hasn't been sanded yet, and I'm thinking it may need to be shortened a bit.
I'm open to any thoughts or suggestions.

I'll add the other three brushes as I make them.

Thanks! :D
03-09-2014, 04:04 AM
pixelfixed

These are gifts,one offs from you, just let your mind flow:)
03-09-2014, 04:08 AM
10Pups

Great start. Your going to have to make matching stands ?
03-09-2014, 04:16 AM
walleyeman

Keep us updated!!
Looking good!!

Ray
03-09-2014, 04:23 AM
gkofsky

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Originally Posted by 10Pups

Great start. Your going to have to make matching stands ?

Matching stands is a great idea!

I was planning on making each brush from a different wood, so if I do stands I'll make each set of matching wood.
03-09-2014, 04:27 AM
Trimmy72

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Originally Posted by gkofsky

Matching stands is a great idea!

I was planning on making each brush from a different wood, so if I do stands I'll make each set of matching wood.

Check out Wood Craft - I bought some stands from them and was quite pleased with them - you can turn a matching center post, although now that I think about It, they hold a brush and a DE
probably would hold a Mach3 or fusion as well
03-09-2014, 04:29 AM
Chevhead

Nice job!
I am thinking that I would like a longer handle on my brush.
Maybe they would also?
03-09-2014, 04:47 AM
HARRYWALLY

That's a great idea and gift for your friends. I'm sure they'll love them!
03-21-2014, 02:15 AM
gkofsky

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I was on a roll today at the lathe!! Not only did I finish the first brush handle, I made 2 more! Just one left to do!

First brush handle: Red Cedar, finished with EEE cream and beeswax
Attachment 160428

Second handle: Yellowheart, finished with linseed oil and beeswax
Attachment 160429

Third handle: Black and White Ebony, finished with linseed oil and beeswax
Attachment 160430

All three brushes together for size comparison
Attachment 160431
03-21-2014, 03:42 PM
irish19

Very nice work! I am partial to the black and white ebony. Your groomsmen will love them.
03-21-2014, 03:56 PM
dexter90723

Damn good job there sir
03-21-2014, 04:19 PM
pixelfixed

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Stands in matching wood are fairley easy to make,be fine with D.Es or almost any razor.
Attachment 160483
03-22-2014, 03:11 AM
walleyeman

Great job!!

Ray
03-25-2014, 04:24 PM
gkofsky

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Stands in matching wood are fairley easy to make,be fine with D.Es or almost any razor.
Attachment 160483

I like that stand a lot! I'll probably try for a similar look :)
03-25-2014, 04:32 PM
gkofsky

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

Attachment 160878
Purpleheart with American Holly

(not sure why the picture posted sideways...)
03-27-2014, 04:20 AM
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?
03-27-2014, 08:23 PM
gkofsky

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Brush number 4 is now in progress!
Attachment 161060
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?
03-27-2014, 08:42 PM
JBPilot

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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.
03-27-2014, 08:48 PM
pixelfixed

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Originally Posted by gkofsky

Brush number 4 is now in progress!
Attachment 161060
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.
03-27-2014, 09:18 PM
Chevhead

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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?
03-27-2014, 10:21 PM
pixelfixed

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Originally Posted by Chevhead

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?

That may be true as some woods such as teak may seem easy to turn and machine but do to High silica content dull tools.
A sharp tool will cut a near perfect finish and not Gouge the wood as above.
Attachment 161065
03-28-2014, 12:45 AM
gkofsky

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBPilot

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

Thanks!

I noticed today that it was getting to be time to sharpen my tools, it was a challenge to rough the purpleheart to shape. The gouges are shallow enough to be sanded out, but I definitely need to get the grinder back out. :D
03-29-2014, 12:30 AM
gkofsky

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Finished the last brush!
Attachment 161150

Now all that is left is ordering the knots :D
Attachment 161151
03-29-2014, 12:40 AM
pixelfixed

They look very nice,but heres a tip I learned the hard way a long time ago,Knots are hand made,they can Vary in size (sometimes alot)
With my handles I fit ea,Knot to the handle,sometimes the size diff is substantial.
Will not make a handle without having the knot in hand
03-29-2014, 02:30 AM
10Pups

You have some vastly different sizes there too. They sure look nice. Hope the knots go in well.
03-29-2014, 12:59 PM
HARRYWALLY

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

They look very nice,but heres a tip I learned the hard way a long time ago,Knots are hand made,they can Vary in size (sometimes alot)
With my handles I fit ea,Knot to the handle,sometimes the size diff is substantial.
Will not make a handle without having the knot in hand

Ditto.........
03-29-2014, 10:56 PM
gkofsky

Thanks for all the compliments :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

They look very nice,but heres a tip I learned the hard way a long time ago,Knots are hand made,they can Vary in size (sometimes alot)
With my handles I fit ea,Knot to the handle,sometimes the size diff is substantial.
Will not make a handle without having the knot in hand

I wasn't sure about the variability in knot size so I did make the handles so the holes for the knots can be adjusted to fit. I should hopefully be ok.

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