Thread: handle material question

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

I have tried using an old drill/mill press as a lathe after seeing some videos of it. It didn't turn out so well. I plan on trying it again once I get a center point that will hold the piece of wood better. The one I tried didn't hold it at all and the wood just stopped spinning, but recently I bought an old lathe for $2.50 without a motor and since I have a motor that I can use I might just use that instead. I still want to see if I can use the drill, but that will probably come later.

You Bought an old lathe for $2.50?? can we see it

Just a thought, but a brush does not have to be round. You can take a block and file, sand or grind some nice hollow curves where the corners are. Play with the depths until it feels comfortable in the hand....

I'm thinking ......troll brush....haha

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

You Bought an old lathe for $2.50?? can we see it

It is currently in my brother's garage waiting for me to make a stand for it, but this is close to what it looks like. Except it only has two pulleys instead of four. It is an old craftsman. I got it from a neighbor of my uncle that paid $2.50 many, many years ago from from an elderly lady whose husband had died and it was sitting in his garage since. Needed a motor, but I have a 1/2 hp that I plan on using or to be honest my brother does that I am claiming. Came with a few extra banjos and no tool rest so had to make one. Nothing fancy, but for what I want to do with it I think it will work.

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

It is currently in my brother's garage waiting for me to make a stand for it, but this is close to what it looks like. Except it only has two pulleys instead of four. It is an old craftsman. I got it from a neighbor of my uncle that paid $2.50 many, many years ago from from an elderly lady whose husband had died and it was sitting in his garage since. Needed a motor, but I have a 1/2 hp that I plan on using or to be honest my brother does that I am claiming. Came with a few extra banjos and no tool rest so had to make one. Nothing fancy, but for what I want to do with it I think it will work.

Will serve you well,get her done and keep us posted.

Originally Posted by Adam G.

Just a thought, but a brush does not have to be round. You can take a block and file, sand or grind some nice hollow curves where the corners are. Play with the depths until it feels comfortable in the hand....

I'm going this route. Have a design laid out, just need to figure out how to do a few things before I get the materials.