Burl Handle for my 30mm Silvertip

[KCphotog]

Got bored last night and today and threw a chunk of some scrap burl into my stabilizer tank. I was more than half expecting this not to work since it was a very porous burl. I wanted to try a somewhat traditional shape this time. After sitting in the stabilizer tank overnight I pulled it out an threw it on the lathe. It of course had several spots that had to be filled, but I left a lot of the smaller holes in tact to keep the natural character of the wood in all its imperfections. A good coat of CA finish and some sanding/polishing up to 12,000 grit and I ended up with a glass smooth finish. I am overall VERY happy with the results, the colors blend extremely nicely with the 30mm Whipped Dog Silvertip I put in it!





A 24mm WD and 23mm Rudy Vey for comparison

[HARRYWALLY]

Very nice, almost looks like yellow cedar burl.

Should be moved to brush makers alcove.

[Ernie1980]

I love the way that brush turned out! The imperfections in the wood add to the character of the brush, nice job.

[KCphotog]

Very nice, almost looks like yellow cedar burl.

Should be moved to brush makers alcove.

Thanks! I must have missed that section but if a mod wants to move it to the correct place that's great.

I love the way that brush turned out! The imperfections in the wood add to the character of the brush, nice job.

Thanks!

[Raol]

Very nice work.

[robellison01]

That is outstanding!

[evnpar]

A beautiful brush and a job very well done.

[KCphotog]

Thanks guys! I've been meaning to grab a shot of my great grandfathers razor I restored, having the lights out and already taking shots of the brush proved perfect opportunity.

[mglindo]

Damn that came out lovely! I saw on YouTube where they used a drill press to make a brush handle. I don't have a lathe but I do have a drill press. Sort of! It's in Califronia and I'm in Texas. Anyway, that turned out real nice. Great job!


Mike

[Thug]

Great job on the handle.