Thread: Burl Handle for my 30mm Silvertip

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

Very nice, almost looks like yellow cedar burl.

Should be moved to brush makers alcove.

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

Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

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.

Originally Posted by Ernie1980

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

Thanks!

Very nice work.

That is outstanding!

A beautiful brush and a job very well done.

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.

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

Great job on the handle.