Thread: First brush

Originally Posted by prodigy

Well my second brush attempt failed miserably. I had it all done and started sanding. There was a really small line I couldn't get out so I decided to use my scraper to see if I could smooth it out. Instant catch. Good thing this ebony is on sale.

Been there and done by that! Ebony/ blackwood is really easy to split or crack. I never found a cure except extra care. I made tampers and some fancy woodwork for the espresso crowd.
Enjoy the trip, you will find your way as you go!
~Richard

Originally Posted by Geezer

Been there and done by that! Ebony/ blackwood is really easy to split or crack. I never found a cure except extra care. I made tampers and some fancy woodwork for the espresso crowd.
Enjoy the trip, you will find your way as you go!
~Richard

Yea, good to know I'm not the only one. I was so angry I could have launched my lathe across the yard... I'm cooled off now, but going to hold off for a few days before I try again.

DOH!

You are not alone

I think you and I may have been cussing out the lathe at the same time today hahaa
Made this today

I had a feeling it wasn't going to work out.