Thread: 30mm Cocobolo/Moose antler

Andrew bravo that is another beautiful brush. Thanks for sharing.

Man that's beautiful!

Absolutely beautiful work! nothing quite as satisfying as working with wood, bringing something hidden inside a block of wood out into the light!
Very inspiring! I gotta give it a try!

Don't usually spend much time at the brush forum, but glad I saw this. That is fantastic work! I really like how you made the hourglass with the grain positioning of the two pieces.

What grit do you use on the faces of the wood/antler that are being glued together? What adhesive did you use?

Originally Posted by JP5

Don't usually spend much time at the brush forum, but glad I saw this. That is fantastic work! I really like how you made the hourglass with the grain positioning of the two pieces.

What grit do you use on the faces of the wood/antler that are being glued together? What adhesive did you use?

Thanks Man! I generally use 120 or 80 on the faces being glued. Sand, wipe clean with methyl hydrate and adhere.

The glue I use for these types of glue ups is a 24hr. cold cure, specifically designed for oily/acidic wood called G2.

Beautiful work as always Andrew! I just got some cocobola in the other day, want to make some razor scales and try a brush handle ( you've inspired me!) tell me more about that hard wax oil finish , who makes it etc.
Thanks!
Stay Sharp!