Thread: Expensive sawdust, working out the lathe and turning brushes

Nice looking handles. Can't wait to see them finished with some silvertip in there.

Originally Posted by randydance062449

Guys who make split bamboo fly rods finish the rods with spar varnish. To avoid the varnish running while it dries they have it mounted in a "turner" that uses a rotisserie motor. That turns it very slowly.

Just an idea for you,

Just happen to have that exact same rig for the same reason. Dad use to build his own fly rods, still does now and then.

I have been thinking of stabilizing my own wood. It is little more than resin oil like tong oil, linseed oil, etc. The wood is submerged in the stabilizing compound and then held in a vacuum to allow the oils to fully penetrate the wood. Then you have to let it dry for quite some time. I may play with that as well.

Here's a closeup of a brush I did with CA.
My turning technique is a little different, I held the stock with a chuck at one side instead of between two centers.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...s_sept9103.jpg