Originally Posted by
Orville
In regard to the bolded above . . . I have a thick hiking staff that I have had for a number of years, perhaps 2" diameter (not perfectly round) the wood has a very interesting grain pattern. It is approximately 5' long, so surely more than a few brush handles could be turned from this. I would be willing to sacrifice it for all guests to have at least one handle each, if that is acceptable. It has been varnished previous, but I imagine that would only be a small problem. When I get web access back at home, I can post a couple pics to show what I mean.