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12-09-2014, 10:05 PM
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Thank you kindly. I do like them myself.
Thank you kindly. I do like them myself.
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12-09-2014, 08:57 PM
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Here is the larger one Total height: 101mm...
Here is the larger one
Total height: 101mm
Loft height: 52mm
Handle height: 49mm
Knot: 30mm+ bulb shape
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12-09-2014, 08:56 PM
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( text removed by staff) One was to be a Chubby 1...
( text removed by staff) One was to be a Chubby 1 caliber and the other Chubby 3. I have made the smaller brush using African Ironwood and the larger one using Resin Burl.
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12-05-2014, 07:56 PM
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Some time ago badger knots have started appearing...
Some time ago badger knots have started appearing featuring the "hooked" tips. When dry they feel kind of scratchy, but when wet they are much softer than normally tipped knots. Some people thought...
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12-05-2014, 03:17 PM
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I have just finished another Dymondwood handled...
I have just finished another Dymondwood handled brush. This one got a shiny CA treatment. The knot is TGN two band finest. After an initial washing the tips are starting to curl up into gel-tips.
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12-04-2014, 03:41 PM
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Another brush. This one is set in a handle made...
Another brush. This one is set in a handle made from Dakota Dymondwood. I decided to not make this one super-shiny. This one features Whipped Dog High Mountain badger knot. It appears to be very...
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12-04-2014, 03:16 PM
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I have created a large knotted brush with TGN...
I have created a large knotted brush with TGN finest and a resin handle in so-called Abyss pattern. Very cool looking material.
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11-22-2014, 09:36 PM
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I have created a new boar Brush. This one is made...
I have created a new boar Brush. This one is made with Omega Pro 48 knot and Ziricote wood turned on my lathe. I bought a brand new Omega 48 brush, extracted the knot and set it into my own wood...
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11-14-2014, 08:13 PM
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The third brush is a small travel brush. I've...
The third brush is a small travel brush. I've been a fan of Simpson Wee Scot for years now and have built a small travel brush with two band finest that I really enjoy and always travel with it and a...
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11-14-2014, 08:12 PM
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Second brush is in Burnt Butterscotch Pearl PR...
Second brush is in Burnt Butterscotch Pearl PR and is inspired by Ever-Ready vintage brushes. I really like those hourglass Ever-Ready brushes and feel they provide a very comfortable handle for a...
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11-14-2014, 08:11 PM
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I have completed three more brushes. First one...
I have completed three more brushes.
First one is in Deep Purple PR and sports an M7-type shape. This ended up being a large 30mm brush. It is really lovely to look at and hold. Nice and hefty.
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11-11-2014, 05:18 PM
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I have created two handles by special request and...
I have created two handles by special request and set one of them with a TGN HMW knot. Unfortunately I did not have a chance to take measurements of the brush and/or handles, but they are about 60mm...
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11-10-2014, 06:37 PM
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The third brush is in Royal Jacaranda with a TGN...
The third brush is in Royal Jacaranda with a TGN synthetic knot.
Brush Dimensions (approximate):
Total height: 110mm
Handle: 59mm
Loft: 51mm
Knot: 25mm
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11-10-2014, 06:36 PM
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Second one is in French Green Dymndowood and TGN...
Second one is in French Green Dymndowood and TGN two band finest fan shaped knot.
Brush Dimensions (approximate):
Total height: 109mm
Handle: 61mm
Loft: 48mm
Knot: 27mm Fan shape
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11-10-2014, 06:36 PM
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I have created three brushes in Dymondwood...
I have created three brushes in Dymondwood material.
First one is in Heritage Walnut Dymndwood and TGN two band Finest.
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10-29-2014, 02:05 PM
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That is awesome. I have not been brave enough to...
That is awesome. I have not been brave enough to try it, but will at some point.
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10-28-2014, 08:09 PM
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I also made a PR handled brush with a Mx type of...
I also made a PR handled brush with a Mx type of shape. The resin blank is called Abalone and is pretty amazing in real life. Pictures rarely capture the beauty of resins.
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10-28-2014, 03:18 PM
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I have completed a new brush in Key Hole shape...
I have completed a new brush in Key Hole shape made of Bolivian Rosewood. The knot is TGN two band finest and the finish on the handle is multiple coats of CA polished to a shine. This is my first...
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10-23-2014, 04:01 PM
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Thank you for that information. It did smell very...
Thank you for that information. It did smell very good, but to me it was more cedar-like than sandalwood, but now that I know, I will smell sandalwood :) It is very lovely wood to turn, look at and...
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10-22-2014, 02:39 PM
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I have completed a new brush. This one is made...
I have completed a new brush. This one is made with Tambootie wood that has a dark and light wood in it. It is absolutely stunning. The light side has a knot coming in from the dark side. It is...
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10-10-2014, 04:16 PM
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I created a brush made of buffalo horn and purple...
I created a brush made of buffalo horn and purple heart wood. Came out really well.
Approximate dimensions:
Total height: 105mm
Handle height: 58mm
Loft height: 47mm
Knot: 24mm
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10-07-2014, 02:22 PM
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I have created a brush in Bethlehem Olivewood...
I have created a brush in Bethlehem Olivewood handle and TGN two band badger. This brush came out really well. The wood is very beautiful. My first olivewood turning and I am absolutely in love with...
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09-25-2014, 05:18 PM
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I made another brush in a resin handle. I call...
I made another brush in a resin handle. I call this "Burnt Butterscotch Pearl". There is a lot going on in this material. Black, red, gold, pearl, all swirling together in a mesmerizing display. The...
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09-25-2014, 04:55 PM
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I have just completed a brush in Burmese...
I have just completed a brush in Burmese Blackwood and TGN two band finest badger. I really love this wood! It is super dense, making the handle very heavy. I used CA to create a glass-like finish of...
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09-19-2014, 08:20 PM
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WOW! Do you like using large brushes? I just used...
WOW! Do you like using large brushes? I just used the big one today and although it's a great brush, I prefer smaller ones. My hands are fairly small and I made this one for large hands. I think a...
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