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Thanks for all the compliments :D



I wasn't sure about the variability in knot size so I did make the handles so the holes for the knots can be adjusted to fit. I should hopefully be ok.

Finished the last brush!
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Now all that is left is ordering the knots :D
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Thanks!

I noticed today that it was getting to be time to sharpen my tools, it was a challenge to rough the purpleheart to shape. The gouges are shallow enough to be sanded out, but I...

Brush number 4 is now in progress!
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I'm not sure if I should do some more decorative work or just keep it simple.

Does anyone have thoughts on my question in the previous post about knots?

The wife of one of my groomsmen has a lot of allergies... Would it be a good idea to use a synthetic knot for his brush? Or is it a non-issue for knots?

For that matter, what are the pros and...

Haven't had a chance to put it on the lathe yet, but here is my build-up for brush number 4.

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Purpleheart with American Holly

(not sure why the picture posted sideways...)

I like that stand a lot! I'll probably try for a similar look :)

I was on a roll today at the lathe!! Not only did I finish the first brush handle, I made 2 more! Just one left to do!

First brush handle: Red Cedar, finished with EEE cream and beeswax
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Matching stands is a great idea!

I was planning on making each brush from a different wood, so if I do stands I'll make each set of matching wood.

I'm getting married in July, and decided that instead of cliche groomsmen gifts like flasks, I am going to make a shaving brush for each of them. Tonight I started working on the first one. It is...