That is a very kind offer. What you could do in a few seconds takes me about 10 minutes I estimate. This is the fifth one I have done, so my technique has improved. It is satisfying for me to be able to do all of this with my few tools.
Jim, Actually, I make the brush stands pictured in the past. This is my first venture in to brushes. Ed
Ed, I am feeling a little addlepated right now. Would you mind posting some pics of your stands? I do look forward to seeing your brushes.
Jim...here you go. The Romera_a made of Spaulted Maple. The wood is from my firewood pile at the back of the house. Talk about finding a diamond in the rough!! Real rustic to display the Romera Rustic Chubby Brush. The 3Semogues_1 is made of reclaimed Chestnut barn wood. The BarbearClassico is made of Walnut with a live edge (bark left on the edge of the wood). The BrushStandNew1 is made of Zebra wood highlighted with Imbuya on the top and bottom and a piece of Paduak through the middle. The Zebra is made of Zebra wood. Displays the Semogue SE nicely. I love making the stands. As you can see, I prefer the rustic look. I generally do minimal processing (i.e.sanding) and finish with Watco Danish Oil. Thanks for asking.......Ed
Ed, Those brush holders are awesome. I am not holding back here. I love every one. Now, you are inspiring me. You must have a planer. I've got to get me one of those. By the way... I am at it again, again... http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/im-at-it-again-again-jayaruh-6.44661/#post-824853
Jim, Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I have a planer as well as a full-up woodworking shop.....table saw, bench press drill, free-standing band saw, oscillating sander, so-forth-and-so-on. As background; at one time I did big time woodworking - computer tables, bookcases, entry tables, sofa tables, coffee/end tables, wall display racks, etc. However, after three back surgeries, I am no longer able to build the big stuff and do the heavy lifting. I am now in to making jewelry and trinket boxes out of nice hardwoods such as Maple, Oak, Walnut, Chestnut, Apple, etc. I did a craft show recently and my products were very popular. I did the first brush stand on a whim and liked it so much, built more. The problem is that I have only so many brushes so I can build only so many brush stands. Since I love woodworking, I decided to make some brush handles after seeing your threads. I am also in to making walking canes/trekking sticks using Alaskan Diamond Willow Wood (I'll post pics). I also am making some brush handles from the Diamond Willow. Needless to say, I love woodworking. To take a blank piece of wood and turn it in to a nice finished product gives me great pleasure. I got kind of wordy......... Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Your friend as as well as all of the folks on TSD. Ed
I decided to go different with the finish on this handle. I stained it with a dark walnut and then finished with polyurethane. I will lightly sand and do another coat of polyurethane to finish it off. Then, it will be set aside for its new knot, yet to be determined.
Here is a little dry fit action here. I scavenged this badger knot from the Chalula handle. I just wanted to get a feel. I haven't settled on a knot yet. See its brother here.
