A couple of weeks ago I cut out this pentagonal prism, and it was calling my name. So, yesterday, I answered the call. The first four pictures show what I did yesterday, and the last two rows show what I did today. I cut a groove for an o-ring.I cut the blank out with my table saw, and I cut the hole with the Dremel. The rest of the work I did with my pocket knife and sandpaper. I am not completely sure as to what this will look like when done because it is kind of evolving as I go.
You've got a way with wood. Do you do furniture? Your handles look better than going to an Ethan Allen store.
I am no professional, and my tools are limited, but I have attempted furniture over the years. http://jayaruh.blogspot.com/p/stuff-ive-built.html Does Ethan Allen have brush handles?
That was a single build at my home in South Cackalacky. I don't hang brushes anymore. I was converted over to the "hairs up" storage method.
No but I bet YOU could make some great brushes with their poster beds. Is this just a hobby or do you sell them? I've been looking at a couple old Ever Ready handles and I've been watching your work. I think you do some great stuff.
That is interesting. I have actually been eyeing some chair legs, and I can see some nice brush handles in some of them. This is just a hobby (Brush Fabrication Disorder). I haven't sold any, but I did do a trade with @david of central florida . In fact he should be receiving my #7 brush in the mail today.
Once again nice work. Looking forward to the finished product. BTW. I'm in the coatings industry. Do you use a solvent based poly or have you ever considered a waterborne product?
I use the solvent based poly. I have seen waterborne, but I am unsure of its durability, and frankly I haven't taken then time to research the topic. Any guidance?
Twice a year we have to take a class given by one of the techs from r&d. Last session we learned that solvent based finishes never stop evaporating the solvent. In architectural coatings this is what causes cracking and the finish to separate from the substrate. It causes the finish to dull and chalk. Waterborne acrylics do not do this and are very moisture resistant. Another benefit is you don't have to worry about getting rid of hazardous cleaning solvents when cleaning tools and brushes. They clean with water. His presentation was quite interesting and caught my attention. Next time he comes to town I'll ask about getting some kind of research papers he may have. He has a way with making things ready to understand and relay it to any who may be interested. I'll keep you posted.
We recently refinished the hardwood floor in our kitchen and used Varathan water based varnish and so far it has held up fantastic. It has been quite durable and easy to apply and cleanup. Not sure how it would hold up to a daily water soaking but have had awesome results with it.
