Brushmakers Thread - Calling all Turners

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by jtspartan, Mar 4, 2019.

  1. brit

    brit in a box

    my address is..:D
     
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  2. GAW9576

    GAW9576 Well-Known Member

    Very cool. Is it Aluminum?
     
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  3. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

    Yes, I do most my work in Aluminum. All I have are tools for metal work. I'm the odd one in this thread for sure.
     
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  4. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Awesome work, Evan!
     
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  5. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Great work on those turnings, and on the adapter screws as well.
     
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  6. GAW9576

    GAW9576 Well-Known Member

    Odd isn't always bad. Those are beautiful brushes.
     
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  7. DS Thomson

    DS Thomson Member

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    Here is a new set that turned out OK....It's Wild Almond from Australia...One of the kids gave me a chunk of it ....
     
  8. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    :D Very cool!
     
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  9. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    Great shaped brush!

    :eatdrink047:
     
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  10. DS Thomson

    DS Thomson Member

    Hi Tim,

    I think this is a good and helpful post.
    I am curious, why d0 you go back to sand paper after the Micro-mesh ?

    Cheers

    Dave
     
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  11. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

    I'm playing around with resin. Obviously I'm just getting started and there are some very skilled craftsmen on here. I've wanted a Chubby 2 or 3 for a while. These are what I have so far. I will anodize the aluminum, probably in a light blue.

    The resin was mixed with sidewalk chalk that had been ground in a food processor (Yes I had permission. It's mine now. She doesn't want it back). For an expirement I expected to fail miserably, I think it turned out really nice. I'm just not sure its the brush I want use the 30mm Silvertip Badger knot in.

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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool..
     
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  13. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    WOW!! That is Grrrrreat!! Really like the bakelite look. I'm crazy for bakelite and butterscotch.

    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
     
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  14. It really all depends on the thickness of the CA and what depth was needed to provide an adequate coverage. If the finish doesn't allow Micro Mesh to smooth to my satisfaction, I just use some wet sanding to finalize it.
     
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  15. DS Thomson

    DS Thomson Member

    OK thanks....I have not used med or thick CA much...I have just been applying 20-25 coats of thin...
    I will give it a go.

    I have not been using sandpaper much either. Just Abra mesh, and 3M sheets.

    thanks again.
     
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  16. GAW9576

    GAW9576 Well-Known Member

    Thank you. They are fun little projects to work on.
     
  17. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

    This was a fun one. I used baby powder in this resin. At least it's opaque. It's somewhat marbled but you can't really see it in the photos.

    I have a lot to learn working with resin.

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    Last edited: Aug 31, 2020
  18. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome brush Evan .nice work..
     
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  19. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    Looks real sharp!

    :eatdrink013:
     
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  20. Impressive work. It amazes me what you can actually use in resin. Saw a few videos that used charcoal, mustard, ketchup, and some other weird items. If if has a color that will not dissolve, I guess it will work to some degree. I'll stick with Jacquards, Marbles, and other reputable powders. Resin is too expensive for me to experiment with....
     
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