Sparky's first brush

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by oscar11, Jun 22, 2014.

  1. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    As some of you know we lost our fox terrier awhile back and ended up with a rescue dog. He's quite the character. Last night he turned his first brush handle. Not bad for a little guy with no thumbs. His finish work is a little weak but he'll work on it.
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  2. Bobcat

    Bobcat Well-Known Member

    Wow! Not too bad for a first attempt! :D
     
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  3. Bristle Me

    Bristle Me Insufficient

    Very nice job Sparky!
     
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  4. Luteplayers

    Luteplayers Well-Known Member

    Very Nice Sparky! I need to get a mini lathe. If a fella was looking at making brushes with 28-30 mm knots, what size stock does he need to start with? Where would he locate such blanks?
     
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  5. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    I wouldn't want to have a diameter less than a 1.5" and that will depend on your design. Wood isn't an issue, but for acrylics look for game call blanks and bottle stopper blanks. Penn State Industries has a decent supply of stuff and look for any place that sell wood turning supplies. Ebay even has a fair amount. You'll have figure out how to keep your tools sharp and some of the acrylics I use will eat up an edge quickly. I can usually get 2 to 3 handles before going back and having to sharpen them again. On wood, when your tools get dull you get grain tear out, a dull blade on acrylics will cause chipping. The acrylic above is a piece of cake compared to the clear stuff.
     
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  6. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    neat color,I like that one
     
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  7. macaronus

    macaronus Sir Nice-a-Lot

    Neat work, Sparky!
     
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  8. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Good job, Sparky!
     
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  9. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Sparky has a career in making brushes. Watch out dad!
     
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  10. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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    Man, his turning ability is better then mine can I borrow Sparky ??? is he available for hire :)

    I really like the slight little flair he did on the knot entrance.. :happy088:

    Let him know I would pay in any type of biscuits he likes :happy097::happy097:
     
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  11. HoosierTrooper

    HoosierTrooper Steve-less in Indiana

    Not bad, I'm sure he'll get better with a little practice.
     
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  12. Slipperyjoe

    Slipperyjoe Rusty Metal Tetanus

    Nice work Sparky! Good dog..:chores016:
     
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  13. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Hm....dog hair brush coming soon...? ;)
     
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  14. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    Would you mind training my dog? I can get him to come when it is dinner time and the occasional high five, but that is some impressive work by the little guy.
     
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  15. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Soon ol' Sparky will be chugging out brushes faster than you! :happy097::happy102::rofl:

    Great job, I really like the coloration on that one! :happy096:
     
  16. battle.munky

    battle.munky Has the menthol.munky on his back!

    Bot the dog and the handle are beautiful dude!
     
  17. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    Thanks everybody, just having a little fun with this post. He just might be a shop rat, he likes to hide his chew sticks in the shavings on the floor. Of course he doesn't chew any of the chew sticks he just hides them. He has them stashed all over the house. I'm pretty sure there's a good dose of Jack Russell "terrorist" in his bloodline somewhere.
     
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  18. Slipperyjoe

    Slipperyjoe Rusty Metal Tetanus

    Lol just as long as he doesn't suddenly go nuts and chew up his creation or hide it down the toilet..:eek:
     
  19. ILove2Shave

    ILove2Shave Member

    Great Job !! I think I may have my winter time project lined up ,,, wish I had time this summer to knock the dust off the lathe but have to much to do at the moment.
     
  20. boxerman

    boxerman Active Member

    Sparky is really cute. And the brush is very nice also. What size bit did you use to drill the hole in that handle? I'm looking to start turning my own handles and wondering what size to use to drill the blank.
     

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