Brushmakers Thread - Calling all Turners

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

  1. SWR913

    SWR913 Active Member

    Sounds like a "Tool Time "episode, Al was working on a wood lathe and Tim backed up to close and it ripped off his shirt .
    I try not even to wear long sleeve shirts when I go for a spin.
    I have had steelwool ripped out of my hand before and that was shocking .
    No rings,Watches or Bling of any kind . Things happen to quickly .
     
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome.. enjoy the new toys..:)
     
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  3. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    It won't be quiet when you start posting your handles...and soap bowls...and custom shave stands...!
     
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  4. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Oh definitely not !
     
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    absolutely awesome sir, looking forward ...
     
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    i think so too, i foresee some fantastic brushes and shave bowls in your future..if i had a lathe...
     
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  7. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    There we go!! Coming together!!
     
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  8. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    If only my carbides would show up so i can get things underway. Patience is a virtue.
     
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  9. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    It is one I have little of...lol
     
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  10. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    I share the same sentiments. Getting better as time goes on .
     
  11. brit

    brit in a box

    me as well ,waiting for stuff in the mail is stressful..canada post teaches one patience..
     
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  12. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Very nice!
     
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  13. SWR913

    SWR913 Active Member

    Very Nice!
     
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  14. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    Awesome, Patrick! Fantastic bench. One suggestion- I'd bolt down the lathe by the bolt holes that are at the 4 corners of the lathe. It will help dramatically with vibration.
     
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  15. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    I'd leave them on for dampening vibration, but I don't have them on mine.
     
  16. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    I just finished turning my first brush handle and this is fun. I bet it has been 20 years since I have turned anything. I believe this is a scrap piece of western red cedar. I wanted something soft to start off with. The handle is a little thicker than I like but I'll get it honed in on future handles. I temporarily set a 24 mm knot to see what it looks like. Y'all take care and thanks for all of the encouragement. 20190415_190925.jpg 20190415_193706.jpg
     
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  17. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Nice classic shape! Vintage handles tend to smaller knots; 18-22mm. Guess you have to hold it to know if it feels too thick. The proportions look right.
     
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  18. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    The handle feels great in the hand but I would like the part around the knot to have a smaller outer diameter. Since this was a soft wood I made the diameter larger. When I turn some hard wood I'll decrease the diameter and slim the entire handle down a little. Thanks for the kind words.
     
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  19. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Danny @Hembree - Andrew @Linuxguile mentioned flutes ala R-400. I've thought about that. Just might have an idea. I can drop it here, or PM if you want it as a hush-hush trade secret. Let me know!
     
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool Danny..
     
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