Jayaruh #312

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by Jayaruh, Aug 16, 2018.

  1. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    I began this brush handle a while back.The top is an odd piece of the walnut rifle stock I had left over. I glued it onto a piece of locust wood (first picture.) Then I put it on the lathe and did some turning. I was somewhat restricted by the odd shape of the walnut. I got it down to the shape in the second picture.

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    This is the initial glue up.

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    This is the shape after initial turning.

    I was dissatisfied with the shape after the initial turning, so I set it aside. Today, I got it out and worked on it. In the first picture below you see the results of the first shaping. I used my little drum sander to shape it and then went to my dremmel for detail. I also made a hole for my 22mm synthetic horse knot. Now, I am getting happier.

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    After initial shaping with drum sander.

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    After I got the shape the way I liked it, I sealed and stained the top with dark walnut stain/sealer.

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    Then I used golden pecan stain/sealer for the bottom of the handle. Here are glamour shots.

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    The last thing I did today was to give it its number.

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  2. Briscoe

    Briscoe Well-Known Member

    Someone is getting a great shaving brush! Well done Jim !

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  3. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Looks good Jim.
     
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  4. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Thank you, sir.
    Thanks, Jim.
     
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  5. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Jim, it's a beauty! Very classy! :happy088:
     
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  6. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    Looks great after you stained it!
     
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  7. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Thank you both.
    Here it is after two coats of polycrylic. The knot is dry fitted. Next step is to set the knot.

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  8. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Very nice!
     
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  9. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    Very nice "slimline" brush!
     
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  10. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Thank you. It has a nice feel in the hand.
     
  11. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Looks good Jim!
     

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