New Brush Handle Project

This is interesting. It is now in Grapevine, TX, just 4.7 miles from Coppell, TX, and it only took a day to get there.

 

It looks like it is going to make it here today. Now, I am getting excited again.

 

Mine is supposed to be here tomorrow

 

I think it was you that said, "Waiting for the knots is the hardest thing."

 

It has arrived.

 

After a little Dremil action, the dry fit...

 

Looks great Jim

 

TA-DAAA!!! Here it is with the WD High Mountain Badger knot all glued in. I will let it set until tomorrow when I will do a test lather.

 

Thanks. The wait is over.

 

Looks great! Well done.

 

Very nice. DIY is the way to go. No lathe makes it all the more special.

 

The brush turned out great.

 

Nice contrast to that handle!

 

Thanks all. I put together this montage of the process.

1. The blank is cut out of the limb segment in an octagon shape.
2. The corners of the octagon are rounded off to make a cylinder.
3. Four grooves are routed in the blank, and one end is tapered.
4. The blank is divided into two sections with the router.
5. The two halves are separated with the band saw.
6. The first of the two halves takes shape and the hole is made the size of a nickel.
7. After smoothing and sanding, the first coat of polyurethane is applied and hung to dry.
8. The hole is made 15 mm deep and a second coat of polyurethane is applied.
9. The knot is ordered from Whipped Dog.
10. The High Mountain Badger knot arrives from Whipped Dog.
11. A little Dremil action and the dry fitting is complete.
12 - 14. After the dry fitting, the knot is epoxied in and set aside to cure.
15. Post bloom.

 

Well done Jim!

 

Holy crap that's awesome. I love the rugged look of it.

 

Here is the brush pre and post bloom. I am looking forward to using it in rotation during April, my Adjustable Month.

 

Thanks for this. Good post!