I've had the urge for a larger knotted brush for a while, something in the Chubby 2 size class and finally decided to make one. I was in Denver about a month ago and picked up a few pieces of exotic wood with shaving brush handles in mind. Despite dust collectors and masks exotic hardwood dust drive me crazy. Here's the pre bloom pic of the brush.
Simply a stunning work of art. The wood is incredibly unique. What kind of wood is it @oscar11 ? Semper Fidelis- Ooh Rah
Dalmata Wood- Regardless of whether you call it Cynometra or Swartzia, the wood sold to me as Dalmata originated in South America. It grows in and is harvested from the following countries: Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. For more information: https://www.woodturningpens.com/1373-2/