Acrylic and wood handle

[Shmu]

So pretty!

 

[deruitem]

Alt ivory? and what wood is that? A burl of some sort?

eucalyptus burl

 

[shaverjoe]

eucalyptus burl

I enjoy using eucalyptus burl but it can be very labor intensive.

 

[Pkrankow]

Sounds fragrant! Looks a lot like maple. I know that figured maple depends on using very sharp tools or it tears, since there is no order to the grain.

Phil

 

[shaverjoe]

Sounds fragrant! Looks a lot like maple. I know that figured maple depends on using very sharp tools or it tears, since there is no order to the grain.

Phil

I have made 3 brushes using eucalyptus burl. All of the pieces I have used have large voids in them that I fill with epoxy and sand down as I turn the handle. Eucalyptus burl is very beautiful wood, but I have never found it to be very fragrant when turned. On the other hand, sassafras is fantastic when turned. I leave the shavings in my shop simply for the smell. Too bad it is carcinogenic.

 

[deruitem]

 

[shaverjoe]

Turned out nice! CA finish on the burl?

 

[deruitem]

Turned out nice! CA finish on the burl?

Well CA on the burl and I have no idea how my little girl got on there too!