So I have been asked several time about wooden handles and water .
I started turning wood handles around 2 years ago and have experimenting
with different finishes since .
I have tried to find what works best for appearance and protection from moisture
for Me . I have a few Brushes that I turned 2 years ago and are still holding up well.
What I have been doing as of late is using a combination of CA glue and Spray Lacquer
starting with several coats of CA and then a few coats of the spray Lacquer and then a few more coats of CA. after I am satisfied with that process I use different polishing compounds
and for the final finish I use Mothers Car Wax .
This is giving me a very nice gloss finish and protection from water.
As you might have guessed I have wayyyyy to many Brushes , But what I do EVERYTIME
I use one I make sure that I Rinse and dry the knots out with a towel and wipe down the whole brush handle dry and then let it air dry until the next day.
This seems to work for Me . I also do the same cleaning and drying with My razors every shave as well. Hope this answers a few of your questions
I started turning wood handles around 2 years ago and have experimenting
with different finishes since .
I have tried to find what works best for appearance and protection from moisture
for Me . I have a few Brushes that I turned 2 years ago and are still holding up well.
What I have been doing as of late is using a combination of CA glue and Spray Lacquer
starting with several coats of CA and then a few coats of the spray Lacquer and then a few more coats of CA. after I am satisfied with that process I use different polishing compounds
and for the final finish I use Mothers Car Wax .
This is giving me a very nice gloss finish and protection from water.
As you might have guessed I have wayyyyy to many Brushes , But what I do EVERYTIME
I use one I make sure that I Rinse and dry the knots out with a towel and wipe down the whole brush handle dry and then let it air dry until the next day.
This seems to work for Me . I also do the same cleaning and drying with My razors every shave as well. Hope this answers a few of your questions