DIY Shave Brush

[Hyloworks]

So this is my first attempt at turning a shaving brush. A little bit about myself for reference. I am a custom woodworker on my days off from the fire department, so I do have experience woodworking and own many specialty tools and finishes. My passion is recreating timeless wooden handtools, however I also make just about whatever is commissioned. I have many custom woodwork projects in the books, but I am still very new to wood turning. I had some scraps of cherry lying around so I thought I would give the shave brush a shot. I am aware that cherry may not be the ideal wood for this project, but it is what I had on hand and it will work just fine for my first attempt.

 

[Hyloworks]

The finish for the handle is not complete yet. I still have a few more coats to do over the next few days. Drying times...

 

[Hyloworks]

Another practice run. Obviously unfinished.

 

[Hyloworks]

I will continue to update with new pictures and projects.

 

[Clay S]

Very nice looking handles!

There is a sub-forum of this forum where you'll see a lot of brushes being made.

 

[Hyloworks]

Very nice looking handles!

There is a sub-forum of this forum where you'll see a lot of brushes being made.

Thanks for the heads up. I will check it out.

 

[FarmerTan]

Thanks for the heads up. I will check it out.

Beautiful work!

 

[BigJ]

Great looking handles!!

 

[Hyloworks]

Very nice looking handles!

There is a sub-forum of this forum where you'll see a lot of brushes being made.

I have been digging for the sub-thread. Do you have a link, or the title?

 

[Clay S]

I have been digging for the sub-thread. Do you have a link, or the title?

Brush Making and Restorations

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[ackvil]

Nice work.

 

[Hyloworks]

Brush Making and Restorations

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Thanks.

 

[Hyloworks]

Brush Making and Restorations

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Hahaha. Of course I didn't see that. I should of had my wife look for it.

 

[ajkel64]

Nice handles, thanks for sharing.

 

[GoodOutcome]

Very nice, maybe an up and coming artisan?

 

[Hyloworks]

Very nice, maybe an up and coming artisan?

Thank you very much. Something to work towards.

 

[stone and strop]

I like the first one.
Cherry is a beautiful wood.

 

[dmshaver]

Nice work! I hope you keep us updated, & post more pictures, please.

 

[fx67]

Good looking Handle. What size knot is it? It looks quite large.

 

[Bobbychat]

So this is my first attempt at turning a shaving brush. A little bit about myself for reference. I am a custom woodworker on my days off from the fire department, so I do have experience woodworking and own many specialty tools and finishes. My passion is recreating timeless wooden handtools, however I also make just about whatever is commissioned. I have many custom woodwork projects in the books, but I am still very new to wood turning. I had some scraps of cherry lying around so I thought I would give the shave brush a shot. I am aware that cherry may not be the ideal wood for this project, but it is what I had on hand and it will work just fine for my first attempt. View attachment 955345

This looks beautiful ! Awesome work