If you like backbone nd scritch have I got a brush for you

[GAW9576]

This thing has the more backbone and scritch than any other brush I've ever seen.

Just kidding of course, it's actually a custom Olive wood handle with tungsten oil finish. I made it for holding barbed needles used for needle felting. The white UHMW puck can be removed and the needs can be taken out to use anywhere from 1 to 12 needles.
The screw with the thumb ring is commonly used for attaching cameras to tripods and camera rigs.

 

[Big Jim]

Ouch!

 

[CigarSmoka]

For those that like a bloody good shave!

All kidding aside, the olivewood handle is beautiful.

 

[FarmerTan]

Well done!

 

[ajkel64]

Very interesting implement, thanks for sharing.

 

[Whilliam]

The perfect brush for hard-milled soaps and wire beards--plus interchangeable knots! Who could ask for more?

 

[GAW9576]

Thanks everyone. I made another last night.

Another use could be a travel brush, for self defense when you have to go to those really rough parts of town.

 

[Clay S]

You could make a multi-use handle out of it. Glue a knot onto the plastic disk.

 

[GAW9576]

You could make a multi-use handle out of it. Glue a knot onto the plastic disk.

I thought of making a brush with adjustable loft using a similar method, I'd have to use a different material for the puck, UHMW isn't easy to glue to from my understanding. I gave up on the idea since loft would rarely be adjusted once you find what loft you like. There where or are a few brushes sold that are adjustable.

 

[Joshua223]

Looks good. Thanks for sharing. Bet it would make a good meat tenderizer in a pinch.

 

[Clay S]

I thought of making a brush with adjustable loft using a similar method, I'd have to use a different material for the puck, UHMW isn't easy to glue to from my understanding. I gave up on the idea since loft would rarely be adjusted once you find what loft you like. There where or are a few brushes sold that are adjustable.

I was just giving an idea to show off the handle more.

For felting, shaving, bathing; It even can be used for dishes.

Olive wood makes great looking handles.

 

[GAW9576]

I was just giving an idea to show off the handle more.

For felting, shaving, bathing; It even can be used for dishes.

Olive wood makes great looking handles.

That would be interesting. I'd have to check the "knot hole" dimensions to see what size knot would fit. And if it would be a good depth for proper loft.