I am moving my thread to this sub-forum. I didn't see this forum at the bottom of the page initially. It was started as "DIY shaving brush."
Ooh - I like the shape of that one.3rd attempt. 24mm synthetic from Maggard'sView attachment 959618
Not very thick. I would say there is around a 1/16 of an inch maybe 3/32". Basically as thin as I thought would be safe against the pressure of lathering. I tested the strength as I went. It is a really chubby handle though. For face lathering.Ooh - I like the shape of that one.
And the colours.
How thick is the (wall?) of the handle at the top?
I'd worry about it splitting just from wetting and drying cycles.Not very thick. I would say there is around a 1/16 of an inch maybe 3/32". Basically as thin as I thought would be safe against the pressure of lathering. I tested the strength as I went.
Agreed, but it was a test run with a left over scrap lamination from another project and the synthetic knot was only like 7 or 8 dollars I think. The other solution is to continue making brushes until the rotation is so large that the brush wouldn't ever get to suffer that fate. I do think a solid piece would work better in this shape for longevity.I'd worry about it splitting just from wetting and drying cycles.
I did also make sure to coat the entire inside of the mortise with epoxy.I'd worry about it splitting just from wetting and drying cycles.
I agree. That's what I love the most. Seeing everyone else's vision and personal touch.Nice work, I like how members are making different styles of brush handles.
I have been there. Since I a just starting out I have just been turning handles shapes that I already know I enjoy. I am a big fan of tall and fat handles. I have some ideas for future turnings.Nice work. And interesting handle shapes. Alot of times I start a brush with a particular shape in mind, and end up with something completely different when I'm done.
I have been there. Since I a just starting out I have just been turning handles shapes that I already know I enjoy. I am a big fan of tall and fat handles. I have some ideas for future turnings.