I got this piece of wood in a grab bag of exotic wood blanks and I don't know exactly what it is. The finish is just polyurethane. I forgot how many coats, but many. The knot is a 24mm "Ace" finest set at 50mm loft.
The latest off the lathe.
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I got this piece of wood in a grab bag of exotic wood blanks and I don't know exactly what it is. The finish is just polyurethane. I forgot how many coats, but many. The knot is a 24mm "Ace" finest set at 50mm loft.
Very nice. How long is the handle?
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Thanks. 75mm or about 3 inches.
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All the brushes I make for my own use have longer than normal handles. I have rheumatoid arthritis and my hands are pretty deformed, so I make it easier on myself by making the handles longer. Here are some others.....
Those all look great! I like a longer handle too.
Enjoyed seeing those! Nice work!
Very nice work.
I've had RA since about 92 (diagnosed then) so I feel you. I get very irritated every time I do stuff with my hands because I drop stuff a lot.
I've had RA since about 92 (diagnosed then) so I feel you. I get very irritated every time I do stuff with my hands because I drop stuff a lot.
Excellent craftsmanship-- I especially like the handles that appear to be cork. 
The wood from the grab bag is Cocobolo from Central America. Nice turnings.
Frank
Frank
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Excellent craftsmanship-- I especially like the handles that appear to be cork.
If you two Veterans will PM your address, I will send you a custom cork shaving brush as thanks for your service. It will take a about a week to get them done.
God bless you!
Ronnie
What a wonderful gesture, Ronnie! Thanks!
Wow, very nice work. I have big hands and I find that a fat-handled brush is difficult to work in a mug or small bowl so I've been on the lookout for a longer handled brush. The one in the last photo looks like an ideal shape. Do you have prices for items available?
I'm a big fan of wood with visible burls. My dad has a pen made from Hawaiian Koa wood and I'm jealous.
Great gesture Ronnie for the two folks above.
I'm a big fan of wood with visible burls. My dad has a pen made from Hawaiian Koa wood and I'm jealous.
Great gesture Ronnie for the two folks above.
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Awesome - what a beautiful gesture!
The brushes look outstanding! Really digging the longer handles, and the wood and craftsmanship are both beautiful.
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They are a synthetic rubberized burl cork made for custom fishing rod grips. They are dense, waterproof and pretty easy to work with.
Ronnie
Wow Ronnie, that's a great gesture. This forum has a lot of quality people in it!
