hand turned zebra wood brush

[rodd]

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Just glued my new brush, thought I would share it. There are some things I will do differently the next time, but I am happy with it, and it is a nice upgrade from my current setup.

[IsaacRN]

Now that looks like it has a comfortable grip

[mastermute]

Nice brush!

Did you repair an old brush, or is this "from scratch"?

[Queen of Blades]

Nice work! :happy096

[rodd]

Thanks! I got the knot from www.thegoldennib.com and turned the handle from a block of wood. I wanted something that fit my hand, so it fits my hand perfectly. I will post a picture in hand when I post my post bloom pic.
edit: just realized I did not explain the two handles. I was not sure if I wanted a thick handle or a narrow one, the narrow one just looked better with the 20 mm knot.

[Cutthroat_trout]

Very nice - I want one ?

[Bronco]

Nice job! Let us know how it works out.
What type of glue do you use to set the knot?

[Queen of Blades]

I want one ?

:happy097

Do you need us to tell you whether you want one or not?

:happy097

[Cutthroat_trout]

:happy097

Do you need us to tell you whether you want one or not?

:happy097

What's your point ?

[Queen of Blades]

What's your point ?

I don't have a point. I sold out of points about a week ago. :D

[Cutthroat_trout]

I don't have a point. I sold out of points about a week ago. :D

;) you can do better than that. I thought you may have been referencing my AD

[Queen of Blades]

;) you can do better than that. I thought you may have been referencing my AD

AD? You have an AD???? :eek:

Quarantine!!

:D

[Reformation Student]

Thanks! I got the knot from www.thegoldennib.com and turned the handle from a block of wood. I wanted something that fit my hand, so it fits my hand perfectly. I will post a picture in hand when I post my post bloom pic.
edit: just realized I did not explain the two handles. I was not sure if I wanted a thick handle or a narrow one, the narrow one just looked better with the 20 mm knot.

Oh no. Another fountain pen site :eek:

Must resist...must...resist...

[SSLSTudio...]

:happy097

Do you need us to tell you whether you want one or not?

:happy097

hilarious.... :happy102

[rodd]

If you already have the wood and tools the price is good, so you want one. :) I will put up some post bloom pics soon. It is still curing. I used Marine grade epoxy. Should be comfortable in the water. I sealed the handle with 8 coats of polyurethane.

[Cutthroat_trout]

Looks like a nice little project I just don't do wood work.

[Cutthroat_trout]

:happy097

Do you need us to tell you whether you want one or not?

:happy097

Queen used to be so nice ? ;)

[Queen of Blades]

Queen used to be so nice ? ;)

When? :confused: That's a dirty lie!! :happy097

Are your other punctuation keys broken? :p

[Cutthroat_trout]

When? :rolleyes: That's a dirty lie!! :happy097

Are your other punctuation keys broken? :p

Geez Queen - My keys are still warm !

[Queen of Blades]

Geez Queen - My keys are still warm !

Is that good or bad? :confused:

Glad to see you got the punctuation problem fixed. ;)

Might be custom title time..............

[Cutthroat_trout]

Is that good or bad? :confused:

Good - You are a good woman - Whoever has your heart is a lucky man !

[Queen of Blades]

Good - You are a good woman - Whoever has your heart is a lucky man !

Well......that's one way to shut me up. :ashamed001

:thanks

[Cutthroat_trout]

How do you like the Angel ?

[Queen of Blades]

How do you like the Angel ?

I think I'm suppose to be asking you that. :p

Haven't made any for myself yet. I'm lazy.

Now, back to your regularly scheduled program.........

Hand Turned Zebra Wood Brush

[Cutthroat_trout]

I think I'm suppose to be asking you that. :p

Haven't made any for myself yet. I'm lazy.

Now, back to your regularly scheduled program.........

Hand Turned Zebra Wood Brush

It is perfect ! and for Zebra wood I am working on getting one for myself - thank you !!

[Queen of Blades]

It is perfect ! and for Zebra wood I am working on getting one for myself - thank you !!

I'm glad to hear that, on both accounts! :happy088

I was a bit worried about the Angel, as I couldn't recall what the perfume smelled like. The FO I bought reminded me of the Mayan Gold FO I have, but my nose isn't very refined at all.

You'll have to order a Mayan Gold to compare the 2 scents for me. :D

[Cutthroat_trout]

I'm glad to hear that, on both accounts! :happy088

I was a bit worried about the Angel, as I couldn't recall what the perfume smelled like. The FO I bought reminded me of the Mayan Gold FO I have, but my nose isn't very refined at all.

You'll have to order a Mayan Gold to compare the 2 scents for me. :D

I told an old friend (who wears Angel for spite around me) what you did for me. It is truely a lovely scent - again - thank you I will try the Mayan Gold but you nailed the Angel !

[rodd]

If you are interested in another wood besides zebra I can see what I can come up with. So, what is this angel you speak of?

[Cutthroat_trout]

:ashamed001 Its sort of a female scent I learned from someone very very dear to me and to shave with it is most enjoyable. OK - enough said - What other wood is avail ?

[rodd]

I have a lot of oak and walnut, and I will check what my dad left this weekend. I just really like the grain contrast of the zebra, but if you have something in mind just let me know.

[Cutthroat_trout]

I like the zebra so stay with that I am not a wood person but I know what I like

[rodd]

I added some post bloom pics. Like my other pics, click for a big version. Wow, I love this brush! Unfortunately it smells like wet dog right now... I guess I need to do a few more lathers. :)
and yes, I am aware that I have the worst case of hitch-hikers thumb ever.

[rodd]

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1415&d=1207092394


Turned a couple more, one for myself, zebra in best, and a oak in silvertip for a friend. Both of mine are post bloom. Also turned and mailed one to a member here, but I will leave that for him to post pictures of if he wants to.

[PalmettoB]

Nice! That oak has such a nice honey grain to it. You say walnut? I love black walnut!

[rodd]

Nice! That oak has such a nice honey grain to it. You say walnut? I love black walnut!

My dad tore down a 130 year old barn about a decade ago. I tried my best to help, but as a 130 lb teenager I was not a lot of help. He has since passed away, but the oak is from that, so it is old growth Oak that was probably harvested 150 years ago. Really neat wood. With a stain or regular poly it looks different, but I think the "clear" (does add some honey tint) epoxy looks nice, adds a lot of shine, as well as protection.

I could turn you something in walnut if you are interested. Just let me know.

[PalmettoB]

I might just do that. My mom was the woodworker in my family, and black walnut was one of her favorites.

[Padron]

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1415&d=1207092394


Turned a couple more, one for myself, zebra in best, and a oak in silvertip for a friend. Both of mine are post bloom. Also turned and mailed one to a member here, but I will leave that for him to post pictures of if he wants to.

Looking good Rodd, Congrats! :D I like the handle on the right the best, although the others do look like they would be very comfortable ;)

[michael m]

Great job ....nice wood working , where did you get the tops from ???

[rodd]

There are a couple places to pick them up. I got mine at thegoldennib.com but a lot of people pick them up at blankity-blanks.com I really appreciate the complements! Thanks!

[michael m]

I would have to say that short handled brush in a dark mahogany wood be the the dream, but of course with silver tipped badger hair .

[rodd]

I would have to say that short handled brush in a dark mahogany wood be the the dream, but of course with silver tipped badger hair .

Just let me know if you want it done. ;) I will have to find the mahogany though.

[Cutthroat_trout]

Just let me know if you want it done. ;) I will have to find the mahogany though.

I will vouch for the quality of the work. As soon as I can get a d@nm pic uploaded you can see mine ! Thanks again Rodd ! It is now my #1 brush !
Hey Queen - I told you I wanted one :cool:

[Queen of Blades]

Hey Queen - I told you I wanted one :cool:

Still waiting on the pics.......:rolleyes005

[Cutthroat_trout]

Still waiting on the pics.......:rolleyes005

Wait no more my Queen !

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=671

[Queen of Blades]

Very nice! :happy088

[Cutthroat_trout]

Rodd was really nice to make this for me ! It is a lovely brush !

[mastermute]

Looks really nice!

[tjgriffin]

I added an album of the brush Rodd made for me. It is fantastic!

Picture (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/album.php?albumid=2&pictureid=5)

Profile -> Album (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/member.php?u=305)

[rodd]

I added an album of the brush Rodd made for me. It is fantastic!

Picture (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/album.php?albumid=2&pictureid=5)

Profile -> Album (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/member.php?u=305)

Thanks for posting pictures. I am glad you like it. I must say, that is one original brush. ;) Thanks again, and enjoy!

[Cutthroat_trout]

Rodd you do nice work as I would attest with my own "Rodd custom" which I cherish as my favorite brush !

[wtruitt]

Well.. I must say that I am extremely impressed with the brush I purchased from Rodd....
This is BY FAR my favorite brush!!

http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn402/streaker_08/WNT038.jpg

http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn402/streaker_08/WNT039.jpg

Made by hand by our own RODD (Rodd Grady).. I used this am, as it just came in the mail yesterday... DEFINITELY makes great lather!!

Wayne

[rodd]

Here is one for my wife, the wood is purpleheart, the knot is 20mm silvertip. The wife is pleased. ;)
http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_krystal2.JPG
edit: no, that is not her razor... ;) That one is mine, all mine!

here is another pic of Wayne's because I can't get his image to load for some reason
the wood is zebrawood, the knot is 24mm silvertip.
http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_wayne.JPG

[808Chaney]

Nice Brush!!! I'm hoping to get one made for me out of Koa wood sooner or later.

[Queen of Blades]

Great looking brushes, Rodd!

Can't wait for mine. :bounce015

[Padron]

That looks great Rod!

Almost like an Emillion with a wooded handle......

Are you accepting orders? :happy005

[RayG]

Wow. They look really nice.

I've been itching to order those silvertips, but sadly I have no woodworking skills. My wife has been giving me the look as I have been eyeing peppermills, bedknobs and other potential brush handles around the house. ;)


Are you accepting orders? :happy005

+1

[-PO-]

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Turned a couple more, one for myself, zebra in best, and a oak in silvertip for a friend. Both of mine are post bloom. Also turned and mailed one to a member here, but I will leave that for him to post pictures of if he wants to.

Very nice looking handles, you got some wood working skills there

[Queen of Blades]

Very nice looking handles, you got some wood working skills there

Wait till you see the one Rodd did for me!

:bounce015

[Padron]

Wait till you see the one Rodd did for me!

:bounce015

Ummmm, Lets see it!......I have been waiting to see your new brush :happy005

[Queen of Blades]

I don't have it yet, but if Rodd has pics of the completed brush he is welcome to post them.

[rodd]

Well, I don't usually post pictures until after it has been recieved, but JoAnna and I have exchanged a fair amount of emails so she has seen the work in progress. Here she is:

The Royal Brush:

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[sparky5693]

That's cool. Look at the shine on that thing!

[Queen of Blades]

hehehehehehehehe

It is so awesome, Rodd!!! :bounce015

[rodd]

Couple of updates here, first I started working with CA finishes. I really like the look of it. The two pictures below are the same brush. It is a piece of black palm that one side is light and the other is dark. I think it looks very cool. This has the CA finish. This one was for Scott (Hanspleasure on B&B)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/2747886848_d35dd10d2e.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2747054375_45e031a6bd.jpg?v=0


Then when I was recently looking at a few razors I had sitting around with cracked barrels I thought about turning a razor handle. After talking to Guenron about the Oosic handle a friend turned I decided to give it a go. This is my first try. Bubinga with CA finish, and a Merkur head. The handle is going to the Queen, minus my Merkur head.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/2747054867_12195043a5.jpg?v=0

[Queen of Blades]

Wow, the CA finish looks real good! :happy088

[blue_monkey]

Rodd, that razor is simply fantastic! And the brushes aren't too shabby, either! :happy096

[netsurfr]

Very, very nice. Wishing I had a lathe about now... ... ...

[rodd]

I found a nice big piece of walnut that had both heartwood and sap wood. (dark and light) and thought it would be awesome for brushes. What do you think? This piece had a couple small improfections, I thought about turning them off, but my Dad always used to say they add character... I will let you be the judge of that.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/2790109357_c4a625053c.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/2790108215_0de765b11f.jpg?v=0

20mm Silvertip

[Queen of Blades]

I like that! :happy088

[ktulu64]

I like it, "imperfections" and all...and I would agree with your father.

That sapwood walnut almost looks like maple - very light.

[rodd]

Thanks!

I am home alone this weekend, so I have had some time to turn. Here are a couple more

First this beast is old barn wood with a 24mm silvertip knot set deep. The result is an extremely dense full soft brush. The big handle looks a bit off balanced now, but after bloom, I think this will be perfect.
The second one is cocobolo. It has a 20mm silvertip knot. This is for my wife's co-worker. My wife converted someone! :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2794169154_3d45e3cb28.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2793317847_98ffe4c3e2.jpg?v=0

[yayrum]

Wow those brushes look great! I don't have any wood as interesting as the zebra but I have a some mahogany, black walnut, and cherry. I have never turned anything but i might have to commission my one friend to teach me. Are there any tutorials on turning handles out there on the interwebs?

[rodd]

actually there is a tutorial on the site I buy my knots from, I do mine differently, but this is a great tutorial.

http://www.turchetta.com/goldennib/Brush_samples.htm

[moviemaniac]

I love the way the Cocobolo looks - very nice work, buddy! ::

[Padron]

Those look sweet Rodd! :D, any post bloom shot?

[rodd]

Those look sweet Rodd! :D, any post bloom shot?

Unfortunately no, these ones aren't for me, but I will be making another deep set 24 for myself sooner or later, and I will post pics of that one. :) Who knows, that deep set one, or the walnut heartwood/sapwood may be made available to you in someway or another before long... ;)

[tjgriffin]

Thanks!

I am home alone this weekend, so I have had some time to turn. Here are a couple more

First this beast is old barn wood with a 24mm silvertip knot set deep. The result is an extremely dense full soft brush. The big handle looks a bit off balanced now, but after bloom, I think this will be perfect.
The second one is cocobolo. It has a 20mm silvertip knot.


Stunning!

I have to say that my Rodd Special has cured my brush AD. I had a long list of brushes I planed to get and try. Since I got Rodd's, that desire has completely gone away.

Wait...did you say deep set knot...24 mm? I mihg thave to give that a try! :rolleyes:

[Queen of Blades]

24 mm? I mihg thave to give that a try! :rolleyes:

So distracted by the thought, he can't type straight. :happy097

[tjgriffin]

So distracted by the thought, he can't type straight. :happy097

Oh, no! That's par! You should see my typing when I'm REALLY distracted!

[rodd]

I've been busy.

http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_my24.jpghttp://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_my242.jpg
This one is actually for me. :D 24mm silvertip in zebrawood (post bloom pic)

http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_zbest.jpg (http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/zbest.jpg)
20mm Best in Zebrawood

http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_24z.JPG (http://www.razorgeek.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/24z.JPG)
24mm silvertip in Zebrawood