On an earlier thread, I showed what Oscar11 (Steve) had sent me and there were five handles to be completed with knots.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/303659-The-Generosity-of-Steve
The first brush from that set.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/304535-First-handle-of-those-to-come?highlight=
The second brush from that set.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/308725-Second-handle-of-those-to-come?highlight=
The third brush from that set.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/310685-Spalted-Maple-Time-Third-handle-of-those-to-come
The fourth brush from that set.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/310990-Number-Four-Became-Such-A-Boar?highlight=
Now here is number five of the bunch. After all the other brushes, I would be remiss if I did not do a synthetic knot.
I took the 24 mm bore maple handle, a 23 mm Synthetic knot from The Golden Nib (TGN), and an item that is primarily used in leather crafting to place on the bottom to provide more weight and provide an additional point of interest.
I allowed the maple handle to soak overnight in Orange Oil. The next day, a carve out was made to accommodate the set screw and the post that is shown in the photo. The next step was to apply a very thin layer of cherry stain and protected the entire wood surface with Minwax® Polycrylic®. Another overnight drying session was in order.
The next day the bottom piece and the knot were secured using water proof epoxy.
Now what is the item at the bottom of the brush handle?
That will be revealed in a day or so.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/303659-The-Generosity-of-Steve
The first brush from that set.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/304535-First-handle-of-those-to-come?highlight=
The second brush from that set.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/308725-Second-handle-of-those-to-come?highlight=
The third brush from that set.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/310685-Spalted-Maple-Time-Third-handle-of-those-to-come
The fourth brush from that set.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/310990-Number-Four-Became-Such-A-Boar?highlight=
Now here is number five of the bunch. After all the other brushes, I would be remiss if I did not do a synthetic knot.
I took the 24 mm bore maple handle, a 23 mm Synthetic knot from The Golden Nib (TGN), and an item that is primarily used in leather crafting to place on the bottom to provide more weight and provide an additional point of interest.
I allowed the maple handle to soak overnight in Orange Oil. The next day, a carve out was made to accommodate the set screw and the post that is shown in the photo. The next step was to apply a very thin layer of cherry stain and protected the entire wood surface with Minwax® Polycrylic®. Another overnight drying session was in order.
The next day the bottom piece and the knot were secured using water proof epoxy.
Now what is the item at the bottom of the brush handle?
That will be revealed in a day or so.
That handle is gorgeous!
