Oak Handle Brush

[Randomangle]

Just finished another brush. This handle is Oak from a tree which is situated in some local woods where I used to play as a child. The knot is a 24mm G5A synthetic which I have finally used. I will test it this evening but may end up changing it to a badger as I prefer (I think) natural knots. Usual bronze set into the handle from a keyring I made a while back.

I would like to get a lathe as using a scalpel and needle files is quite fiddly!

Chris

 

[gile]

Beautiful piece. What have you used for finish?

 

[Chris]

That is beautiful!

 

[MntnMan62]

Definitely beautiful. Simplistic elegance.

 

[Randomangle]

Beautiful piece. What have you used for finish?

Ten or eleven coats of Finishing Oil. I just keep coating until the wood doesn't absorb anything.

Thank you all for your kind words.

I used it yesterday evening and it feels good in the hand although the knot lacks 'spirit' to me ... it is too soft with no scitch.

 

[Bob65]

My compliments.
Really very beautiful and well made.
Given my poor manual skills, I am always amazed by human mastery.
Bravo again!

 

[Randomangle]

I couldn't get on with the synthetic so I purchased a 22mm Boti SHD Silk Silvertip knot ... may have to drop it a bit as it is remarkably floppy.

 

[TobyC]

I couldn't get on with the synthetic so I purchased a 22mm Boti SHD Silk Silvertip knot ... may have to drop it a bit as it is remarkably floppy.

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All natural, biodegradable, and renewable!

Synthetics are for makeup.

 

[stoneandstrop]

Nice brush!
Considering you basically carved it, I am impressed.

 

[Cheekee]

Lovely brass insert.

 

[Randomangle]

Nice brush!
Considering you basically carved it, I am impressed.

Lovely brass insert.

Thanks guys!

 

[highbeard]

Beautiful brush, thanks for sharing

 

[TobyC]

Yes, that is a very nice handle, beautiful piece of wood!