Tru-stone shaving brushes and a Mach 3

[turbowagon]

I took some photos of my first shaving brushes and razor. Thanks to Tony from Penworks/Golden Nib for the inspiration, advice, and supplies!

 

[Larry in Harrow]

Beautiful job Joe! Did you have any problems with the brushes, fitting to handle, or any other traps. My next step is to make one with the red trustone to complete my son's present.

 

[turbowagon]

Thanks! Everything went smoothly. This particular knot (24mm grade A silvertip) fit perfectly into a 1" forstner hole about 3/4" deep. After doing some test fitting with holes drilled in a 2x4, I mounted the tru-stone in a chuck and drilled the hole on the lathe (starting with smaller bits and working my way up to the 1" bit). Next I drilled a smaller hole, and tapped it for my bottle stopper mandrel.

 

[Larry in Harrow]

Thanks Joe. Does the fit have to be real tight? Do you think under cutting the cavity rim a little to give room for epoxy and prevent pull out would help?

Thanks! Everything went smoothly. This particular knot (24mm grade A silvertip) fit perfectly into a 1" forstner hole about 3/4" deep. After doing some test fitting with holes drilled in a 2x4, I mounted the tru-stone in a chuck and drilled the hole on the lathe (starting with smaller bits and working my way up to the 1" bit). Next I drilled a smaller hole, and tapped it for my bottle stopper mandrel.

 

[turbowagon]

The brushes taper quite a bit at the base, so it doesn't have to be a super tight fit for the base, the hair spreads out and fits tightly at the opening.

I didn't do any undercutting, but it sounds like a good idea. I would widen the hole a bit at the base (not the rim), so that once the epoxy cures, it won't be able to pull out. That's probably what you meant, but I wanted to clarify.

 

[Larry in Harrow]

Thanks again Joe. You've been a great help. I think I'm ready to take a shot at it now.

 

[turbowagon]

If you're anxious at all about the process, you can always go through the procedure with a piece of scrap wood before you use the tru-stone blank. (That's what I did)

 

[fernhills]

Very nice work. I have not tried the tru-stone yet. Carl

 

[Glenn McCullough]

nicely done! Excellent shapes, especially on the razor handle.