Jayaruh #332 Completed

The Omega 49 brushes finally came in yesterday around 7:30 PM, so it was too late to do anything with them. Today, I got busy harvesting the knots and preparing them for JR#332.

Removed the knots from the handles.

Ready to remove the collar.

Split one side using a Dremel tool.

I scored the opposite side and them pried the collar off the knot.

I prepared two knots.

Too big for the handles.

I shaped the plug using my belt sander.

This is the knot dry fitted. Perfect.

 These are pictures after I set the knot with epoxy. The handle is 86mm high. The knot is 26mm at the opening and has a 65mm loft.

See also: Jayaruh #331 and 332

Jayaruh #331 and 332

I had a special request for a green brush with a tall knot. It is patterned after #188, one of my keepers and favorite brushes. I made two. I have two Omega 49 brushes coming that will be donor brushes. The boar knots are excellent and have a tall loft.

Finished turning on the lathe.

Separated and ready for their holes.

Initial holes are drilled in the handles.

Now they are ready for painting and branding (numbering).

First coat of paint.

After second coat, I did the black.

UPDATE: November 24

The knots should be arriving today. I have finished the handles with two coats of polycrylic.

Jayaruh #332 Completed