Jayaruh #65 Completed

I glued three pieces of wood together: two walnut and one birdseye maple. After I let it sit for a day, I started shaping it to find out what kind of brush was inside. At first, I didn't know which was the top or bottom. I only knew that once I made the hole, then I would know. I ended up cutting about .4 inch off one end. A 24mm Maggard synthetic knot will go in this handle. It is scheduled for arrival on Monday, May 2. 

Updated: April 2. 2016

The Maggard 24mm synthetic knot arrived today, and I was able to set it in the handle with silicone.

Jayaruh #64 * Jayaruh #66

Shave of the Day - 4/30

Dove Men Face Wash

TOBS Lavender

Jayaruh #1

Gillette Fatboy

Sputnik

CWR, Asma Alum Block

Thayers Rose Petal WH

Lilac Vegetal

The Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender Shave Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #1 silver tip badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Fatboy razor with a Sputnik blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal WH and then Pinaud Lilac Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

My Brush-making Workshop

I have no formal workshop, so I have put all my main hand tools in a green basket and put in on my lawn chair. I just pick up the whole thing and move it to wherever I will be working. Today, I was working on the back steps. Sometimes, I work on the front steps, and if it is raining, I can set up under the car port.

Below, I have spread out to work on the Jayaruh #64 handle. Today, the handle had already been rounded, so I did not need the table saw. I have my 1/2 inch drill motor fastened to the handrail with a drum sander attached. On the steps you can see my radio which provides some entertainment and my Dremel and orbital sander. There are other small tools in the basket. If I were in the front, I would set the basket on the ground and sit in the chair to do my carving/shaping.

Here is the result of today's labor, the Jayaruh #64.

Jayaruh #64 Completed

I had a piece of oak that I had cut to length and rounded a while back. Today, I had a shape in mind and set up to find it in this piece of wood.  It is a simple shape but very practical. Today, I also ordered some Maggard synthetic knots. If I want to make this a little more fancy, I still have time. 

Update: April 30, 2016

Finished shape.

 Colonial Maple stain/sealer and one coat of polyurethane.

Update: May 2, 2016

The Maggard 24mm synthetic knot arrived today, and I was able to set it in the handle. The Jayaruh #64 is now complete.

Jayaruh #63 * Jayaruh #65

Shave of the Day - 4/29

Dove Men Face Wash

TOBS Lavender

Jayaruh #1

Gillette Fatboy

Sputnik

CWR, Asma Alum Block

Thayers Rose Petal WH

Lilac Vegetal

The Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender Shave Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #1 silver tip badger brush. Two passes and touch ups with the Gillette Fatboy razor with a Sputnik blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal WH and then Pinaud Lilac Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 4/28

TESC Pre-Shave Oil 

TABAC

Jayaruh #59 synthetic

German Travel Razor

Gillette Wilkinson Sword

CWR, Asma Alum Block

Thayers Rose Petal WH

Vegetal

The TABAC Shave Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #59 synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the German Travel razor with a Gillette Wilkinson Sword blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal WH and then Pinaud Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 4/27

TESC Pre-Shave Oil 

TABAC

Jayaruh #59 synthetic

German Travel Razor

Gillette Wilkinson Sword

CWR, Asma Alum Block

Thayers Rose Petal WH

Vegetal

The TABAC Shave Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #59 synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the German Travel razor with a Gillette Wilkinson Sword blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal WH and then Pinaud Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 4/26

TESC Pre-Shave Oil 

TABAC

Jayaruh #59 synthetic

German Travel Razor

Gillette Wilkinson Sword

CWR, Asma Alum Block

Thayers Rose Petal WH

Vegetal

The TABAC Shave Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #59 synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the German Travel razor with a Gillette Wilkinson Sword blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal WH and then Pinaud Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...

Shave of the Day - 4/25

TESC Pre-Shave Oil 

TABAC

Jayaruh #59 synthetic

German Travel Razor

Gillette Wilkinson Sword

CWR, Asma Alum Block

Thayers Rose Petal WH

Vegetal

The TABAC Shave Soap face-lathered well with my Jayaruh #59 synthetic brush. Two passes and touch ups with the German Travel razor with a Gillette Wilkinson Sword blade gave me a close, comfortable shave. After a cold water rinse and alum block, I finished off with Thayers Rose Petal WH and then Pinaud Vegetal. I am clean, smooth, and refreshed...