The Right Brushes For Amazing Shou Sugi Ban Results

[@jeanneglass8048]

Been marathon watching your videos. So good. No loud music, no drama, just wonderfully well spoken and very good at instructing. Very straight forward, appreciate your help so much!

[@educostanzo]

Your attention to detail when it comes to breaking down the process is unbelievable, thanks a lot for the information, and your pieces are just gorgeous!! Can't wait to learn more.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate that! Thank you VERY much!

[@gregac1984]

Really appreciate it that you are taking so much time to share what you have learned.

[@randykirstuk8978]

I really like the brass wire brush half way. Then maybe a clear coat on top.

[@randykirstuk8978]

Can you tell me if Bass wood would burn similarly ?

[@PHIL_S]

Who would have thought that a video about brushes would have been so useful - thanks for sharing!

[@Tara-sf7uu]

Im so glad I learned your techniques first! I cannot stress enough how much the texture added to the whole effect! Thank you!

[@macleanclassics]

Installed some shosugiban in my bathroom as a feature wall... needed trim to match, so I made it . Turned out awesome. I now offer it as a feature in high end remodel projects (labour intensive).Helpful tips here, and this is probably the most important step regarding the overall look

[@chrisosh9574]

Over the past few years I have done a lot of shou sugi ban furniture, I use the wheels a lot but most of the time I like to strip back the charcoal with those stainless steel scouring pads they use in restaurant kitchens, they cut back the charcoal fairly quickly and I use an industrial vac to keep the job clear. Other grades of steel wool are useful but they break up a lot and leave bits of wool all over the place whereas the scourers don't so much.

[@seanmartin867]

So I’m new to woodworking, I’ve worked construction fields for my entire life so I’m good with various tools and cuts, what I’m not good with is all the burning and staining techniques. You’ve been one of the best pages I’ve used to learn from. Thank you for the help! All I could say to you, as far as commentary would be this; show some full techniques in a single video rather then multiple, my battery isn’t large enough lol

[@JT-td4mr]

Finally, someone knows how to talk, Elaborate and explain in steps. Unlike many others Thank you

[@timthompson7205]

He talks way too much. 70% of the video is unnecessary

[@musamor75]

This is what you call a TRUE tutorial. Very thorough work; this gentleman goes through ALL possibilities. It's the best video I've seen so far, and I don't think I'm going any further. I live in Brittany, France, and I have a project in my sitting room in my two-hundred year old farmhouse. This has helped me a lot. Thanks a million. Take care, and all the best from France. Au revoir.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

What a great comment! Thanks so much for that. I would love to see a 200 year-old farmhouse. That sounds amazing!

[@193therman]

You are the best at explaining all the techniques. I am hooked.

[@mikeredhead2894]

Thanks brother. Gonna do my first batch of shelves tomorrow. All finished wood and disassembled, ready for the burn. Good clear video, you're a good teacher.

[@mjremy2605]

That was a lovely demo and thank you for no music (oh joy!). I loved the gradation of color on the sample. My technique is to use an angle grinder with a crimped wire cup brush on raw wood to scrape out the texture, then lightly toast it. However, if I use the Shou Sugi Ban method, the wood gets a warm tone all over. Adding a color stain makes it so beautiful. I want to use this technique on a wood frame for some Japanese prints. Thank you.

[@garryhousden8548]

You're a true artist at heart. God bless ya! I'm learning so much. My liquor cabinet is going to be awesome because of you!!!!

[@iluxman]

It is really CLEAR VOICE and GUIDANCE!. Well done! Thanks for sharing.

[@grahambell-palmer8418]

great video, clear and informative without any fuss

[@lifehappened8216]

Thank for real in-depth, great tutorial video. I’ve watched hours of video but this was the most in-depth.

[@brianray278]

I just started doing shou sugi ban and I just wanna say thanks for making this video. After watching it I bought a wide kitchen/bath brush to remove the char and it works so much better and faster than the copper or brass brushee.

[@myvotedontcount20]

I SEE ALOT OF PEOPLE DOING THIS AND IT LOOKS GOOD BUT YOU TAKE IT TO A DIFFERENT LEVEL ALTOGETHER

[@bluesparkgaming6230]

You had me at “It’s probably a good idea to always wear pants.” Love watching your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@chrisalbright]

Thanks Jodi for going through your process. I’ve done some shou sugi ban finishing but the result is always dark brown (using a deck brush). I guess it’s pretty common sense but I’ve never thought to really scrub the heck out of it to dig down into the char wood to expose the light wood. This is opening a whole new world for me.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Man that makes me super happy to know that these videos are actually reaching people and helping! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@mechantics]

@TakeAmericaBackfromISRAEL no, either direction a cup brush is spun will result in 360° of scuff marks....think of the results of an orbital sander vs a belt sander

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Great explanation. I have had quite a few people ask that but I never saw this particular comment. Thanks for answering!

[@deedeeforeverand1day.]

Great. Love it . Always where a mask doing this .

[@silasgroenning]

Thanks for video. Really helpfull. Would you ever sand after brushing, to get a smoother surface, or would sanding with a fine grain, still ruin the goodlooking burned grains? Thanks

[@chippysteve4524]

The Makita I used ages ago kicked ass! We called it the hedgehog. It ploughed through the endgrain to scallop the ends of big green oak beams and purlins that had been roughed out with a very big circular saw in a jig. It's a beast. Can stroke the cat with it or turn bandsawn dry oak boards into textured,even driftwood level weathering to the grain and not too much scratching with the nylon drum.

[@theadhdhandyman]

I am somewhat of a tool nut and I am shocked that I have never heard of a restorer. Looks like a game changer. Thanks for your videos!

[@joshtonry4291]

Thankyou so much for these videos. I did the wood bed floor for my 1953 Chevy C.O.E. These videos have been so informative and helped me get a beautiful end result.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

That's so AWESOME! I'm really glad I could help!

[@chris302001]

This is super cool. Just tried it out with my 9 yo son and it's super cool. We're gonna make a lot of cool projects together. Thanks for making videos like this. COVID has had us messing around with different hobbies and we're making small furniture together.

[@kiwimike3940]

Great video. Very informative. Pretty much covered everything without leaving any details. Good job mate.

[@nakamuratsukiitainc.2269]

Good work using sugi 😊Greeting from Japan🇯🇵

[@oddanneout]

Great descriptions!!!!!! You’re a natural teacher. TY

[@1Tibs1]

You’re a really good teacher.

[@SimpleEarthSelfReliance]

I bow at your superior abilities on this. I am just starting on shou sugi ban, but I am very aware of the benefits. The looks are a bonus, and you got that nailed. Thanks for the video.

[@jonathancupp3686]

Thank you for your videos, they have opened many doors for me in my hobby!

[@OftenMissing]

Appreciate your knowledge on colouring Yakisugi wood

[@caroleremita2321]

Just discovered these excellent informative videos which are infinitely superior to others I have seen. Good level of detail, especially in the beginning with good advice on choosing wood. Thanks

[@rudymiller8367]

Am really enjoying your tips. Working this way with some pallet wood is making me keener to do more.

[@xavierluciocajiao9985]

Amazing. Congrats for your knowledge. I like so much your information. You are a great teacher. Regards from South America

[@-8_8-]

Good work. I like your attitude, and your example driven approach to explaining the tools and techniques. If I worked for a tool maker I'd want to pay you for those demos. If I were in a different tax bracket, I'd be a patreon. Very honest, no bad mouthing of tools, no unnecessary kudos either. Just what it is, what it does, and WHY. I don't know why so many people miss the why. The why creates better craftsmen, as we now know how to think later instead of just being mimicking memorizers.

[@amysmiles9751]

Thanks for being detailed in your description not everyone has wood working experience and it might save some trial and error for me

[@ericmorgan461]

Thanks for the in depth helpful video, I have used the burn method on different projects, but you videos have opened up an entirely new world for me. I can now add this to the furniture I make, have another option for my clients. Thank you Jodi

[@ВиталийПавлов-ж7л7н]

Thanks a lot . We're good job. Respect from Russia

[@ancienteyesart]

I am just getting into this style and i love it! I saw this technique years ago and have been wanting to try it in my art pieces. Working with driftwood right now. Your videos have saved me a world of annoyance of trial and error! Ty:) great content! Where i live i cant get these brushes so ty for posting Amazon links!

[@BryanSmith66]

Your video and tool recommendation guided me perfectly to a sick guitar finish. Thanks MAN!

[@glorita8988]

Awesome!! An excellent teacher makes and excellent student. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@randywheeler3914]

Man your videos are just great thank you you are giving me great ideas and this video gave me ideas on how to finish my shop cabinets

[@RenatSavi]

lovely thanks for showing different techniques

[@squirrelgray945]

Ordered the 3 pack of flap brushes. Great video exactly what I needed.

[@NickConteSC]

You have introduced me into a new world of woodcraft. Thank you and your detailed explanations are superb! Start a wood class on the side sir as you are a great instructor!

[@MrHi_it]

Would love to be able to post pictures here. But just wanted to thank the owner/creator of this awesome channel. Randomly stumbled upon it (thank you Google algorithms) and ended up incorporating Shou Sugi ban elements into my table build. It turned out spectacular and directions were spot on (again rare on KZbin). Thank you again, sir!

[@MrHi_it]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5zGgp6Yr5psmMk Here’s a link to a video of the show sugi ban table. Thank you InspireWoodcraft!

[@mururoa7024]

Great video. I like the no BS style. Looking forward to the coloring part.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Thanks so much!

[@davidlang4442]

This is like barn boarding, making wood like it has been weathered for years. Popular in the 70s. It was made by running the wood through a wire brush planer, removing the softer wood, leaving the harder summer wood rings behind. Then staining with choice of color.

[@danielurbina6609]

Thank you for the info! After testing out the brushes I found that I liked the the big wire brush because of the marks it leaves!

[@jw4321]

Wonderful description and demo!

[@Spifty12]

I am so happy I found your videos! I've never taken any woodworking classes, but I have played around with making a grill table with stain and different woods as well as adding leftover ceramic tiles for the top. I'm going to get started trying this technique out for a garden bench. You break everything down so well that I know I can do this too. Keep up the great work! :)

[@milagrostq]

Wow! The wood looks incredible beautiful...Excellent ideas for my projects. Thank You for sharing!!

[@Mike_Ums]

Really fabulous! I learned all this info on my own and it took me trial and error. You sum it up in 4 great videos. Also learned a thing or two this time around as well. Thank you!

[@DanLimbach]

Love the outcome. If you do less of a char, you do not have to scrape away as much, and the results are the same. You really want to get a char on the grain and set the contrast. A light char will do this very well. Then just apply your color, wipe , and apply your finish.

[@SouthernGirl-dh4fz]

Very informative and engaging! Awesome video!

[@MrBonners]

I make toy box treasure chests and have been seeing this pop up a lot lately. I was looking to ues blue dyes but that wasn't enough, you know. This way gives coloured boxes that texture, that hits the mark for me. Power brush you should reiterate that only worth it for large-ish scale production work. Bit of a beast for the 'one of' project hobbyist type in a garage. Your videos give a very decent dive into it. The rest is play (experimentation). Great fun. Box applications popping in my head already. Cool that 2 different results can be achieved.

[@petriepretorius4085]

thank you! inspiring! i would love to cut up scrap wood into honeycomb, and do what you did there and tile a wall out...it is just lovely looking...it has soul...

[@characterbash6637]

I was looking into different styles for a table I'm going to be building, and fell in love with this one. Your videos are extremely helpful and you explain everything so well. Definitely going to employ your techniques!

[@InspireWoodcraft]

YES! So glad they helped! Thank you!

[@diniswoodgrain]

Thank for your video this really help me understanding more of the contrast about shou sugi ban. Keep up

[@nigelhutt9921]

Many thanks for these videos, learning a lot.

[@brazilianredneck]

Great video. Just ordered the 80 grit flap disc. Thanks!!!

[@davidmizak4642]

This is really interesting material. I appreciate the effort you put into providing it. Many thanks!

[@foogloo78]

Hey, bud. First time viewer here. No need to apologize for delays in getting videos posted. You’re sharing your knowledge and experience with the world and we can be patient. As another poster said, your detailing of the process is impeccable. You do a fantastic job of relaying valuable information. I’m subscribed. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Thanks so much for that! Super encouraging!

[@roberthenshaw5310]

Fantastic set of tutorial videos! Can’t wait to have a go myself and make a table for my camper van. great job! Very clear, precise and detailed. 👍

[@1Tibs1]

I love Porter Cable, reliable to this day for me.

[@hankvana2149]

Jodi, Great stuff! I've learned a lot - Thanks for sharing. I've used the Shou Sugi Ban process on my rifle stocks for years (decades actually) and now I know what it is properly called :-) The tooling marks left by brushing leave an interesting texture on the wood but when I am working with hardwoods I prefer to use steelwool to achieve a smoother surface.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

I sometimes use steel wool as well to polish up the charred grain for a higher contrast. I've has so many people ask me about rifle stocks! What species are you using for the stocks? I'm thinking about getting a few to try myself.

[@PrettyBoyEcu]

I was waiting the use of that natural art burning wood.

[@bangendedscoots7960]

Can't wait for the coloring video! Thanks for taking the time to make this series!

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Thanks for the support and following along!

[@filipiherman7178]

não entendi nada ...mas o que vale ser a ideia que tiro disso..viva a transformação da arte...grato por compartilhar...Brasillll....viva a liberdade !

[@alphacat4927]

I hate it when I find bad ass youtubers and then look and they don't do videos very often.......... good job on showing us how to do this dude thanks.

[@Flippin_Crazy]

So glad I found you! Been trying to learn how to do this. You have explained it in detail. Also, your art, is the best❤️

[@KBBAKTHA]

Excellent tutorial and crisp narration, thanks

[@wrgoinlive]

I learned a little about this in junior high school when we made a duck letter holder... uhm that was along time ago. Haven’t tried it since. Now, you are taking me to a whole new level. I want to get into my shop and create! Thanks for sharing your craft. More importantly, thanks for reminding me to wear pants!

[@Akhazmat907]

I am in the process of doing this tonight. Going to do red and the burnt for my axe handle

[@Ty-bz7zx]

I do lots of woodwork with lightly burned wood, I don't understand why so many people do a deep burn then brush it all off. Just do a light burn and done... same result less work. Unless your going for a textured surface with deep relief. With that said... Great video =)

[@petermarchiafava7976]

Very helpful! Thumbs up for sure. I wonder about using salvaged wood, and the possible desire to use pre-stain wood conditioner to ensure even dye absorption.

[@beau5170]

My brush was really crappy so I took my chisel, after a quick brushing, and got in between the grain and it took a little longer but you get down to that nice natural wood to help the stain/dye pop a little more. I'm sure others have brought it up but something to think about.

[@fatstrat1]

This is awesome thank you for the extremely helpful video!!!!!

[@Drzhounder]

Talk about timing. I started following you yesterday! Can't wait for the coloring as I am prepping for a custom ordered purple clock. You're giving me all kinds of ideas!

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Ha! That's awesome! Editing coloring now so it will be here soon. Thanks!

[@sloyilegu5381]

I wish I had a blow torch for a wood table I found in the street. I'm almost done sanding it down and now I see this?? What the heck!! I'm blown away by the burnt wood and then the addition of staining the wood is like the cherry on top. Where can I buy a disposable blow torch? I cannot afford the machine. Great channel by the way and looking forward for more videos. 👏👏

[@cutflower36]

Nice looking pieces. Thanks for info

[@Metalbass10000]

Looking for minimal tooling marks but a similar effect, but without taking the ridiculously long time it took me. Cool videos.

[@nathanreetz4560]

I know this is the topic of next video, but I'm in a project and a bit stuck. Been using the minwax water based wood stain (navy blue) and following the same technique I've seen others and yourself do on your previous video but as soon as the stain touches the wood the whole thing goes almost entirely black and you not only can't see the blue, but also can't really see the grain pattern anymore either. I was stuck before on not getting grain patterns and this video helped me realize I was using the wrong type of brush (nylon instead of brass). Keep up the quality content!

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Hmm... That’s a tough one. The only think I can think of is that it isn’t brushed back deep enough.

[@nathanreetz4560]

Inspire Woodcraft looking at the examples from this video, I'd say your assumption is correct. I got some nylon wire discs (80 grit) from harbor freight and it just doesn't pull back the char as well as what you did in the video. If I put some force behind it it will eventually dig it up, but take all the color off and not just from the spring wood. Besides being a full disc rather than a paddle they are identical to the ones you demoed here. I wouldn't have thought it'd make a difference but maybe it does?

[@kemal_punkt]

beautiful explanations, thank you.

[@MaudPouliot]

Thank you for these videos. I'm learning so much from you

[@rogercaouette6248]

your a great teacher. your very thorough.

[@jeannico123]

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Why the hell would anyone do a thumbs down?!

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[@bravizturnbull2358]

The cover photo for this video how did you make it look like that with the actual wood color showing thru the color and the burning, I'm working on a project and am trying to make it look similar but with gray instead of blue. Thanks

[@solarmagister]

Incredible vid, very rich and detailed informations... But can you (or any experienced guy) tell me quickly with which grit the board has been sanded before getting burned? (120/180?) Thank you so much

[@mattallen9546]

the craftsman version (upgraded from porter cable to 4.0 amp) is on sale at lowes right now. $59.99 Bought one yesterday based off your advice.

[@zacheiriksson]

They're expensive but you can get steel, brass, nylon and horsehair rotary brush drill attachments for waxing snowboards. Would easily be able to use the steel or brass for wood

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Interesting! I will have to remember to look into that!

[@ldlink3935]

this is an awesome video......I'm loving all these people on YT sharing knowledge....I hope you are making some money doing this. I will be doing this technique on a picnic table in the near future and will be implementing some of what you have discussed. Maybe I'll make a video, but I know making videos 4X the time of any project. Best Wishes

[@Deathmetalmechanic]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. Very helpful. Keep up the amazing work 🤘🏼

[@samnaderiofficial]

Awesome job man!! Looking forward to trying it for myself. Thanks 🙌🏼

[@hamidofficiel5431]

Very Nice working art. Iliik it 👍💯

[@shanemiller285]

You probably won't get my message no one ever does but when using the wire brush tool's make sure you have a chance of close that you can use just for wire brushing like you side they get everywhere in my kids feet all the time underwear extra especially in carpet this works very well for me thanks love the name of your shop the wifey is very jealous that's are favorite movie build on brother build on

[@zdenekbernard9759]

Thank you so much. You save my time. Very helpful tutorial !

[@andreroussel]

Thanks for the informative videos. I am just starting with this technique and found that an unused BBQ brush works very well.

[@massilamany]

Wow! Reallly a fantastic work. What a beautifull natural designs! Thank u a lot for sharing ur work. U are a real artist. (From France.)

[@RyanDobos-xu8sc]

Thanks for the info. I have very little clue what I'm doing as it might show here in a sec.... so your attention to detail is appreciated. Now I say this with me having to do 4'x8' sheets... Call me crazy but all I could think about was why wouldn't I use a vacuum cleaner. Even have the handheld attachment driven by the vacuum for smaller projects.. Alter it if needed or maybe the nylon be stiff enough idk?? I would think it'd keep the mess to a minimum. . It'll be fine dust so have to watch the filter. I know I'm gonna try a vacuum cleaner set the brissles low and weight it down if need be. Well there's a little peak inside this crackpipe head of mine. Just thinking outside the box and thought I'd throw it out there. Now I can't imagine me being the only one that's thot of this so if there's a reason it's a dumb idea or it's already used I can handle constructive criticism no worries. Thanks and appreciate ya...