Shaving Brush Turning Demonstration

[@NYCmob79]

Another amazing video! Thank you for the free lessons, even if I won't put it to practice it is still nice knowing the process.

[@lewisrazors]

Thank you for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed the videos.

[@whutwuzit]

All of your videos are gems. You have really contributed a lot to the shaving community.

[@Martiniization]

Beautiful and interesting. I had one year of Machine Shop in Junior High School, between 1963 and 1965. Seeing this demonstration was inspiring. Makes me want to learn how to work in a machine shop again and start making shaving brushes and other things. Thanks for a cool video.

[@lewisrazors]

The wood lathe is a fun and sometimes frustrating rabbit hole to go down. I enjoy turning on the wood lathe it is relaxing.

[@valver86]

This is the second of your videos I have watched and they have both been excellent, you are a great craftsman.

[@lewisrazors]

Thank you for the input on my videos. Thank you for watching.

[@richarddeckert291]

marvelous! every person can make the shape to his/her liking.creativity is not lost! thanks

[@lewisrazors]

you are very welcome

[@hokanut]

I've never seen the burning grooves technique. Really makes the brush stand out with the satin finish and dark grains. Just beautiful.

[@lewisrazors]

hokanut I really like the burning the grooves with a wire technique. I probably use too much. Thanks for the comment.

[@jessejude3200]

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[@bostonkane110]

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[@jessejude3200]

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[@TheJimp555]

Beautiful job!! You explained everything you did in this video very well. A pleasure to watch!! Now to hit the links and buy one of your handles! Thanks for the video!

[@lewisrazors]

+TheJimp555 Thanks for the kind comments. I do not sell brush handles, I just wanted to show how to make them.

[@KZero38]

Wow, I never knew! Thank you Mr. Lewis. I'm currently in the middle of my first razor restoration, I may try this with the scales (curly maple.) Looking forward to more videos!

[@lewisrazors]

+James Towner I wish you luck with your brush making. I like to work with mahogany, it turns very well, plus it is a beauty of a wood.

[@goateemike72]

great job!! ive turned a couple handles myself, but i used a spray on poly for the finish. new heard of using super glue.

[@townsey5612]

Woah that is beautiful, I haven't even thought of making a brush! I might use mahogany though,

[@winnishave]

Great Job - Love the brush - Greetings from Germany winni

[@crazywhitedog78]

Thank you for the help! You inspired me to turn my own! Which I just finished today!

[@lewisrazors]

That is the coolest thing. I love to hear that me videos inspired people to make something.

[@crazywhitedog78]

lewisrazors I have to save again this video really inspired me. I would love to share some pics of the brushes I have made.

[@crazywhitedog78]

*say*

[@ScientificShooter]

THANKS. I'll continue to apply polyurethane. I made a jug and applied on the lathe this time. A few more coats, I can guess a main advantage to CA would be the quick try time.

[@williammcnabb1354]

That's really, really nicely done!

[@lewisrazors]

Thank you very much

[@johnistraining]

Thanks for uploading more videos Charlie =] I really enjoy them they motivate me to learn more and try new stuff. -saitou from srp/razorstone.

[@aronchaudiere9525]

Beautiful brush!

[@lewisrazors]

Aron Chaudiere Thank you

[@samdeur]

nice vid i enjoyed watching you making and explaining along the way. i won't be making one soon haha..but who knows one day ..making your one brush and then using it sounds awesome ..

[@lewisrazors]

Thank you for your kind comment, you never know when the brush making bug will hit you.

[@kerrykerr1210]

Very nice! Thanks for making this video. Classy!

[@lewisrazors]

kerry kerr Thank you for the kind comment.

[@Gepstra]

That looks really fun to do!

[@lewisrazors]

Gepstra I do enjoy lathe work, well not cleaning up afterwards, but I do enjoy the actual turning of the wood.

[@Gepstra]

lewisrazors I understand that, but doesn't it also give some sense of satisfaction when it's all cleaned up? :) It's also very fun to watch you do it. Subbed!

[@lewisrazors]

Gepstra Nope, I do not like cleaning up, it is a necessary evil :) Thanks for the kind words and for subbing.

[@run4thecamera]

Great video. Inspired me to make a few.

[@greysuit17]

Really excellent job!!!!

[@lewisrazors]

Thank you

[@lewisrazors]

Thanks for input, I appreciate it.

[@craigjanice1568]

Great videio...to point...no frills just a great job.... One question I have is what glus is best for securing the knot to the handle? Thanks again.

[@lewisrazors]

Craig Janice I used JB Weld on this brush, I like the gray color of JB Weld. I usually use some sort of epoxy to set the knots. I appreciate your comments.

[@craigjanice1568]

lewisrazors Thanks for the reply have a great day

[@planloschannel5888]

Can you make a complete video of you making a brush? Setting the bristles? Your amazing

[@lewisrazors]

+Ryan Drake I have run out of ideas for videos, thank you for you idea and comment.

[@lewisrazors]

I hoard little chunks of wood. It was a turning blank from WoodCraft or Rockler that I picked up at the store. I do not remember exactly. I like to buy in person so I can see exactly what I am buying.

[@beathatdrum]

It's beautiful, I would love to see how you put the brush inside the handle though

[@lewisrazors]

Thanks for the comment. There was not too much to putting in the knot. I coated the hole with epoxy and put the knot in the hole. Next time I make a video on making a brush handle I will include that part.

[@beathatdrum]

yeah it's interesting stuff. i liked your most recent cutthroat razor making video, that was dope :D

[@BeautyofScent]

one of the best videos i've seen in a while. You are very talented. Where can we purchase your brushes?

[@twinkielight64]

That is gorgeous! Thank you!

[@lewisrazors]

You are very welcome

[@ScientificShooter]

does the CA stand up better than multiple layers of poly? I just started playing, and since I had a clear semi-gloss poly I just started using that. It wouldn't be difficult to get some CA glue though. Thanks.

[@h.h.timepassages6372]

Do you put any protecterant (no such word) on the inside of the brush, where the base of the bristles are? Great video!

[@vaponte8541]

Absolutely Beautiful!

[@lewisrazors]

vaponte8541 Thank you

[@arncj18]

this is poetry in motion

[@lewisrazors]

Thank you.

[@EastCompassoKnivery]

how did you sharpen you first tool so sharp. That's impressive

[@lewisrazors]

You are welcome, I appreciate the feed back.

[@ziplepingouin1186]

nice work buddy

[@lewisrazors]

Thanks

[@damianmcneely7884]

Great video and it inspired me to have a go. I used some acacia I had from an old chopping board and it worked lovely but I hit a wall with the CA coating. I ended up with ridges along the handle. I tried both a glove and an oiled paper towel. Do you normally get ridges but take them back with the 400 grit? Any tips greatly appreciated, thanks

[@lewisrazors]

I do not have a problem with ridges, I am not sure what is going on. I would look on pen making sites and videos for more help. Pen makers have the CA finish down to a science. I wish I had some smart to say, but I do not.

[@KZero38]

Very interesting (as are all of your how-to videos.) I've never seen super glue used for a finish before. How long does it take to set up?

[@Agerskiold]

Really nice work :) Thanks for the video :)

[@TheBookDoctor]

I've been wanting to make a brush. Where do you source the bristle knot (was that what it was called?) from?

[@msheron]

Hello, what are you using in the spindle side to secure and turn the wood? Is that a spur center???? Does not look as aggressive as one. Also, what size drill bit did you use to create the recess for the brush knot? Thank you and great tutorial!

[@lewisrazors]

+Michael S It is an old dead center with a few notches filed in it. I like driving the wood with the dead center as opposed to a spur, when doing small stuff. The wood will spin when I dig the tool in as opposed to chipping out. I do not remember what size drill bit I used it was a while ago, maybe a 7/8s.

[@msheron]

Ok. Thanks!

[@titan371]

Beautiful !!! But how to you attach the brush to the handle ?

[@lewisrazors]

I like to use epoxy, I llke JB weld brand epoxy, but any will work.

[@dexon555]

Absolutley beautiful.

[@lewisrazors]

dexon555 Thank you

[@abstractbybrian]

Do you have a video showing how you glued all the hair in? Do you buy the hair in a bundle? How does that work?

[@lewisrazors]

+abstractbybrian I do not have a video on gluing the knot in. Hair = knot, in brush lingo. I bought the knot premade from the Golden Nib. Gluing in is not a big deal, you just glue the knot in the hole. I usually use epoxy. I like jbweld brand epoxy, the dark gray color appeals to me, but any epoxy would do.

[@lewisrazors]

You can buy bush knots form Ebay, Lee Valley Tools, or from the Golden Nib. I got my knots though trading razor stuff at a meet.

[@zunedog31]

You're a great teacher! Do you get the brush in a kit? How does the brush stay in the handle?

[@lewisrazors]

zunedog31 I ordered the brush aka knot form the golden nib. The knot is glued into the handle.

[@litemup67]

Where do you get your rosewood from? A local hobby shop or online or something of the like?

[@jratlevesque]

Brilliant stuff!

[@lewisrazors]

Thank you

[@captainstrawberry15]

It looks awesome can I have one

[@lewisrazors]

Thanks for the comment

[@captainstrawberry15]

lewisrazors can I seriously have on email me. [e-mail]

[@lewisrazors]

I am using the glue as a finish for the wood, like varnish.

[@geniuspharmacist]

I miss this channel. I wish you could restart making videos again soon. Your videos are enlightening, educational, entertaining, and calming. You're not exactly making videos you're creating a legacy for the generations to come to learn from.

[@KarlWander]

What a beauty!

[@lewisrazors]

Thanks

[@oconnorwoodworking]

Did you make the lathe piece that holds the blank in the knot hole?

[@lewisrazors]

It came with the lathe when I bought it, it looks home made, maybe the previous owner

[@crazywhitedog78]

Very nice! I plan on turning one very soon. My question for you is how lind did you wait between coatings? Did you use an activator on this between coatings?

[@lewisrazors]

I think I waited 30 minues to an hour between the coatings. I did not use any type of activator.

[@lewisrazors]

The glue makes a durable finish. The glue stands up better to the soap and water that a shaving brush sees. A brush handle will have a lot of contact with hot soapy water. You could use any type of finish that want. I like oil and wax finishes, but in this case I went with the more durable finish.

[@robertmwhidbey]

may I ask where you get your brushes at (the brisels with knot). I really enjoy your videos...

[@lewisrazors]

Thanks for the comment. I got these knots from the Golden Nib.

[@lewisrazors]

Yes, I like to make handles that can stand on their end.

[@lewisrazors]

I do not have any brushes for sale. I primarily sell hand made straight razors. I sell them through Straight Razor Designs.

[@crazywhitedog78]

Was there any particular brand of glue you used?

[@lewisrazors]

No particular brand, I belive I used Hobby Lobby branded glue in the video.

[@MontyFox]

For someone new to turning, how big of lathe do you need to turn a brush. Maybe the better question would be what RPM must the motor achieve to turn the piece properly?

[@lewisrazors]

You can make the handles on small lathes. I am not sure of the rpm on my lathe, it has a handle one side is fast the other is slow, but no rpm markings.

[@steviesuperstar]

nice! did you use super glue instead of varnish cos it dries quicker?

[@lewisrazors]

steviesuperstar Yes, that is one of the reasons I used it, I like working with it. If you look up pen making videos, they have a ton of information on using it.

[@Porelorexeus]

very cool!

[@lewisrazors]

Cool!

[@Abhikpr.]

That's some skill

[@emsway7]

whats the reason for the super glue?

[@jonjensen6745]

What kind of drill chuck are you using in this video?

[@lewisrazors]

+Jon J. I am not sure what you are asking, I used a face plate, and a chunk of pine wood to make an improvised "jam chuck" . I jammed the handle onto the nub on the chunk of pine when I was doing the finishing.

[@jonjensen6745]

+lewisrazors sorry I might not be using the right term. Is it called the drive center? I mean the threaded post with the sharp point that is holding the wood on the lathe as you turn? I've just never seen one like that.

[@jonjensen6745]

+Jon J. At 1:22. On the left.

[@lewisrazors]

+Jon J. It is an old dead center, that I filed a couple notches in. A lot of the time I will drive with that dead center as opposed to a spur. When I catch the tool in the wood (which happens a bit, I am not the greatest on the lathe) it spins with no harm done.

[@lewisrazors]

The super glue works pretty well. If you do some searching on the internet there is a lot of information on it. The pen turning guys have using super glue or CA down to a science.

[@lewisrazors]

In my experience the durability of CA and polyurethane are about the same. Six of one half dozen of the other. I would feel comfortable using either.

[@MickeyCuervo36]

Oh wow! I'd have never thought to use superglue! Gotta try that.

[@lewisrazors]

I also thought it was kind of wierd when I first saw super glue being used.

[@mercoid]

lewisrazors awesome work. What does the superglue do? Harden the wood & seal out moisture....?

[@lewisrazors]

It seals the wood, I am using it like a varnish or shellac.

[@lewisrazors]

The inside of the hole gets covered with epoxy when you glue in the brush knot.

[@markkamyk7519]

Question, why the choice of finish? Why glue and not another type of finish?

[@lewisrazors]

Mark Kamyk Super glue is fast and durable, and it also happens to be the first thing I grabbed. There are lots of finishes that you could use.

[@markkamyk7519]

Thanks!

[@saxman7131]

Very cool

[@lewisrazors]

Thank you

[@saxman7131]

Superglue? I’d of never thunk it. Beautiful brush.

[@lewisrazors]

Super glue it sounded strange to me when I first hear of it also. It does make for a pretty good finish though.

[@saxman7131]

Lewis Razors looks gorgeous

[@DavideMassaJudo]

Bellissimo...

[@lewisrazors]

Davide Massa Thank you.

[@lewisrazors]

You are welcome

[@lewisrazors]

It sets up very quickly 10-15 minutes between coats.

[@crazywhitedog78]

Thanks!!!

[@curiosity802]

nice !

[@lewisrazors]

Alexandre Hans Albert Thanks

[@lewisrazors]

All of my lathe tools are right off of the grinder, I did not hone them.

[@andythorp9584]

do you sell these?

[@lewisrazors]

+Andy Thorp Thanks for asking, no I do not sell the brush handles.

[@renatoperito4623]

nice.

[@lewisrazors]

Renato Perito Thanks

[@arkas6797]

With slightly different, asymmetrical curves it would escape the resemblance to the handles of the old wooden seals. I have bad memories you see.

[@segresss]

Oddly satisfying

[@lewisrazors]

I am odd so that sounds right to me

[@rogeriowisniewski2039]

SHOOOWWWW !!!!

[@lewisrazors]

Rogério Wisniewski Thanks

[@jamespowell3712]

Wow.

[@lewisrazors]

Thanks

[@eetukuikkaniemi9822]

Sounds like a pretty expensive finish, wouldn't oil or wax be better and easier to apply?

[@ttzimas]

say NOW one more time!

[@lewisrazors]

Doing the voice over on the videos is not my strong suit. Now I will go back to drinking coffee.

[@lewisrazors]

You are welcome, I appreciate the feed back.

[@lewisrazors]

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[@lewisrazors]

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[@lewisrazors]

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[@lewisrazors]

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[@lewisrazors]

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[@lewisrazors]

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[@lewisrazors]

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[@lewisrazors]

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