Turn a Shaving Brush

[@unopine]

I also enjoyed the voice-over. I often find that I simply don't have the time (or attention span, lol) to watch a long tutorial. I searched for "turning a shaving brush", and this video perfectly and concisely answered many questions I had. Thanks Mike!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad it was helpful! I need to do some comparison of the metrics YT provides for this video and the longer one I did earlier to see if it will guide me to better videos. Shorter is sometimes better but not always and not for every viewer.

[@jimrobb6325]

Hi Mike Your voice over was excellent. Good content considering the simplicity of the project yet promoted with passion, quality and clarity. Thank you

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks so much, Jim.

[@tmhcanonshooter]

Great video as always, Mike. I also really like the audio quality of your voice-overs.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, I use a Blue Yeti mic I picked up used for close to $100.

[@rbollard1]

Very personable video. Seemed you were talking to me. Like this very much. Learn much more from you than most others. Thanks a bunch!

[@alanmullock381]

Good quality all round Mike!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Alan.

[@timrauscher3965]

Sound was great. I like the narrative as you are doing the work.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@christhornton5786]

Good sound quality, helpful narration, and this makes me want a lathe even more. Synthetic knots have really improved over the years and they're quite good now.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I agree. Get a lathe and fall into the Vortex.

[@charleskallay5484]

The sound was great!

[@gilgrace1915]

The voiceover works very well Mike. I still enjoy watching your tool work. Well done.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I appreciate the feedback, Gil.

[@cigarsmoka9741]

Another nice brush Mike, I’m sure your daughter-in-law will love it. That black & white synthetic (aka “tuxedo knot”) is a great synth. As for the voiceover I think it was excellent, it would be a nice addition to future videos. Thanks for the vid & take care. - Jay

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Jay. VO's can speed up editing.

[@diydarkmatter]

i think you done a fine job mike with the voice over. not my favorite way to do videos ether but sometimes its necessary. the key is to do it in a way people dont really think about it alot and i think you done that really well . i can tell you put alot of thought into your videos and it shows . i do alot of carving videos most of the time and have just started doing lathe videos so ive found myself trying to figure out new camera angles and come to realize i need to build a camera mount that i can move around . i think im going to have to modify my shop light that has that movable arm into a camera mount to lol . ok well sorry for the long comments cant help myself .

[@markyehle6355]

Your voice over was high quality and works well with your excellent explanations. I especially like the "little" asides that help me understand the process of wood turning.

[@kensherwin4544]

Here's another vote for the voiceover. The sound quality is superb. Thank you.

[@YarnAce]

loved the voice over. stunning brush the colour was outstanding,

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks, Chica. It will eventually darken to a honey brown.

[@kenkay40]

Great project Mike, thanks for posting. BTW... doing the voice over works well, I like it. :)

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for that feedback. I may do more of these. It does make editing easier.

[@dennisgonyier9542]

Voice over adds true value to your presentation.

[@stevenhansen8641]

Thanks for sharing Mike Voice overs are good

[@glencrandall7051]

I really like the osage orange. This is a great beginners project. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

My daughter in law surprised me. She preferred the darker and heaver mountain mahgoany one I turned in the video.

[@LewisKauffman]

Thanks, Mike!

[@gregoryfleeman4582]

Nice job. Sound is great!

[@johnwallace4408]

Mike, this is a simple project however a great project for practicing one's skew skills!! SAFE TURNING, John

[@mitchellmanning7887]

👍,, thanks for sharing

[@cobberpete1]

Voice over was good Mike. I just need to find a supplier in Australia for the 'Knots'.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

JGI, just Google it!

[@woodchuck1]

Very nice. ..

[@ajmagic111]

another plus for the voice over and sound quality

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@gomezokpala7956]

Wow Mike this brush handle is beautiful!❤👍🏾 Please can one be ordered for directly from you?🙏🏾

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

This one was for my daughter in law to shave her legs. She is a vegan so natuaral bristles. I do have one that is a badger fur with a spalter sycamore handle. Email me if interest ed [e-mail]. No overseas delivery.

[@donaldtrabeauxjr5323]

All is good but awesome brush

[@westifer566]

Hi Mike! I am turning some of these, and wondering about the best finish! I would like durable and still attractive (no surprise), so I'm trying a few things. One suggestion had been Boiled Linseed Oil followed by CA - however, that seems to produce an "orange peel" surface, so I was disappointed. I noticed your use of the Minwax antique oil, so I'm wondering how that holds up. Do you have to re-coat periodically? And can you suggest a long lasting (waterproof) finish?? Many thanks in advance, I really learn a lot from your videos!!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Any waterproof film finish is likely to eventually fail. You would need to extend the finish into the hole as water is going to sneak into the edges. Minwax AO penetrates the wood but will likely need replenishing to look shiney. I used my brush for several years (bocote) before refreshing. Another option is to use a resin blank.

[@westifer566]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning Thanks Mike! I am considering making a hybrid blank (I prefer turning wood much more than turning resin!), where the knot is mounted in a resin socket. In addition, I'm going to check out the minwax product, experiment with poly and CA, and try to figure out what works best in the short and long run. I appreciate your consultation, and love the videos!. Oh, and I think the voice-over works great. I think a combination is probably the superior choice. Many thanks! - Wes

[@debbiecoull6957]

I wonder why thew sound fell away and then came back loud with me?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I did not spend enough time trying to balance the sound in all of the clips maybe. Thanks for sharing,.