Thread: Genuine feedback please

Originally Posted by woodPixel

Dude! Get it from Monaro Toys and Hobbies on Kembla Street Fyshwick, opposite all those ugly car yards on the main drag.

They stock the BSI CA in thin, med and thick, plus the Hafele activator.

All at excellent prices.I use it for my pens.

Dammit!! I was even in Fyshwick and it completely slipped my mind [emoji35]
I'll try CA on the next one.

Originally Posted by mattm82

I had psyched myself up to try a CA finish but turns out that Canberra doesn't seem to have it anywhere and I need it today.

I got a wipe on poly to try. I do have tru-oil but interested to try the poly how.

I'll just have to make some more bowls and brushes and try all the options.

WOP probably wont go over the EEE so well.

I've used Minwax WOP ( Satin & Gloss) and it does not like naturally oily timbers as it takes a long time to cure (if at all on some), so is perhaps not a good choice. The harder inland timbers do take an oil finish well. Film finishes like CA, epoxy, WOP will eventually get moisture under them and will lift / peel whereas oil finishes won't because the oil is in the pores of the timber. Oil finishes will lose their appeal but are easier to repair / refurbish.

Originally Posted by Mobyturns

WOP probably wont go over the EEE so well.

I've used Minwax WOP ( Satin & Gloss) and it does not like naturally oily timbers as it takes a long time to cure (if at all on some), so is perhaps not a good choice. The harder inland timbers do take an oil finish well. Film finishes like CA, epoxy, WOP will eventually get moisture under them and will lift / peel whereas oil finishes won't because the oil is in the pores of the timber. Oil finishes will lose their appeal but are easier to repair / refurbish.

Hmmm now I'm conflicted. I use wax finishes for the same reason, easy to refurbish and can take abuse better than hard finishes.

I definitely can't go wrong with oil, and the recipient can always drop it around for a touch up... I'll have to have a think now!

Originally Posted by mattm82

Hi,

I have turned my first shaving brush and shave bowl. I have not turned either before so would like to hear your feedback on what could be improved.

I am not sensitive, if you see flaws please let me know. Looking to improve where ever I can. Thanks in advance.

Matt

Hi Matt

have you used the brush and bowl?
how do they feel in the hand, where does the shape need tweaking to provide in a better fit?

Hi Ian, yet to finish them so haven't tried them properly but they both feel good. Te brush I will probably make a little narrower next time, just because it suits me a little better, but the brush fits the bowl well, room to lather up but not too big. I'll be able to get some good feedback from8 the user too so time will tell.

Got the set finished today and collected about an hour after it was done!



I re-handled the razor, I didn't have time to try to make the head myself.

I originally tried to do a box joint, but don't have the tools and the hacksaw didn't really do the job. Might be time to invest in a nice saw.

Razor handle is turned titanium with the gidgee outer. I'm liking it a lot.