Happy Easter!

This will be short tonight, but I wanted to share some brush pics. First, a customer designed sweetheart on the left and a brush based on one of my designs on the right. I like them both, but isn't it interesting how the one on the left makes you focus on the profile and the one on the right makes you focus on the grain? One of the joys of woodworking is the wood characteristics. The ability to work the wood is one, and the grain is another. It's a tough choice, but with burl, I have to go with the grain.

Speaking of burl, I have the chunk on the right on it's way. It's very turbulent looking don't you think? I'm looking forward to working with it.

Buying wood via the Internet is not an easy thing to do. As I've said, I've been treated right by the Exotic Wood Group. Their wood is reasonably dry, and it has met my needs. That's where I bought this hunk of Brownian Motion. I can't wait to cut into that baby!

Buying on ebay has been a bit more hit-or-miss. I have picked up some beautiful pieces, but some have been very green.

Actually, I am a big fan of green wood. It turns beautifully. The problem is that it has a mind of its own after you are done. So, to make it work, you have to turn it, then let it rest and dry, and then finish it. Or, go for the rustic "I turned it, then it shaped itself" look. Personally, I like both outcomes, but some don't. You better know your customer before you choose your path!

Good night my friends. May all your (and my) tools be sharp in the morning!