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Bench Brush Project (formerly Dustpan and Brush Project) Update. (Howard Barnstone) On January 15 seven participants began the meeting with a discussion that even though the Bench Brush Project was a small one it had several interesting aspects to it that are more broadly applicable to other woodworking projects. This includes several complicated curves to the brush handle and the related wooden dustpan, the proportions of the brush, and wood bending techniques and/or bandsaw cutting techniques for making the sides of the wooden dustpan. We walked through developing a pattern for the brush, drilling holes for the bristle plugs, making the bristle plugs, and inserting them into the bench brush. We also discussed how to design other types of creative brush designs and outfitting them with the bristle plugs. Lastly, we went over the approach for making the wooden dustpan, in particular the two techniques for making the sides of the wooden dustpan.
Bristle packs, patterns, and the FW Bench Brush article were distributed with the idea that the participants would go off and make their bench brushes and dustpans. We decided to reconnect in the future to see the results of their version of the bench brush project.
In the picture left below, the participants (L to R) are Len Nyren, Rob Carver, Randy Hock, Linda Smith, John LeJeune, and Steve Iadarola. The Project leader, Howard Barnstone is seen in foreground in the picture to the right below.
Inlays, Paterae & Overlays Michael Wheeler January 4, 2025 Credits Vincent Valvo (Photos) and Tom Shirley (Photo Formatting) Traditional Woodworking in the Modern Era Dan Faia December 14, 2024 Credits Vincent Valvo |
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