Turning a razor and brush from a log

Take a simple log. This one is Laburnum

Square it down to roughly the size you need

Find and mark the centre of each end

Indent a small hole in the center of one end

Gently hammer into centre to hold wood in the other end

Choose correct speed setting

Choose correct tools

One for Razor, one for Brush

Center on Lathe

Slow speed on lathe and use this roughing out gouge to take off square edges or make round

Place rounded wood in chuck and drill centre to required size, (usually 6 or 7mm)

Drill through

Check fit of metal centre rod

Glue if required

Trim off excess wood

Fit mandrel to lathe

When glue dry, place wood on mandrel

Support with tailstock

Turn to desired shape then sand

From course to fine

For a decent shine try Yorkshire Grit, work into the grain then use paper to polish and clean

Friction Polish can also be used

Polish to desired sheen

Repeat process for Brush

Fit the metal ands and brush