Semogue 830 Repurposed

[mr_houston]

I’ve got a Maddard 2-band in 26 mm due in today. I’ve also got an old Semogue 830 handle that I’ve always admired.

I tore out the metal cup and drilled it out to 26mm. Its beautiful, like a crystal glass. But I sure miss the red color.

Could I paint the inside with Testers enamel, then epoxy on top of that?

 

[rockviper]

What about tinting the epoxy using some (not much) of the paint instead?

 

[mr_houston]

Seems like a good idea.

But I think the bottom of the knot would rest on bottom of the hole and show through the clear acryllic.

Maybe let a thin layer of colored epoxy first until hard, then set the knot.

 

[Graydog]

I have seen many a Vintage brush that has a paint color in the cup.
I have used Testors model paint in the past .

 

[ajkel64]

I like it as it is. But whatever you do please show us the finished brush.

 

[BigJ]

Up to you, of course, but the handle is attractive as is IMO.

 

[Graydog]

The issue with leaving as is ,once you glue the knot in the epoxy will be visible

 

[mr_houston]

Wow. That’s a big knot. Very dense, too.

I’ve only had up to a 24 mm before. I will have to widen it some more and re-polish. Even a bit extra, if I paint it.

I will post a pic this weekend of the final product.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[mr_houston]

Done and lathered once. I am impressed with Maggard’s knot.

I used Testors enamel paint with a recommended 48 hours dry time. As I placed the knot in, I got some scratches in the paint. Usually, you would leave some fine surface texture for the paint to adhere to better. But with the transparent handle, I don't think it would look right. So, that is the trade off.

 

[rockviper]

That came out pretty gosh darn golly gee good. Congrats!

 

[Claudel Xerxes]

That came out pretty gosh darn golly gee good. Congrats!

+1

 

[CigarSmoka]

Awesome!

 

[John Rose]

That did turn out nice.
I have a 620, and my favourite part about it is the handle. I'd definitely attempt a re-knot if/when the original fails. It already rotates in the handle, until it gets wet.

I tore out the metal cup and drilled it out to 26mm.

So, it's a cup and not just a ferrule or ring?

 

[Big Jim]

That turned out beautiful. I know what I'm going to do with a clear handle I have. Thanks for the inspiration!

 

[FarmerTan]

Excellent work.

 

[MVD1]

Wonderful! Mine is loose and shedding, so you have provided some inspiration.

 

[REV579]

I like it.

 

[Big Jim]

Beautiful brush. I have a clear handle and was thinking about paining the socket red and this clinched to. Thank you.

 

[ischiapp3]

Its beautiful, like a crystal glass.

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[Bubba Bob]

I remember quite awhile ago painting lexan. The technique I followed recommended roughing up the surface with brass wool (rather than steel wool so no errant fibers would rust, of course you would wash it anyway so I don't know if it matters).

After painting you could not detect any scratches at all, the paint fills in all the crevices. Might be worth a try on a piece of scrape first. I'm guessing you'd get better adhesion and still would look great on the outside.