28mm Big-boy Restore

[Scrom]

I've been looking for an old handle that could fit a 28mm knot. I got this brush on eBay. When it arrived, I found the opening was only 26mm. But after some vigorous sanding, I was able to fit the knot. It is a 28mm Silvertip from TGN, and I can't wait to use it. I'll post a picture of the brush in bloom once I use it after the epoxy cures. Now I just need to find a handle for a 30mm knot.

Here's the brush prior to restoration.
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[Scrom]

And post-restoration.
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[Merkur25]

That brush is HUGE!

 

[Duckster]

Saw off the handle and you have a nice chubby there

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[Vlad]

saw off the handle and you have a nice chubby there

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yes!

 

[Rivguy]

That is a beautiful brush and a very nice restoration. I like the dark red socket.

Best regards,

Doug

 

[beginish]

Nice restore, and hey, are your soaps trying to sneak out the back door?

 

[Gamma]

Nice job all around - what's the loft set at?

 

[djh]

Nice restore, and hey, are your soaps trying to sneak out the back door?

hehehehehe

 

[reyrascon]

Sweet looking brush, great job on the restore! How does it handle?

 

[Scrom]

I had to let the epoxy cure overnight, so I haven't tried it yet. I'm planning on taking it for a spin tonight.

I haven't measured the loft. I'll try to remember to do that before I use it.

 

[Scrom]

The loft is 55mm.

I lathered it up a couple of times to get out the funk. It made a crazy amount of lather. My arm got a little tired lifting it.

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[KiltedShaver]

Whoa!! That's one monster of a brush! Congratulations!

 

[hometownhero]

I'm planning on taking it for a spin tonight.

Pun intended?

 

[Scrom]

Of course.

 

[bob.e]

nice brush i'm hoping to get a face mop like that someday

 

[alabamalawyer]

Looks great! I have a 28 mm knot sitting around here. You've inspired me to search out a handle for it!

 

[Scrom]

Looks great! I have a 28 mm knot sitting around here. You've inspired me to search out a handle for it!

Good luck. It wasn't easy finding a handle with an opening this big.