A call for new brush restorers - PIF

[gmgaj]

Time for a new PIF. This one is for those of you who haven't ever restored an old brush. I will provide an old brush that needs to be cleaned, have the old knot removed, polished, and have a new knot set in. It can be done with a minimal amount of tools (I use a dremel with a machining bit, and a sanding drum), and you will have a usable brush when you are done. Please note that I am not supplying a new knot, and you will need to pick out what will suit you best. There are a lot of options available, and you can pick what suits you best. The brushes involved will take an 18mm or 20mm knot.

You can look through this thread for a general idea of how to go about the restore:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/58175-Step-by-step-Ever-Ready-brush-restoration

Ok, now for the fine print. 2 conditions only: First, to be eligible, you must not have done a restore before. Second, I'd like you to report on your project. Create a thread in the brush restoration area on your progress (hopefully with pictures) as you complete your restoration. If you have questions, that would be a good place to ask as well.

I will give the winner his choice of one of these 2 made rite brushes

the brush on the left is a bit smaller, and may require an 18mm knot. The brush on the right should take a 20mm. If you win, I'd wait until you get the old knot out before ordering the new one. It can be hard to tell before then.


Post here with an I'm in to be included. I will select a winner on January 12 using a random number generator.

 

[jzuzphreek]

I'm In! ooohhh! I can't wait. I've been wanting to restore a brush for a long time, but never seem to see any at the flea markets. Used to see them all the time before I was interested. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've passed up a few Everreadys. :/

 

[NexlevMM]

Not in, but these handles will look awesome once restored!

 

[wheelhouse]

I'm in, been wanting to a couple of these and this would be a great way to get started! Thanks for doing this!

 

[LBussy]

I'm in sir, and thank you for the chance to try this out.

 

[dickt]

I would love to give it a try.

 

[gmgaj]

Bump! 8 days til a winner is picked. Still plenty of time to sign up.

 

[FL shaver]

Not for me, but I'd love to see how creative someone can be with the base of the one on the right!

 

[5 o'clock shadow]

I'm in. I've been thinking about restoring / making a brush, I just don't have any of the tools to do it. I could definitely drop a few bucks to pick up a dremel to get started on this though. Have to start somewhere, right?

 

[Jut]

i'm in...i guess if i win it is meant to be, as i am a bit on the fence on this.

 

[Awwmk4]

I'm in!

 

[gmgaj]

Bump #2. 4 days until the drawing.

 

[gmgaj]

BTW, the restoring forum for recording your progress is here:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/forumdisplay.php/54-Brush-Making-and-Restorations

 

[gmgaj]

Last call for participants! I draw a winner tomorrow.

 

[gmgaj]

The winner has been randomly selected. jzuzphreek is the winner! He gets his choice of handles. I have also decided that there will be a second winner, and that person will get the remaining handle if he wants it. I will inform the second winner after jzuzphreek makes his choice of handles.

For both winners: don't forget to post your progress on your project on the brush making and restoration forum: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/forumdisplay.php/54-Brush-Making-and-Restorations

Thanks everyone for joining!

 

[5 o'clock shadow]

Congratulations Jzuzphreek. Looking forward to following the restoration.

 

[gmgaj]

Don't give up yet! One more person will have the option of taking the remaining handle.

 

[neilyasno]

I am definitely in. This is a perfect excuse to own a new brush. I have never ever done a restore.

 

[5 o'clock shadow]

Oh, I haven't given up. No worries there.

 

[jzuzphreek]

Thanks so much!!! I can't believe I actually won something!!! Whoop! I've chosen the brush on the right. I like the stoutness of the handle compared to the other brush. I'm so excited thanks Gm!!