I have an old brush that I’ve had for close to 30 years and want to replace the knot. It has more sentimental value than anything else. Any direction would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Anyone can recommend a person that does new knots on a old shave brush?
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Rudy Vey. He has done a few of my vintage handle projects in addition to new brushes. You can find Rudy in the B&B Vendor Stores forum. He comes highly recommended around here.
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Thank you, I’ll give them a shout.
Rudy Vey
Reyes Restores
Razor Emporium
Strike Gold Shave
I think Leo Frilot used to
I'm sure I'm forgetting some.
Reyes Restores
Razor Emporium
Strike Gold Shave
I think Leo Frilot used to
I'm sure I'm forgetting some.
Messygoon
Abandoned By Gypsies.
Ditto on Rudy Vey. He’s wonderful.
Also, you could try DIY. I did my first 3 months ago. Used the range top to steam loosen my dad’s old Baton brush, then inserted a badger knot using silicone. Took an hour, and the materials from Maggard’s ran about $30. Gifted it to my son - it’s the brush on the right.
Videos on knot replacement
Also, you could try DIY. I did my first 3 months ago. Used the range top to steam loosen my dad’s old Baton brush, then inserted a badger knot using silicone. Took an hour, and the materials from Maggard’s ran about $30. Gifted it to my son - it’s the brush on the right.
Videos on knot replacement
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Just order as know and silicone that bad boy in there. Use cork to set loft height.
Yes Rudy Vey has made some beauties for me
DIY is not that difficult. I've done well over a dozen now. Plenty of tutorials as well available here on B&B.
But if it has sentimental value I would either try a few others first or have someone else do it.
Also - lesson learned the hard way: steaming works about 90-95% of the time - but it CAN and DOES warp, crack, destroy nice brushes very easily.
After a second loss, I now use the cut the hair down and drill press out the rest method now and have not had any issues with that method.
Might we see a pic of the project? We love pictures around here!
Rhody
I'm a Lumberjack.
Turn n shave will install a knot.
