Brush Restore Question / MMs

[Hidell]

I have a handle that I'm boring out that measures 15/16ths of an inch, which according to my calculation equals 23.8mm in diameter. I would like to install the correct size knot, but can someone recommend whether the knot should be 23mm, or would 22 or 24 be the right choice?

Thanks.

 

[PFP_Dad]

TGN knots come in even mm numbers and I've been getting 2mm less than the hole size. It's worked great for me, but I've only done 3-4 so far.

 

[NexlevMM]

22mm would give you a shorter loft if thats what you prefer, but a 24mm knot would require you to bore it out even more so it wouldnt look like a brush with a big knot sticking out. I'd recommend 22mm, just so the knot sits better and requires less work on your part. Good Luck!

 

[GDCarrington]

Always leave at least 1 mm over the specified knot size by any knot maker in case that they go over by 1/2 mm on the large size.

I have put 22 mm in a 24 mm hole with no problems because the flair from the knot base to where the knot leaves the handle will fill in the space.

Good fortune.

 

[hig789]

It's not the side of the plug you have to worry about its the bulge above the plug. I'd go with a 22mm and you still might have to open the hole up a little depending on how deep you set it.

 

[GDCarrington]

That leads to the question of how deep are you setting it?