Butterscotch Restoration Dilemma

[Scrom]

In the spirit of Jack-in-the-Green's Which handle should I re-knot first? thread, I will submit the two butterscotch handles I have ready and waiting for a knot. They are both about 22mm and I was planning on trying the 22mm Finest Badger Fan Shape knot. They are very similar handles. The first is a Drake and the second is a Fuller just like the one fidjit restored previously here.

What do you think? Which one should I do?

 

[spanx]

They'll look great.

 

[Schwert]

Wow, they both look like good candidates for some new hair.

I would do the Fuller first....I don't exactly know why but the shiny black against the more "figured" butterscotch is my guess.

 

[grump]

Wow, they both look like good candidates for some new hair.

I would do the Fuller first....I don't exactly know why but the shiny black against the more "figured" butterscotch is my guess.

+1 , I am working on similar candidates.

 

[fidjit]

I love the look and feel of my Fuller. I've been using it consistenly since I restore it.

Go the Fuller, yours is in much better condition than mine was and hopefully my restore helps avoid too many "traps" ( of course if you just use the standard shelf then there's not that many traps anyways, just watch out for the metal band around the knot with your drill/dremel )

Go the Fuller...go the Fuller........

( oh and make sure you post the results )

 

[Scrom]

It seems most people agree with my instinct to go with the Fuller. It is a really nice looking handle. Once the knot is set, I'll post some more pictures.

Thanks!

 

[Jack-in-the-Green]

Sounds like the decision is already made, but I agree. Fuller. I like the marbling in the butterscotch, and it has a slightly more unusual shape.

Don't forget to post the results in the Share Your Restorations thread.

 

[Rudy Vey]

You might consider the 20 mm version of the knots. Reason is that just the glue plug is about 22 mm and the brush get quite a bit wider just above the plug. If you want to reduce the loft and set the knot a bit deeper you definitely need a smaller knot.

 

[theperfectstorm]

You might consider the 20 mm version of the knots. Reason is that just the glue plug is about 22 mm and the brush get quite a bit wider just above the plug. If you want to reduce the loft and set the knot a bit deeper you definitely need a smaller knot.

Listen to the man. He knows.

Good advice, Rudy.

 

[fidjit]

You might consider the 20 mm version of the knots. Reason is that just the glue plug is about 22 mm and the brush get quite a bit wider just above the plug. If you want to reduce the loft and set the knot a bit deeper you definitely need a smaller knot.

Just be aware on the Fuller that a 20mm will not sit well in the standard knot hole as there isn't enough depth and the diameter is too big ( I really wish I'd taken some accurate measurements )

If you use a 20mm you will have to drill out the standard knot shelf and make a new lower one !

 

[Vinny Bobo]

Fuller