Caswell-Massey loose knot

[Doug_in_NNY]

I bought a Caswell-Massey brush off eBay several months ago. The original box label says "Pewter Shave Brush Badger." The shiny handle has "Caswell-Massey" on one side and "Super Badger Handmade in England" on the other.

The knot turns. It doesn't wiggle. It turns. I only noticed this yesterday because I thought it was time to begin using it. It seems new otherwise.

I am contacting C-M to see if they will warranty it, but their web site says that they take returns for only sixty days after the sale.

So, if I have to fix this myself, where do I start? Is there anyone on this list that does this work for a fee? Or is there a simple solution?

Thanks for your help.

Doug

 

[Schwert]

You could try twisting the knot gently to see if you can pop it out...if so a tough of epoxy would set it right.

Rudy Vey does restorations here if you do not want to try this.

 

[Voll]

I have a shaving brush with a pewter handle and when I replaced the old knot with a silvertip knot from Golden Nib I found the handle had a plastic liner. The new knot started to turn a few months ago and I suspect it is the plastic liner that is rotating as the knot is still glued tightly. If a plastic liner is a standard feature in pewter handles then you may be having the same experience. I don't find it a problem so I'm not going to do anything in case I damage the knot.

 

[Doug_in_NNY]

I phoned Rudy Vey on Tuesday, 18 May. We talked for about 15 minutes. He is a very knowledgeable man, a good professional from what I gather from his comments and his web site.

I am sending him the Caswell-Massey brush for him to look over. He has the time and knowledge to get into something that I don't have.

And I'm ordering a brush from him. I like the way he thinks about his work and his products.

Doug

 

[Schwert]

Good call, Rudy will set this one right for you and you will enjoy whatever you decide to buy from him too.

 

[Doug_in_NNY]

I just received an e-mail from Rudy Vey. He used a syringe and a small-ish needle to inject epoxy between the lip of the handle and the edge of the knot. It seem to have solved the problem.

I am now in the process of deciding on the details of a new Badger brush. I am very impressed with his competence and professionalism.

Thanks to those who helped me find him.

Doug

 

[Doug_in_NNY]

So, here's the end of the matter.

I received two brushes from him today, the C-M and one that I ordered. It is Boxelder Burl, stabilized. I am very impressed with his professional work and his excellent communication. Here's his work.

A big thank you to Schwert for sending me in his direction. I am more than satisfied.

Doug

 

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The C-M brush looks great, but that boxelder Burl handle is an absolute jawdropper.