First try at a restoration - Maid Rite #12

[Rangerfan]

I found a good looking maid rite #12 in an antique shop today. I have the know out and have wet sanded it and polished it with plastic polish and she is looking good.

I have measured and it appears to take a 19mm knot. I will probably set a 20mm after some sanding.

Can anyone give me the original specs on this model. any other information or suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.

 

[JaxJim]

Can't help with specs, but please post pics. We really like photos around here.

Good luck!

 

[Snargle]

Original specs on most vintage brushes is pretty much a good guess. These were cheap, everyday items, and no one paid much attention to them.

 

[Rangerfan]

Here is a before and after. I removed the old knot. Enlarged the hole and set a TGN synthetic 22mm knot. Loft is 51 or 52mm. Brush feels great. Very soft with some backbone. Makes a great lather. No complaints. First picture is before, second pic is the finished product. I am please with the outcome but learned a lot in the process. Please comment and critique. Thanks.

 

[Snargle]

Looks fine from here. If you're happy, we're happy. Welcome to Restorations Anonymous!

 

[JaxJim]

Nice work! And a nice looking brush, too. Love that teal over ivory.

 

[Porsche912]

Looks good. I just picked up the exact same brush on eBay and am waiting for it to arrive. Now I know what it should look like when I'm done.