Heirloom Bakelite Reknot. Thanks, Porp!

[VALevey]

A few weeks back I posted a thread asking if a B&B member would help me drill out a brush handle. B&B member Porp and I came to an agreement, and he was able to successfully drill out the hole from approximately 16mm to 22mm. This brush was my grandfather's, and I tried using it once. It had no backbone, and was completely unable to create a lather. This is my first reknot, and I used a 22mm Super Badger bulb set at approximately 55mm. I'm really excited about this brush.

 

[Col Wilburforce Buckshot]

A vast improvement to an already beautiful handle. Congrats.

 

[VALevey]

A vast improvement to an already beautiful handle. Congrats.

Thank you! I'm very pleased with the results.

 

[PFP_Dad]

Great knot, one of my favorites.

 

[mattdenicola]

A great decision, and a nice way to keep up the family treasure!

 

[GDCarrington]

Excellent! Enjoy!

 

[JaxJim]

Nice work all around. That's one gorgeous brush!

 

[Lothar101]

Beautiful Love the color!

 

[Porp]

Very nice job Victor! It looks great.

 

[VALevey]

Thanks everyone!

 

[gdavila]

Ahh I remember that post. I was curious to see the final result. Looks great! Have you used it yet?

 

[VALevey]

Ahh I remember that post. I was curious to see the final result. Looks great! Have you used it yet?

Sure have! It creates a fantastic lather, is super soft, and is by far my favorite brush.

 

[Shenanigans]

That is a really cool handle, what is it made out of?

 

[VALevey]

That is a really cool handle, what is it made out of?

I believe it's bakelite.