I bought this old brush because I have a warped sense of humor. I knew right off the bat it'd need a new knot, so I ordered a 20mm Best Badger from TGN.
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My first attempt at putting a new knot in a brush.
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Nice job!
Nice work. My favorite two brushes have both been reknotted.
Well done! You can still get a lot of shine from the handle if you have a buffing wheel and rouge on a dremel.
Excellent!
Such a cool handle! Nicely done.
Nice restoration! I think of that style as tin cup brushes.
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Thanks everyone.
I was concerned because I didn't have "marine-grade" epoxy & I didn't know how much to use.. I ended up using Gorilla Glue epoxy. I like Gorilla Glue products...always had good luck with them.
I was concerned because I didn't have "marine-grade" epoxy & I didn't know how much to use.. I ended up using Gorilla Glue epoxy. I like Gorilla Glue products...always had good luck with them.
That handle shape looks great
I don't feel like the glue/epoxy used is critical. Worst case scenario the knot falls out at some stage in which case you simply glue it back in. If anything, using a less "secure" product will just help the next time the brush needs to be reknotted.
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So is it normal for these knots to stink like a gut wagon when wet?
yes, they'll smell 'au naturale' for a while. i always lather mine up in something strong and leave it for a few hours. hey if it stinks you know it came off a real badger right? ha.
ps. oh and nice restore! i've never seen a handle quite like that one!
ps. oh and nice restore! i've never seen a handle quite like that one!
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Whereabouts in KY, stevodevo?
Whipped Dog provides a small packet of Oxy Clean with their knots, which works quite well. You just soak for 3-4 minutes at a time, 3-4 times, rinsing between soaks. Not sure of the mixture ratio with water. I think it was a teaspoon of Oxy Clean to a cup of water.
hey just got back on and saw your question... i'm in podunk, otherwise known as Paducah! hehe
Here's how to lose the funky smell....from the B&B shave wiki...
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/How_to_Clean_a_Shaving_Brush
Ronnie
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/How_to_Clean_a_Shaving_Brush
Ronnie
