No idea how to restore..

[c0ry]

I just won this lot on eBay and I'd definitely like to restore the brush with a knot from the golden nib:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280498828890&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

My main question is, how can I figure out what size knot to buy (or does it not matter?) I'm just not sure if the handle would only take ONE specific size, or if any size can be stuffed in there?

My next question is, how would I remove the current knot of boar bristles in there?

Finally, how would I epoxy the new knot in?

I can't seem to find a tutorial here for restoring old brushes, but if someone can either answer me these questions or point me in the right direction, I'd be very appreciative!

Thanks for reading and helping.

 

[vitaman]

This might help in getting you started......http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=58175&highlight=ever-ready

 

[Radar O\'Reilly]

I too need help. I recently acquired a Old Spice type brush, and don't know how to safely take it apart to change the bristles. I tried searching for Old Spice Brush, but of course the search filter weeds out the word "old", so I haven't had much luck trying to find a thread to help me out.

 

[mycarver]

The link does cover it essentially. Maybe it's just me being around woodworking tools on a daily basis,, but something about that drill bit gives me the willys. I know it's a posed photo,,it can and will work,, and the actual mechanics of it will vary from person to person depending on skill with tools. But,,,,
Other than that,, cut off the old bristles, and ream out the remaining core. I happen to have a selection of Forstner bits, Foredom flex shaft grinders, band saws, NSK's etc. as well as jigs to hold brushes in my Drill Press for quick , SAFE removal. The last one in a wood handle took all of a couple minutes with the right tools.
In addition to that I have multiple bench grinders set up with a variety of polishing wheels and rouges that cleans up the outsides rather quickly with little effort. Care must be used to not wipe out details, burn/ melt plastics etc. but they do work well.
Recently I restored a cloudy, scratched clear base brush to crystal clarity with these tools. Truth be told, I have used it to polish out scratches on my sunglasses.

 

[SliceOfLife]

I use kitchen shears, a dremel with a grinding drum, and a drill press with 1/4" 1/2" and 3/4" drill bits.


Cut the bristles down (doesn't have to be perfect or very low, it's mainly to make it easier to see what you're doing in step 2)

Hold or clamp the brush VERY tightly on drillpress (since it's a long handle there will be a great deal more force on it if you hold it at the base, so hold or clamp it near the knot).

Drill a hole as close to center of the knot and as deep as you want to set the replacement with the 1/4" bit.

Expand that hole with the 1/2" and 3/4" bits.

Using the dremel and grinding drum, correct the hole, remove the last of the hair and give yourself a nice, sanded surface for the adhesive to grip.

Check diameter, depth, etc. If your depth is a little off the grinding drum (or a grinding point or drill bit + routing bit on the dremel) can correct it. If you need a lot more depth, go back to the drill press.

Do any sanding/polishing/painting/finishing you want on the handle

Glue in your knot

Let glue set

Shave