Omega 10072 destruction and transformation

[grump]

I purchased this brush basically for the knot. While the brush did look nice it has a hollow handle.

So this is what I did. I designed and purchased a handle turned by Rudy Vey and the rest is as follows.

The starting brush.

I used a Dremel cutting disk to gently cut the black portion holding the knot.

The bottom then just popped off, but I kept it in place long enough to cut down the opposite side.

Then I took a screwdriver to pry it apart.

This exposed the glued knot that was tapered.

The anatomy of the brush.

I reshaped the knot with a file and cut a groove into it for the epoxy to fill in a little. I also cut a small groove on the inside of the knot hole.

I then glued the knot in the handle. This is the result.

 

[Greybeard]

I've thought about doing something like that myself. Nice to see it done and so well illustrated. Just a great job Phil.

 

[luvmysuper]

Superb pictorial, and a great looking brush too!

 

[dalecooper51]

I like that handle.

It reminds me of a woman wearing a corset.

What did you use to reshape the base of the knot so it would fit in the new handle?

 

[prophetic_joe]

Simply outstanding. Love it.

 

[fidjit]

Oh no !!!!!

I've now got all the restore TGN Badger knot brushes I want. I can now see another obsession with restoring vintage brushes with Omega knots !!!!

Good work .

( Is that the best/cheapest Omega brush to use as a donor ??? )

 

[grump]

I like that handle.

It reminds me of a woman wearing a corset.

What did you use to reshape the base of the knot so it would fit in the new handle?

I actually used a file but you could use a dremel barrel sander.

Oh no !!!!!

I've now got all the restore TGN Badger knot brushes I want. I can now see another obsession with restoring vintage brushes with Omega knots !!!!

Good work .

( Is that the best/cheapest Omega brush to use as a donor ??? )

No, I believe there is one cheaper, but you have to consider knot size and loft.

 

[schatz]

This was a very instructive thread. Thanks for documentating the process.

 

[Rudy Vey]

I purchased this brush basically for the knot. While the brush did look nice it has a hollow handle.

So this is what I did. I purchased a Handle turned by Rudy Vey and the rest is as follows.

The starting brush.

I used a Dremel cutting disk to gently cut the black portion holding the knot.

The bottom then just popped off, but I kept it in place long enough to cut down the opposite side.

The I took a screwdriver to pry it apart.

This exposed the glued knot that was tapered.

The anatomy of the brush.

I reshaped the knot with a file and cut a groove into it for the epoxy to fill in a little. I also cut a small groove on the inside of the knot hole.

Then glued the knot in the handle. This is the result.

Phil, that came out great!!! I have made a few brushes for customers using the knot from 10066 brushes.

 

[Legion]

Ha! This is the first restore where I've seen someone keep the knot and throw away the handle!

I actually own that model Omega. It works well, although I agree it looks much better with that custom handle.

Gee I want a lathe! Think of the possibilities...

 

[Darjeeling Express]

Grump, beautifully done!

 

[poppi]

That is really cool! Nice job. Hope you enjoy.

 

[Carolina Kiltman]

Very nice job on the handle. I really like the proportions, so many brushes are "out of balance" to my eye. Bravo Zulu!

 

[pauls51]

Very nice looking handle and good idea using the Omega knot!

 

[calcustom]

Great work and a nice looking brush.

 

[Schwert]

Nicely done.

GN now sells some Omega knots with a black base....I am curious to try one of those...cutting off the black base for an EverReady handle I have.

 

[NorrisB]

Damn I hate it when people delete their pics

 

[pdieten]

Damn I hate it when people delete their pics

I don’t think they were deleted. Most pictures from that long ago are gone. Probably lost during some upgrade in the forum software.