I recently caught the DE shavingbug and have found a new passion! What with all the cool soaps, creams, pre andpost shaves, after shaves, razors, blades, etc. the investment adds up quickly.So I decided to make a couple of brushes. The first handle is complete. Itis white oak with black paint rubbed into the grain, walnut stain, and Tru OilFinish. It is 45mm tall and about 42mm square. The knot is TGN Finest 3-bandbadger, 24mm to be set into a 26mm hole at 50mm loft.
I had thought to set it with a two partwaterproof epoxy until I read this post by rudyt in another thread: I would suggest staying away from epoxy anduse good old GE Silicone. It's more than strong enough, is completelywaterproof, and best of all, you can remove the knot at a later time with asolid sharp twist -- really useful if you're playing with getting the perfectloft.So now Im conflicted. (Lord! Dontlet my wife know I said that!) Silicone seems to offer some advantages that I findinteresting. What are the disadvantages --if any? If anyone has experience with epoxy versus silicone Id love to hearyour advice.
I had thought to set it with a two partwaterproof epoxy until I read this post by rudyt in another thread: I would suggest staying away from epoxy anduse good old GE Silicone. It's more than strong enough, is completelywaterproof, and best of all, you can remove the knot at a later time with asolid sharp twist -- really useful if you're playing with getting the perfectloft.So now Im conflicted. (Lord! Dontlet my wife know I said that!) Silicone seems to offer some advantages that I findinteresting. What are the disadvantages --if any? If anyone has experience with epoxy versus silicone Id love to hearyour advice.