Sometimes, bigger is better

[Gigster]

This Ever-Ready 100T was inspired in the following thread (see post 241):

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/114970-Share-Your-Restorations/page13


It’s also the first handle I dramatically increased the size of the knot hole (19mm to 26mm). My initial plan was to use an Ever-Ready 500PBT (all black with a gold colored ring around the mid-section.). Unfortunately, the 500PBT is in terrible shape and I’m still working on it.

As you can see in the above link, a ST bulb was used. To maintain the flow and aesthetics of the shape of the 100T, I went another knot route.

The arrival shots. . .

Opened the knot hole. . . .

Ready for new hair. . .

New wig. . . .

Initial bloom. . . .

Handle height = 51.7mm
Loft height = 46.2mm
Knot size [hair diameter at base] = 26mm (TGN 24mm Finest Fan)
Grip ring [narrow part of handle] = 29.3mm
Base of handle = 37.5mm
Weight = 2.0 oz or 58 gr

 

[GDCarrington]

Very nice restore.

 

[brucea]

Very nice. I agree the bulb shape gives a nicer look in these handles. I did my first one using a fan and ot works great but my second one i used a bulb and it looks much nicer

 

[Gigster]

What type of bulb to put in it (bulb or fan) was a hard pick. I enjoy bulb knots more than fans, but I've been on a fan thing lately. If I do another ER in this shape/style, I'll do a bulb.

 

[NexlevMM]

That blooms really nicely with that handle. It seems so symmetrical.

 

[brucea]

I like the fuller shape of the bulb. Just looks cooler to me but performance wise no difference to me

 

[Sledgehammer39]

Awesome Restore!

 

[chrismikehead]

You opened that up a bunch for that big knot! Good looking restore.

 

[Deltaboy]

That is a great job !