Wood-handle Ever-Ready Rejuvenation

[jnelson_22]

Received this wood-handled Ever-Ready brush in sorry shape and decided I’d like to try my hand and give it a renewed shot at service. I don’t intend to get it to like-new condition and am not tied to keeping it true to the manufacturer’s specs, but I like the size and shape and would like it to be useable.

First step, I went to cut the knot off and once I started cutting realized the knot would pull out with a little effort. Excellent, since I wasn’t looking forward to drilling out the glue...

The knot opening measures about 20mm, so I ordered an 18mm Master Silvertip knot from TGN.

 

[jnelson_22]

Next step was to do a little sanding and then I applied three layers of spray-can clear polyurethane.

And now I wait patiently for USPS...

 

[sharktown]

Looks like a winner - let us know how it performs with the new knot!
I revamped two vintage brushes so far - a Ever-Ready 200T and a Fuller. I drilled out both knots on those brushes, not hard but took a bit to get the depth right.
The Ever-Ready got a 20mm finest badger and the Fuller a 22mm Timberwolf synthetic. I enjoyed revamping those brushes and putting them to good use again. Waiting for delivery on another to do the same thing!

 

[ajkel64]

Looking good. Will be nice to see it with the knot installed.

 

[jnelson_22]

Knot arrived from Scottsdale today. The Golden Nib Master Silvertip 18mm. Feels nice straight out of the shipping envelope and fits the ~20mm opening with plenty of wiggle room. The depth seems perfect without modification.

A bit of two-part epoxy and now it will spend a couple days drying on the shelf. Looks like it’s in good company, though.

 

[jnelson_22]

First lather today. I gave the epoxy the weekend to set and took the brush for a Monday morning shave. The little knot performed well and the brush is comfortable in the hand. I’m pretty happy so far.

 

[Frank Shaves]

That is an absolute beauty - really nice job!

 

[jnelson_22]

That is an absolute beauty - really nice job!

Thanks! I’ve shaved with it three times so far and really enjoy it.

 

[FL shaver]

I restored one and sold it. Love that handle. I used tung oil to finish the wood. Enjoy it!

 

[GAW9576]

Looks great. Good restoration.