Thread: Semague 620 brush came apart

It could be a combination of things besides a faulty brush. If you are soaking the brush past the knot in very hot water that may soften the glue, add to that squeezing the knot hard to wring it out and that might do it imho. I never soak my brushes just a swish in water and a quick shake before loading. Because I use cold water to shave heat is never a problem. To rinse the brush I used cold water, maybe a gently sueeze and several quick shakes before I hang it to dry.

Bob

I've pretty sure the problem is me soaking it in warm water deeper than necessary as well as be squeezing the bristles. When the knot pulled out today it pulled out suddenly and all at once. My hand with the handle and my hand with the knot pulled away from each other. That means I was pulling a little as if to force the water towards the tips of the bristles. I may have been twisting also. Who knows? I didn't even realize I was pulling on the thing.

Surprise, surprise however. My Omega 66 boar brush did come today. That sort of took the "DAMN!" off the brush falling apart into pieces in my hands. I'll probably try it tonight. I'd like to start breaking it in asap. I"ll glue the Semogue back together. I did look on whippeddog.com and they have some knot and handles to buy seperately. Pretty good prices too (compared to buying them as one).