Thread: My first reknot

First let me say thanks, for the help and directions from the fine folks here.
I used my scroll saw, to cut the old knot flush with the handle.
Then drilled multiple holes in the knot to break it out.
Then cleaned out handle using a barrel sander in the drill press.
Checked depth an fit of the new knot.
Cleaned out handle with denatured alcohol, and glued this morning with epoxy.
Give it a wash after work, and see how it blooms out.

A little tip for ya.
While in stalling the knot, I somehow got epoxy on the top of the bristles ( i flipped out, being its 5 minute stuff) quickly saturated a paper towel with denatured alcohol
and rubbed the affected area.
It worked, without harming the hair.

Looks great.next you set a Knot put the epoxy in the bore of the handle,mix, set the knot with a twist.

I thought about doing it that way, just didn't want to over fill.
I did put some in the boar first, coating the bottm primarily, and up the sides , but not too the very top.
Then a lite coat to the bottom of the knot.
Just a slight bit of epoxy came to the top of the handle. Wiped off excess, then noticed the glue in the hair on top.

Sure glad it came out, was just starting to set.

But, thats why i bought two.
Just in case.

Thanks again
Mike

Originally Posted by outback

I thought about doing it that way, just didn't want to over fill.
I did put some in the boar first, coating the bottm primarily, and up the sides , but not too the very top.
Then a lite coat to the bottom of the knot.
Just a slight bit of epoxy came to the top of the handle. Wiped off excess, then noticed the glue in the hair on top.

Sure glad it came out, was just starting to set.

No need for excess epoxy, "less is more" in many cases.
In any reknoting work first check the gap between the base of the knot and the top of the handle
Some times few holes or deep scratches or carving work with your tool will help the excess glue to stay down and don't come up.

With a toothpick apply gently epoxy in the sides,not too much because when you will push the handle the glue will try to escape.
With a gently twist push the knot smoothly down to the top of the handle,the sides of the base knot will touch the glue of the sides of the handle.
When the knot reaches the top of the handle the excess glue will resist and will push back a little bit.
Hold the knot with your hand and the excess glue will spread all around the area (remember above why you work with your tool, it's in purpose to trap the glue)
Make some left-right inclinations adjustments if needed so.

Let the brush in a cool air position and don't touch it for 8 hours.
Too much glue has no benefit at all,keep in mind that maybe one day you will decide to rehandle or reknot that brush
Nothing is 100% permanent in this Life.