Thread: Brush Restore Complete!!

Exactly saved me 70 bucks!

Absolutely Tex, I actually learned of it through a thread on badger and blade. The guy did a picture tutorial with it.
This brush is made of a hard plastic and Bakelite for the orange part. Wood, I would imagine, may be somewhat more brittle due to age. I first cut the bristles down as far as I could with a very heavy duty scissors (razor blade would work I’m sure). Then used a smaller flathead screw driver somewhat sharp (relatively) to dig out the knot. I worked it out little piece by piece and was more careful not to slice my hand open than damage the handle. I started in the middle and worked my way out. When I got everything I switched to a pocket knife to get the residual stuck to the sides. Then sanded out the hole and done. Took maybe an hour?
The guy on B&B used a drill and wood bit (kind of large bit actually) on several brushes with success. I don’t have a drill currently so was forced to improvise. I also used MAAS to thoroughly polish the handle once I got the knot out. Any questions let me know.
Here just found the B&B link:
Step-by-step Ever-Ready brush restoration - Badger & Blade
Thanks guys.

oh ya, the knot must be some sort of epoxy. It was pretty old though so it came apart in pieces with a little determination.

nice job man!

I was thinking of doing the same thing I found ashave brush handle at and antque shop they say its from the 1800's what kinda epoxy did you use? also whats eveyone oppion on the stain or paint on this handle if it is from the 1800's should i strip it and restain or just clean it up and reclear coat it, it is majorly faded? and you bush look great