Thread: Can brush hairs be replaced?

When I remove an old knot the only tools I have available is a hand cranked drill, drill bits, a very small chisle and a small hammer. What I do is first cut off the hair then drill multiple holes using a small drill bit. Then once the old glue is weakend I use the chisle to slowly chip away the remaining glue. I do this very slowly to avoid slipping or cracking the handle.

This is just the way I do it. I'm not saying this is the way it should do.

Originally Posted by ndw76

When I remove an old knot the only tools I have available is a hand cranked drill, drill bits, a very small chisle and a small hammer. What I do is first cut off the hair then drill multiple holes using a small drill bit. Then once the old glue is weakend I use the chisle to slowly chip away the remaining glue. I do this very slowly to avoid slipping or cracking the handle.

This is just the way I do it. I'm not saying this is the way it should do.

If you have only tools you stated i would think that you can take away the old brush with a chisel. carved chisel would be better but straight will do ok. Just make sure that your chisel is sharpened. It has to be very very sharp.
Removing brush with a chisel feels like the safest way to do it. No risk of damaging the handle as you are in control of the chisel blade. Just do not use electronic tools without jigs, IMHO.

Originally Posted by Drac

Good day all,

Been on Navy Reserve duty for the last 3 weeks and am now on vacation at my in-laws so just a quick post.

Here is the brush and (bonus) cup. Both seem to be silver -





Now comes the restoration.

Jim

Sweet Bowl and Brush. I picked up one similar to yours on eBay for $76. Enjoy the restoration process it will leave you elated when finished. Check out the golden nib for a good badger knot for the brush. Good old fashioned elbow grease and Maas should clean everything right up.Q-tips helped me get into the tight detailed areas. Check out my pics on my member profile page to see how my bowl and brush set turned out to give you an idea of what the results will be.

Originally Posted by Drac

Good day all,

Been on Navy Reserve duty for the last 3 weeks and am now on vacation at my in-laws so just a quick post.

Here is the brush and (bonus) cup. Both seem to be silver -

Now comes the restoration.

Jim

Hello Jim. You already have the old knot out of the brush handle. You need to round the inside of the hole to accept new knot. Be careful not to split the silver metal. I would use a a metal water pipe of a smaller diameter than the hole and gently tap to round the inside. After you round the inside you need to fill the inside with sawdust or something to where the base of knot will set. I would use an epoxy to set the knot. Measure the hole then look here for a nice knot. http://www.thegoldennib.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9&zenid=fa9959b0a1 b0bf5c0e87dcea8681b733 I would choose one of the fine English knots for that fine handle.

You will be able to give that brush and mug combo a new life after your restoration. Here are a few that I have restored. http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...rs-dollar.html

bj

Thanks. I was drawing a blank on how to round out the opening without damaging it.

Polishing shouldn't be an issue I hope. I did more than my share on ship in the Navy.

Shiny brass and salt water, who thought this was a good idea!!

We'll see how it goes.

Thanks,
Jim