Thread: repairing shedding brush

Originally Posted by epd

Nice of them to send the old brush back!

It is indeed great of them to send the old brush back, but I liked it even better that they sent me a new brush without any fuss at all. Very correct, the guys over at Thäter.

Originally Posted by epd

First I would band the old brush with elastics right up to 3/8" from the handle, then cut the bristles off the handle with a razorblade. Hollow the old bristles out of the handle, pour some thin epoxy into the handle and insert bristles (5/16"ish worth) ....
Ive never done this but have often thought of it for increasing the stiffness of some of my brushes!

Originally Posted by beejay

If you like the handle why not remove the old knot and replace it with a different type of knot. I dont think you'll be happy with the outcome of your suggested fix.
regards,beejay

Nice suggestion but no go chaps. I'd rather go with Jimmy's suggestion to use it as is, I'm most definitely not going to cut up or replace a 28mm silvertip fan-shaped Thäter brush

Originally Posted by deighaingeal

Almost every syringe contains a small amount of silicon based liquid coating the sides. This substance has been said to cause problems with the curing process. I order some specific syringes for my epoxies and while some would say that its a ploy to convince people to purchase special syringes, but I say why risk it and they are cheap anyway.
I say play with it and see what you can do. If it doesn't work cut out the bristles and gouge out the plug then you can place a new knot.

OK ?! Didn't know that. Another thing to think about then. Where do you get those ?

Another related question, if I finally go down that road, any suggestions as to what glue to use ? I know nothing about the long-term effects of CA/epoxy/resin/whatever on badger hair. What is it the makers use in the first place ?

Originally Posted by decraew

Another related question, if I finally go down that road, any suggestions as to what glue to use ? I know nothing about the long-term effects of CA/epoxy/resin/whatever on badger hair. What is it the makers use in the first place ?

The blood of baby seals and a newt's eyeball. Wait, no, wrong recipe. Marine grade epoxy of some sort.