Thread: Knot removal

I intend to make some brushes and I hear the cheapest way to get some boar knots is to buy Omega ones and remove the knots. But how does one do that?


thnks

Dries

there are some excellent tutorial on this forum just type in knot removal in the advanced search box and it should link you to them. it mostly depends on what the brush handle is made of and the tools you have available to decide which method to choose. keep us posted and feel free to ask questions.

Originally Posted by Dries

I intend to make some brushes and I hear the cheapest way to get some boar knots is to buy Omega ones and remove the knots. But how does one do that?


thnks

Dries

Is your intent to buy the omegas, remove the knots and re use them?? if so that is nearly impossible..
Boar knots are cheap,cheaper than the cheapest Omega brush.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Is your intent to buy the omegas, remove the knots and re use them?? if so that is nearly impossible..
Boar knots are cheap,cheaper than the cheapest Omega brush.

Where do I buy them. Most site I know only offer Badger.

Boar knots

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Boar knots

thank you so much

You can always try the Bay too!!

Ray

Be careful using the "steam" method. I blanched and totally distorted an EverReady trying to get the knot out for a restore. The handle turned milky white, and the resin holding it in wasnt even phased. It was not 2 part, 5 minute epoxy thats for sure. More like fiberglass resin.

Originally Posted by HaiKarate

Be careful using the "steam" method. I blanched and totally distorted an EverReady trying to get the knot out for a restore. The handle turned milky white, and the resin holding it in wasnt even phased. It was not 2 part, 5 minute epoxy thats for sure. More like fiberglass resin.

Thanks for posting your experience. I was wondering if I'd try that someday and will be careful if I do.

The best way,IME,is cut the knot flush to the handle,use a 1/4 inch drill to make a series of holes around the middle of the knot.than get in there with plyers to pull the hairs out,works every time.