Need advice on repairing a Semogue 1305

[Warpiper]

Hi All,

I'm looking for advice for repairing a Semogue 1305. Only had it for 2 weeks before the bristles fell out of the handle. I contacted the vendor who will not take it back because it is used so I'm gong to try to fix it myself. I'm seeing a yellowish white material in the handle and on the bottom of the bristles. I don't know if its glue or the material the handle is made from. It was spinning in the handle when I initially tried to remove it but it won't move now. Any idea what it might be and how I can fix this brush? Thanks.

[Warpiper]

Well, so much for epoxy. I guess this brush is going in the trash.

[walleyeman]

Well sir, I can't say that it would be trash yet.

Ray

[Nightblade]

Well .........seeing as how Semogues are not terribly expensive, I would just buy a new one. I have two and have had not one problem. But however, that is not to say that a bad one in the batch can not make it's way to someone in the world. Seriously that is the beauty of Semogues.....they aren't expensive.

[Nightblade]

You could get one from straight razor designs...they sell good product.

[Warpiper]

Well .........seeing as how Semogues are not terribly expensive, I would just buy a new one. I have two and have had not one problem. But however, that is not to say that a bad one in the batch can not make it's way to someone in the world. Seriously that is the beauty of Semogues.....they aren't expensive.

You could get one from straight razor designs...they sell good product.

Thanks Nightblade. Yeah they are inexpensive. I'm going to give it a try one more time. If that doesn't work I'll get another brush. It'll give me an excuse to check out straight razor designs.

[Warpiper]

Well sir, I can't say that it would be trash yet.

Ray

Not yet. But a good learning experience.

[Trimmy72]

Hi All,

I'm looking for advice for repairing a Semogue 1305. Only had it for 2 weeks before the bristles fell out of the handle. I contacted the vendor who will not take it back because it is used so I'm gong to try to fix it myself. I'm seeing a yellowish white material in the handle and on the bottom of the bristles. I don't know if its glue or the material the handle is made from. It was spinning in the handle when I initially tried to remove it but it won't move now. Any idea what it might be and how I can fix this brush? Thanks.

If the knot fell out of the handle glue it back in with epoxy, or if other issues exist (was kinda confused if the knot fell out or if it's stuck but loose). You could cut the bristles off with a utility knife then drill the base of the knot out with a forstner bit - Order a new knot from TGN, epoxy it in. As it is a fairly inexpensive brush, it might be easier just to buy another one. I see it as a chance to put a badger knot in it like two band finest

[Warpiper]

If the knot fell out of the handle glue it back in with epoxy, or if other issues exist (was kinda confused if the knot fell out or if it's stuck but loose). You could cut the bristles off with a utility knife then drill the base of the knot out with a forstner bit - Order a new knot from TGN, epoxy it in. As it is a fairly inexpensive brush, it might be easier just to buy another one. I see it as a chance to put a badger knot in it like two band finest

Hi Chris,

Thanks. The knot fell out of the handle the first time. I picked up the handle and the knot stayed in the bowl. The knot seems to be ok but when I epoxied it back into the handle, the knot became loose and fell out again a week later. When I get a chance I'm going to grind the bottom of the knot until I hit bristles and then try to drill out the handle. If this doesn't work I'll order another brush from one of the vendors here.

[Nightblade]

Hi Chris,

Thanks. The knot fell out of the handle the first time. I picked up the handle and the knot stayed in the bowl. The knot seems to be ok but when I epoxied it back into the handle, the knot became loose and fell out again a week later. When I get a chance I'm going to grind the bottom of the knot until I hit bristles and then try to drill out the handle. If this doesn't work I'll order another brush from one of the vendors here.

Merely and opinion and not a criticism here but, Just want to help a brother out here. Amazon is good for some things but....when it comes to specialized things like Shaving goods, tobacco, pipes and guns....go to the vendors direct who specialize in said product. They'll back their product up and steer you right (most times). It's what they do. And especially here, the vendors are no bull. Lynn Abrams the Founder of this site is SRD for starters so no bull there but everyone else here is just as true. Good luck my friend. And for future reference...Semogue is a fine boar brush. The painted models have been known to chip which is characteristic of that type of coating. But.....I have a painted model that I have had now for almost half a year with no issues. I am a Semogue convert and find them to be as said before , affordable and of excellent quality regardless of aformentioned issues. ....... P.S. Assume your a piper yes ? I was a mediocre one back in the day..had a beautiful hand picked set of Military Hardies. Long story as to what happened after though. I miss'em. Also Had the CD Pipers Day(your avatar cover) Most excellent CD. Cheers