Thread: First brush re-knots...Hey, this is pretty simple!

Those very old handles did not have Epoxys,most were hide glues,easy to remove the knots by wrapping in tape and putting the knot in a vice.
I just finished reknotting 6 very old simpsons for a member,all were a PITA as Aliphetic glue was used (wood Glue) that required as above the cut and drill method as HW mentions.
Tho two part Epoxys are the adhiesive of choice for most brushmakers (qick, easy, almost failsafe)
Am going to look into using marine grade Aliphetics in the future,(the stuff hardens like iron and the remnants need to be removed with a dremal and carbide bits)
WHY,much to my Chagrin,a brush I sold to a member several mos back had an issue,The Knot fell out,have never heard of that happining before

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Am going to look into using marine grade Aliphetics in the future,(the stuff hardens like iron and the remnants need to be removed with a dremal and carbide bits)
WHY,much to my Chagrin,a brush I sold to a member several mos back had an issue,The Knot fell out,have never heard of that happining before

I spent fifteen years working deck in the Navy. Some of the new two part epoxy paints/coverings/adhesives are just plain amazing. As you say, they're a lot like steel when set and cured, and could care naught about temperature or moisture.

I use Automotive Goop. Same as shoe goop, household goop. Done about 15 brushes. No mixing, no fuss, no mess. Takes a few days to set good, though. Never lost a knot yet!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I use Automotive Goop. Same as shoe goop, household goop. Done about 15 brushes. No mixing, no fuss, no mess. Takes a few days to set good, though. Never lost a knot yet!

Only 15))))))))))))))))

Sigh....Yes, Bill! Only 15!