Rubberset restore

Excellent info ,thanks again Mike!

I remember the drying/curing rack in your post, Ill be using that idea. Ill study up some more on setting the knots in these, was wondering about the space between the plug on the base of the knot and the inside of the rim of the cap, seems like a perfect spot for corrosion to start. It may not be a factor, since the brushes dry pretty quickly, but has me wondering if I should coat that inner rim with something first to seal the inside of the cap before placing the knot.

Yes, that 2x72 is a great machine to have, you will never regret that investment. I do all kinds of metal/wood work and I use that thing all the time, very versatile machine. I highly recommend a variable speed set up also, big big advantage over a single speed motor.
I have his EF-48 in the shop also, a 2x48 horizontal grinder/sander that is also a huge time saver.

Harrywally,
very interesting , I have been looking over that ebay link ... DOH!! I hope they are not the same knots lol
I am going to look into theses a bit more. They look pretty darn close if not the same. I was reading on another board where they were comparing the TGN HMW to this knot and most were giving the nod to the Envy as far as density and overall quality which is why I went with these. Time for some more reading. Thanks again for the info.

Those knots will look fantastic in those handles.

Thanks for the post...sweet looking brushes and nice work

Interesting - maybe this is something new on Shavemacs site, but I'll give them credit for it, I don't recall seeing this before.

There are ratings now around the knot characteristics, so you have an idea of what you're getting - superb thinking.

Here is the D02

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Here is the D01

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As you can see, both the D01 and D02 are high on density and stiffness, with the D02 the stiffest of them all - that's the next knot going into a project Mike is once again helping me out on....thanks Mike.

Whereas the Shavemac Silvertip, can clearly be seen to be a knot for those wanting a softer tipped brush with less stiffness.

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Great work from the people at Shavemac...wish all the brushmakers would follow suit....5 Stars for Shavemac!

That's a new scale, but I haven't been on their site for a while.
Very useful tool, and pretty accurate I'd say as far as the differences in attributes for the various knots.
Nice.
Phrank's next project can double as a back scratcher when not being used for shaving..
;)

Excellent info Phrank!!

That D01 has my name on it! Thats the ONE.

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Originally Posted by AKmik

Excellent info Phrank!!

That D01 has my name on it! Thats the ONE.

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I'm going D02 for the next project, two "10's" on stiffness and density - yehaaa! Thank the Lord above Mike is here to once again come to the rescue!!!

That D02 is stiffer and denser than the D01, I think I will be in brush heaven, as the D01 is superb....there's many name brand brushes back in their boxes on the shelf due to that Shavemac....

No more progress yet, But have used the brush a few more times and am loving the Envy knot.

Here's a couple quick pics. Taylor of old Bond st. sandalwood this morning.

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Temp brush stand, momma is thrilled... I have some nice curly maple that may be put to use for a proper shelf soon, but for now any metal surface will work. Small magnet for the win!

Will recess some washers in the bottom of the shelf for drying/hanging the brush.

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Custom baby !!

Added another to the mix. This is another #3, was in fugly shape when it arrived. This one will take a bit more work but should turn out great, the deepest pitting is where there is plenty of meat to work with, and the cap and trademark look good with minimal corrosion.

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After some work I have most of the pitting and corrosion taken care of and can start getting everything smoothed out. Need to run for some more sandpaper, but here is where it is at.
Also note the loft difference on the pair of #3s.

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Slow going , but fun project.

Here's what I have come up with for knot removal. quick and stinky.
Sorry boar guys.
Had to do it. The serrated blade on my EDC was the quickest way to get rid of these old boar knots.
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Again flattened the face on the 12" disk sander for a flat surface to drill.

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Strap wrench to help keep fingers in their current configuration during the drilling process.
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Once drilled I just chipped away the glue from the top.

Time to sand .

I have ordered a couple more knots to compare with the Envys . Got a pair from TGN their silver tip grade A , and HMW, also grabbed the V Sheng equivalents , I want to give theses all a good look,try, and see whats up.
Looking for the best quality knot short of the Shavemac. Also e mailed Elite Razor to see about his offerings.

If a $60 knot can be had for $20 I'm going to see, and if one of theses is more to my liking I will see that too. I will post up my comparisons here.