Thread: Ever-Ready restoration questions from a beginner

Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

Naaah. Just use a good 2 part epoxy, and once you set it, leave it and don't touch.

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I plan on using Loctite. It says that cure time is 24 hours after it sets. I'm planning on 48 hours if I can force myself to wait.

It's a good idea to use the 24 hour, good call. Creates a stronger bond. It's really looking good so far. Are you sure you don't want to set it down deeper though. From the pics, the loft looks high.

That being said, it's your brush and if that's what you like, that's what you should set it at.

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Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

It's a good idea to use the 24 hour, good call. Creates a stronger bond. It's really looking good so far. Are you sure you don't want to set it down deeper though. From the pics, the loft looks high.

That being said, it's your brush and if that's what you like, that's what you should set it at.

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I realized after you mentioned this, that when I took the picture, I had just loosely set the knot in the handle. When I really seat it down in the bore, I think it's right. In the first pic, the loft was over 55mm. In this one, it is about 52. It does look better.

That does look better. You got it!

Looking good! Great handle, even better with the knot in there.

Lookin' good, thanks for the picture!

I epoxied the knot in this afternoon. It is sitting quietly on my desk, eyeing me...tempting me to try it out...evil thing. The epoxy label says it can be used after only one hour...must resist... Pics to come after I wash out the knot on Monday and use it on Tuesday morning, all nicely wet and bloomed.

Originally Posted by Demetrius

It's been a busy couple of days at work so I haven't been able to get out and buy some epoxy. The stuff I had is pretty old, so I plan to go to Lowe's in the morning and pick up some fresh stuff. In the meantime, here's a pic of the knot and handle, pre-glue:

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I'm a face latherer and I think this will work really nicely!

Looks great! For some reason, I totally thought the knot was going in the other end from the pictures.. this makes more sense!

Adam


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The epoxy has cured and I have washed out the knot with shampoo. I then hand lathered some Tabac to take out the last stink. It bloomed really nicely and I plan to try it out tomorrow with more Tabac. Pics to follow...

Enjoy it! It's so satisfying to be able to use something you fixed or made. Makes you kinda want to do another one!