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12-12-2018, 02:48 AM #1
You could trying to tape the knot to protect it then get to hand sanding. Once you get the old finish off stain it the color you like then seal it with a marine finish. I’ve used waterlox on my brushes but they have only been in use for a short period of time. I did finish a vanity counter top with waterlox some 8 years ago for a client and haven’t seen or heard any I’ll affects from water and it’s used daily.
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12-12-2018, 12:29 PM #2
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12-12-2018, 12:42 PM #3
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Thanked: 552I’m not a wood guy either, but unless the photo is misleading, I kind of like the two tone effect on the handle. If it were mine, I’d just clean off any residue and loose finish and apply a waterproofing to the brush as is. We often leave the patina on vintage blades so why not do the same for a brush?
David
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12-12-2018, 01:15 PM #4
I'm with DZEC it looks cool like that. I'd tape the knot off with blue painters tape. (Doesn't stick to the bristles as bad). Scuff the whole handle with 0000 steel wool, apply a new sealer. Spar urethane, or Birchwood n Casey Tru-oil. (Gun stock finish ).
Mike
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12-12-2018, 01:19 PM #5
I guess I should ask this...are you soaking your brush.?
Not a good idea, for wood. Unless u know its been totally sealed, inside and out of the handle.Mike
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12-12-2018, 01:25 PM #6
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12-12-2018, 04:52 PM #7
I understand the issue now. I thought the two tone was the way it was made. I think it looks great. Id do like Mike, tape the bristles, rough it up, wipe it down with a cleaner like Acetone, dry for 10 minutes and recoat with Tru-oil, or a light stain then seal a day later.
It's just Sharpening, right?
Jerry...