Thread: First brush restore mistake

Here is a double duck set in rubber number two with old brush removed.. I made a mistake with the drill as u can see .. I figure once new brush is set I won't see the mistakes anyways.. My problem is I don't have calipers and have no idea what size brush to get .. The whole seems bigger then a quarter all,around what would be a safe size brush to get I could always open up the hole more?. Next post pic..

here is the brush opening

Combined and moved to Brush Forum

My bad thank u sir..

Just measure the opening with a rule and convert the inch measurement to mm using Inches to Millimeters - in to mm conversion or similar converter program.

Bob

Next time gonna use grinding wheel instead of bit.. learn from mistakes when u guys set the loft how do u determine what the right loft is.. not to floppy??

Originally Posted by Airportcopper

Next time gonna use grinding wheel instead of bit.. learn from mistakes when u guys set the loft how do u determine what the right loft is.. not to floppy??

Several factors to consider,grade of knot,size of knot,do you face lather or bowl lather?

You are going to have to smooth those edges up using sandpaper or you will be cutting the knot every time you use the brush..

Forstner Bits are your friend

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Spades will work also, but you have to be pretty carefull with both, using a Vise in conjunction with your Drill Press really helps

Give it shot a s Glen says,I think I would look for another handle tho.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

,I think I would look for another handle tho.

This is a good valid point, I would take it into serious consideration if you can't smooth that inside hole up, you could very well waste a good knot on a bad handle