I am sadly brush restore obsessed - who me ?

[fidjit]

I'm expecting a couple of TGN knots ( 20mm Silvertip and 20mm UK Silvertip ) in this week to restore my Mammoth Ivory Brush. I've been obsessing over the knots, the density and the lofts since I ordered them.

The knots are being shipped to work ( standard SWMBO avoidance technique :blush:), so tonight I've put together a restore kit so I can work on it as soon as the knots arrived at work.

Contained in the kit,
O-rings so I can test/compare loft and density without setting into the handle
Knife in case I need to widen the knot hole
Various grade abrasives to widen/smooth the knot hole
Various thickness of cork tile to give me loft options.
Two part epoxy.

HELP !!! They'd better arrive this week !!! :biggrin1:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/limbot/CA%20Butterscotch/Ivoryrestorekit.jpg

[Legion]

did you say mammoth ivory handle? Where the heck did you get that?

[kooshman7]

He said the O word! :scared:

[Luc]

Oh nice! You probably have a few brushes in your rotation by now?

[fidjit]

did you say mammoth ivory handle? Where the heck did you get that?

Yep, Mammoth Ivory :thumbup:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=140418


Oh nice! You probably have a few brushes in your rotation by now?
Less than half a dozen but all vintage restored except my Omega 21047and I think this one pretty much finishes my (BS)SBAD !
Hard one to beat :001_wub:

[mdunn]

you know youre obsessed when you bring your restore kit to work with you.

my hat goes off to you, sir!

[rm71]

Yup...you need help:biggrin1:

[red71veloce]

I feel your pain! Have restored about 10.....have three coming this week....have another 6-8 in the display case I'm considering. I always take them to work (better tools) and my wife just shakes her head! I am quite obsessed. Just when I think I'm done.......

Tracy

[fidjit]

. I always take them to work (better tools)...



No tools at work as I work in an office environment.

Luckily I have my own office. I can close the door....the only give away...the smell of two part epoxy in the morning :biggrin1:

[Merkur25]

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Fozz7769]

I look forward to seeing the finished beastie Ian.

Have you considerred making brushes ( handles ) with some of the gorgeous Tasmanian timbers, Huon Pine, Myrtle, Sassafras.....?

[Schwert]

Have restore kit, will travel.

That ivory is going to make one fantastic brush.

[Little Joe from Mexico]

You obsessed?..............Nah.

Look forward to pics.

[fidjit]

Woohoo....

Knots arrived. I've made the choice and the epoxy is drying :biggrin1:

Productivity this morning.........ummmmmm ... high , just not work related :001_tt2:

20mm UK Super @ approx 43-44mm loft

Looks a bit "pimple on a pumpkin " at the moment, but think (hope!?!) the bloom will make a huge difference

I think my pics post bloom in the Butterscotch and Restore thread will be my last ( well no promises, and I do have a left over knot and ....... ) :thumbup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/limbot/CA%20Butterscotch/P1010074.jpg

[mrbear]

Very nice brush Ian!

Thats a beauty :thumbup:

[ramblin-wreck]

Woohoo....

Knots arrived. I've made the choice and the epoxy is drying :biggrin1:

Productivity this morning.........ummmmmm ... high , just not work related :001_tt2:

20mm UK Super @ approx 43-44mm loft

Looks a bit "pimple on a pumpkin " at the moment, but think (hope!?!) the bloom will make a huge difference

I think my pics post bloom in the Butterscotch and Restore thread will be my last :thumbup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/limbot/CA%20Butterscotch/P1010074.jpg

I like it!!!

[kjparker]

Nice.

Means my knot isnt far away! Nudge, nudge.... :)

[fidjit]

Nice.

Means my knot isnt far away! Nudge, nudge.... :)

Wot, haven't you finished your restore yet ??? :biggrin1:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/limbot/CA%20Butterscotch/P1010081.jpg

[baggiez]

No tools at work as I work in an office environment.

Luckily I have my own office. I can close the door....the only give away...the smell of two part epoxy in the morning :biggrin1:

It 'Smells like, victory' right? - that is a seriously nice brush:drool:

[kjparker]

[QUOTE=fidjit;1996212]Wot, haven't you finished your restore yet ??? :biggrin1:

Lol, Cant, Some slack person hasnt sent me my knot yet! :001_tt2:

[Merkur25]

Very nice! Get restore :thumbup:

[melyus]

it looks very nice ..
Good Work Ian.

[PaulL]

It looks great. That handle was an amazing find.