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Scrom
11-29-2010, 04:58 PM
I've been looking for an old handle that could fit a 28mm knot. I got this brush on eBay. When it arrived, I found the opening was only 26mm. But after some vigorous sanding, I was able to fit the knot. It is a 28mm Silvertip from TGN, and I can't wait to use it. I'll post a picture of the brush in bloom once I use it after the epoxy cures. Now I just need to find a handle for a 30mm knot.

Here's the brush prior to restoration.
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Scrom
11-29-2010, 05:00 PM
And post-restoration.
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Merkur25
11-29-2010, 05:10 PM
That brush is HUGE! :laugh:
Duckster
11-29-2010, 05:20 PM
Saw off the handle and you have a nice chubby there :thumbup:

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Vlad
11-29-2010, 05:22 PM
saw off the handle and you have a nice chubby there :thumbup:

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yes!
Rivguy
11-29-2010, 05:24 PM
That is a beautiful brush and a very nice restoration. I like the dark red socket.

Best regards,

Doug
beginish
11-29-2010, 06:14 PM
Nice restore, and hey, are your soaps trying to sneak out the back door?
Gamma
11-29-2010, 06:52 PM
Nice job all around - what's the loft set at?
djh
11-29-2010, 09:51 PM
Nice restore, and hey, are your soaps trying to sneak out the back door?

hehehehehe
reyrascon
11-29-2010, 09:56 PM
Sweet looking brush, great job on the restore! How does it handle?
Scrom
11-30-2010, 09:55 AM
I had to let the epoxy cure overnight, so I haven't tried it yet. I'm planning on taking it for a spin tonight.

I haven't measured the loft. I'll try to remember to do that before I use it.
Scrom
11-30-2010, 02:15 PM
The loft is 55mm.

I lathered it up a couple of times to get out the funk. It made a crazy amount of lather. My arm got a little tired lifting it.

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KiltedShaver
11-30-2010, 02:17 PM
Whoa!! That's one monster of a brush! Congratulations!:thumbup:
hometownhero
11-30-2010, 02:24 PM
I'm planning on taking it for a spin tonight.



Pun intended?
Scrom
11-30-2010, 02:53 PM
Of course.
bob.e
11-30-2010, 07:00 PM
nice brush i'm hoping to get a face mop like that someday :thumbup:
alabamalawyer
11-30-2010, 09:28 PM
Looks great! I have a 28 mm knot sitting around here. You've inspired me to search out a handle for it!
Scrom
12-01-2010, 08:07 AM
Looks great! I have a 28 mm knot sitting around here. You've inspired me to search out a handle for it!

Good luck. It wasn't easy finding a handle with an opening this big.