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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Thread: 28mm Big-boy Restore
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11-29-2010, 04:58 PM #1
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28mm Big-boy Restore
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11-29-2010, 05:00 PM #2
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And post-restoration.
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11-29-2010, 05:10 PM #3
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That brush is HUGE!
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11-29-2010, 05:20 PM #4
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11-29-2010, 05:22 PM #5
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yes!
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11-29-2010, 05:24 PM #6
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That is a beautiful brush and a very nice restoration. I like the dark red socket.
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11-29-2010, 06:14 PM #7
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Nice restore, and hey, are your soaps trying to sneak out the back door?
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11-29-2010, 06:52 PM #8
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Nice job all around - what's the loft set at?
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11-29-2010, 09:51 PM #9
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11-29-2010, 09:56 PM #10
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Sweet looking brush, great job on the restore! How does it handle?
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11-30-2010, 09:55 AM #11
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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.
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11-30-2010, 02:15 PM #12
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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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11-30-2010, 02:17 PM #13
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Whoa!! That's one monster of a brush! Congratulations!
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11-30-2010, 02:24 PM #14
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Pun intended? Originally Posted by Scrom
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11-30-2010, 02:53 PM #15
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Of course.
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11-30-2010, 07:00 PM #16
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nice brush i'm hoping to get a face mop like that someday
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11-30-2010, 09:28 PM #17
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Looks great! I have a 28 mm knot sitting around here. You've inspired me to search out a handle for it!
Chris
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12-01-2010, 08:07 AM #18
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Good luck. It wasn't easy finding a handle with an opening this big. Originally Posted by alabamalawyer
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