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  1. 12-04-2010, 07:44 AM #1
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    Here (finally) are my first 3 attempts at brush restorations.

    The first one from left to right, is 500 PB Made Rite. It is a light colored butterscotch. The knot is a 20mm TGN in finest with extra hair set at a loft of 54mm.

    The middle brush is a German handle. The knot is a 22mm TGN finest with extra hair set at a loft of 55mm. My son has already claimed this brush. He says it looks like a Bengal Tiger.

    The brush on the far right was my very first one. It is a 750 Ever Ready. The knot is a 22mm TGN silver tip set at a loft of 53mm. In this picture it has never been wet. It now has a nice bloom. This brush has really surprised me. I thought this was one I might give away, but I really like the way the handle fits in my hand. The tapering gives you a good grip when it is covered with soap. The knot really tears up a soap.

    I already have 6 - 8 more in production. Gives me something to do this winter.

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    Thanks to Chris (alabama lawyer). Helped get me started.
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  2. 12-04-2010, 08:44 AM #2
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    Nice work they look great
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  3. 12-04-2010, 09:11 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by spanx View Post
    Nice work they look great
    +1 What Spanx said.

    And your son has good taste, that brush is a beauty.
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  4. 12-04-2010, 09:26 AM #4
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    In love with the middle brush. a gorgeous handle indeed
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  5. 12-04-2010, 12:23 PM #5
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    Great work Jeff...they look lovely

    Have you tested them out yet?

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    Good work. They look great!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jedi Chef View Post

    Have you tested them out yet?

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    All three have been test driven. Right now, the one on the right is getting the love.
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    Very nice work!!
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    Wow those look great, makes me want to try my hand at restoring one or two. Great job ;)
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    Quote Originally Posted by rickcharles606 View Post
    Wow those look great, makes me want to try my hand at restoring one or two. Great job ;)
    Go for it !!!
    Pick some uglies to start with so you can get your technique down.

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  11. 12-05-2010, 02:26 AM #11
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    Nice work!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockytop View Post
    All three have been test driven. Right now, the one on the right is getting the love.
    Way 'to-go' Rocky

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    Good looking work!
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    Congratulations on a job well done

    These are all great looking brushes.
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