My last three restores

**Redstickjohn** · 05-26-2012, 07:57 AM

Here are three that I just finished.

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This is a Made Rite 1200, with a TGN 24mm Silvertip set at 55mm

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This is a no name handle, but in a gorgeous tortise. It's a 22mm TGN Pure, at 56mm.

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Last one is a Fuller with a 24mm TGN Black Badger, at 52mm.

**malocchio** · 05-26-2012, 10:30 AM

3 beauties ! nice restoration work.

**Blondie** · 05-26-2012, 10:55 AM

Did you have to open up the handles on any of them to fit the knots? I find many of the old handles take smaller knots.

**Redstickjohn** · 05-26-2012, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Blondie

Did you have to open up the handles on any of them to fit the knots? I find many of the old handles take smaller knots.

Yes, I did. I often open up the handles, because I prefer larger knots. I have a system that works quite well--I simply use my dremel with a sanding drum, take my time, and open up the holes. Then I flat sand the top of the hole and reshape it, then use wet/dry sandpaper in varying grits to get the opening to look right.

**Malache** · 05-26-2012, 11:06 AM

Those Fuller handles seem to be calling to me... very nice restores.

**rebos** · 05-26-2012, 11:23 AM

very handsome brushes here. Great job.

**GDCarrington** · 05-26-2012, 03:45 PM

Excellent work on those brushes!

**MaxP** · 05-26-2012, 03:55 PM

Do you ever use TGN Finest? it's a fine knot, IMHO.

**jumper** · 05-26-2012, 04:42 PM

I do love me some brush eye candy. Really nice work on the restores. Thanks for sharing.

**NexlevMM** · 05-26-2012, 06:48 PM

that Made Rite and the Tortoise handle look freakin awesome!

**Redstickjohn** · 05-26-2012, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by MaxP

Do you ever use TGN Finest? it's a fine knot, IMHO.

I have done a few with TGN's finest, and several in fans. I have used all of the TGN knots. Honestly, I like a variety in my restores. Believe it or not, the pures are really nice, and the black badgers as well--lots of backbone and scritch. My favorites are the super soft silvertips and finest, though.