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    Did you get it all out?

    I haven’t rinsed my brush in three years and it is just fine. It started as an experiment, now it is a way of life. After all it is just soap on...
    Post by: stonyloam, Jul 8, 2021 in forum: The Brush
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    RIP my favorite brush

    Your giving up way too easy. Here is what you can do. Get yourself some thin super glue some 400 and 600 grit wet /dry sandpaper and some exam...
    Post by: stonyloam, Jul 8, 2021 in forum: The Brush
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    Brush Etiquette or how do I not break my brush

    LOL Tedolph is right, it doesn’t matter much what you do. Going on three years now, I thought heck what would happen if I did NOTHING but use it...
    Post by: stonyloam, Jul 8, 2021 in forum: The Brush
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    Brush/ handle install questions

    First off you don't have to put anything in there. Just coat the inside of the hole with a thin layer of epoxy to waterproof it then apply epoxy...
    Post by: stonyloam, Jun 20, 2014 in forum: The Brush
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    Would a spade bit help

    Don't try it. It will catch with possible disastrous results. If you must clean it out use a small sanding drum. If the new knot will fit as is...
    Post by: stonyloam, Jun 20, 2014 in forum: The Brush
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    She was a good brush..not a great brush ..but a darn good one

    A good 5 min. Epoxy , 12 hr should be plenty. If you use a regular slow set epoxy, give it 24.
    Post by: stonyloam, May 23, 2014 in forum: The Brush
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    She was a good brush..not a great brush ..but a darn good one

    Agree a thin layer of 5 min epoxy. Apply the epoxy to the sides of the hole in the handle, not the knot, that way any excess will not squish out...
    Post by: stonyloam, May 11, 2014 in forum: The Brush
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    Who wants to help me spend my money?

    Don't go with the commercial stuff, there are any number of great craftsmen out there that can custom turn you a spectacular set of : a razor...
    Post by: stonyloam, Apr 26, 2014 in forum: Safety Razors
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    How are the vintage Gilliette super speeds ? do they give a good shave ?

    "51" Blacktip, love it.
    Post by: stonyloam, Apr 26, 2014 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Cleaned up 1951 SS Black Tip

    I also have a "51" blacktip, love it!
    Post by: stonyloam, Apr 22, 2014 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Where oh where did my vintages go??

    Nope, never! Strictly old school for me;)
    Post by: stonyloam, Apr 13, 2014 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Upside down

    OK got to correct this. First off the glass (or brush) in a vacuum would dry ALMOST INSTANTLY! This is because the rate of evaporation depends...
    Post by: stonyloam, Apr 8, 2014 in forum: The Brush
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    Upside down

    Yeah, lots of vintage brushes have a distinct curve to them, but again does that really matter? Point is that we on this site treat our brushes a...
    Post by: stonyloam, Apr 7, 2014 in forum: The Brush
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    Upside down

    OK here's a question. Do you have to dry it at all? In the "old days" it was common practice to just leave the brush in the mug. That is what...
    Post by: stonyloam, Apr 7, 2014 in forum: The Brush
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    So I'm all vintaged up now...

    Found a "51" W4, for $5 a while back, been using it a lot, and really like it. Yeah they seem to be pretty reasonably priced, even on ebay. Well...
    Post by: stonyloam, Apr 2, 2014 in forum: Safety Razors