April 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Thanks very much Clint. Have you ever heard of a Manchurian Hybrid knot? I've been communicating with Javier of El Druida. Got a call today from the owner of our golf club. He going to let a few of us play Sunday, and the course will open Monday.

 

No I have never heard of a Manchurian Hybrid knot. I know you are happy about the course opening. Enjoy playing Sunday. You've earned it with the winter you have had.

 

I'm trying to get more information on this knot. When I do I'll post it.

 

I left out one thing. After the shave and rinsing out my brush, Dark Chocolate took a hit. The knot came out

Maybe I shake too hard!!!

 

At least you found a rock without any snow on it to take a pic.

 

I am pretty sure Jayaruh uses silicon or something less permanent than two part epoxy to set these so that they can be changed, but boy dude, you are hard on knots.

Really hot water maybe? I could see that softening up a thin layer of silicone enough to shake free. I have been using an electric glue gun. Never had one come out, but I can steam one loose in seconds.

 

Look in the Brush thread on the third page for "Repairing Broken Brush". There's some good info there. Best of luck!

 

Yeah already lived this. I have a thread there on reknotting an Etsy brush!!!

Will check with the boss(Jim) on the glue that was used and best way to clean it out.

Thanks for the suggestion though.

 

Nope. Always use Luke warm water. When it came out it looks like the silicone did not dry. It was still wet and sticky. Had this happen when I used the GE silicon caulk as well. Not sure it is all that good for our use. Might need air to harden.

 

Great organizing skills!
It's was a techo triumph for me to stuff all my STOD photos in a folder. Now I'm thinking I need to separate them by year and maybe month.

Not the caulk, try the 100% silicone sealant. Mold and mildew resistant & years long warranty.

 

This product works very well for me and many others in this AO.

 

That is what I use as well.

 

100% silicone, not silicone caulking compound, will cure chemically. The compound won't unless it is exposed to air.

 

Good point Adam.

 

I had to reset the same knot three times to figure this out.

 

I probably would have also, but Clint set me straight.

 

Have to get a tube of that in case of problems. Good info.

 

Sweet razor. Even thought you slightly muted the point and heel it looks scary.....in a cool way.

 

Yikes, stay safe and remember duck and cover means you should have your Dopp kit underneath you to protect your razors.