Enlarging a knot socket

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by Linuxguile, Jun 19, 2019.

  1. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    I bought this handle on AliExpress with the hopes of being able to use an Elite Razors Manchurian White knot in it. The problem is the knot has a large glue bump and won't fit into the matching 26mm socket, it needs a 28mm socket. I also wanted the socket to be a little deeper so using the rotary tool was out. Instead I filled the existing socket with Durham's water putty and used a 28mm forstner bit to both expand the socket and drill it deeper into the handle.

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    After drilling I set the knot with silicone. I will take pictures of the finished brush tonight and post them so you can see the finished product.

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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    is that the sunburst handle?
     
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  3. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    I don't see it being called that anywhere in the description. But I would call it a sunburst pattern. It's from DS Cosmetics and has a yellow swirl texture.

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  4. Joewa

    Joewa Well-Known Member

    Nice trick.. will need to remember that.
     
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  5. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Very smart Andrew!
     
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    mature gents in toronto had them..they seem to be out at present. . 20190619_112006.jpg
     
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  7. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    I believe that is the same handle, Gary.

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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool sir, i love mine.. 20190619_120300.jpg
    lookng forward to seeing the new knot in yours..
     
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  9. Lancre

    Lancre Well-Known Member

    Would that product also be good for weighting a handle?
     
  10. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Coins. Use the newest ones in circulation for that mini time capsule surprise when the knot gets changed years from now.
     
  11. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Durham's water putty isn't really that dense and wouldn't as much weight. Coins or BBs work well. You could use the putty to seal the top of whatever you use to weight the handle though and it's much cheaper then epoxy.

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  12. Lancre

    Lancre Well-Known Member

    I like that idea. Thanks for the suggestion.

    I have an Ever-ready handle where I kind of screwed up the knot removal.
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    It's similar to the one pictured, but all black. The outside isn't bad, but the hole is uneven in depth and out of round. Your waterputty idea might give me a second shot at it.
     
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  13. PatrickA51

    PatrickA51 Well-Known Member

    Looks like you're going to have a nice brush there.
     
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  14. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    Great job. :happy088:
     
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  15. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    Well done. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
     
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  16. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thank you everyone! For your viewing pleasure!

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  17. brit

    brit in a box

    looks cool..makes the yello pop..
     
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  18. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thanks Gary!
     
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  19. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    Great job Andrew........looks great!
     
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  20. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Thanks Danny!

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