Picked this up on etsy. Identical to the brush my grandfather used except for the bristles. Going to attempt a restore.
That's a really sharp looking brush. I love the red and black, and the curves and angles. It has a burgeoning Nuclear Age 1950's engineered feel to it. If that even makes sense.
Here's a 300PBT with the metal band that I restored with a TGN 18mm finest knot, along with a black 500PBT that I installed a TGN 18mm silvertip in. I don't know what knots you're considering but this picture might help give you an idea of what these two look like installed in that style of handle.
I have to admit that I didn't know the OP brush was missing a ring until after my reply, when I did some googling. Wawmd, let me be on record that I like the two-tone brush better without the ring. It's a completely different look. I can't wait to see your finished restore to see what you do.
18mm Silvertip Badger knot already ordered from TGN. The width of the original knot was just a hint over 17mm. I'll update pictures tonight. I trimmed the knot down and encountered the often noted brown crumbly "stuff" at the base, but also a central light tan rock hard material. Drilling tonight. Did you weight either of the handles? I don't think I will as I want to maintain authenticity. and great looking brushes by the way!
Queen, thanks for jumping on that quickly. I try not to assume everyone's aware of every acronym on the internet, but sometimes you just throw 'em out there.
It's coming along great, looking forward to seeing the finished product. If you have any questions feel free to give me a shout. -Sport
The polishing will come next. Not delighted with my epoxy work (a little worked its way into the bristles) but all in all I got the look I wanted. And bloom:
Looks great! That's why I don't use epoxy, I prefer silicone adhesive because it gives you so much more time before it sets up, and that makes it easier to clean up any excess that finds its way into the knot or on the handle.
Tom, I haven't attempted a brush restore yet, but I've never heard of anything but epoxy being used. I'd much rather work with silicone adhesive if that's a viable option. Does it hold up as well as epoxy? I'm sure it does, or you wouldn't use it.
Yep, seems to. And, if you change your mind later on and decide to change the loft or move the knot to a different handle or something, it's possible to remove the knot with some pulling and twisting. In THIS THREAD I removed and replaced the first knot I put in the handle with one I liked better.
That's excellent, thanks. I'd looked through some of your restores in the past but had missed the bit about using silicone. I'm looking forward to doing one now.
