Who is the recommendation around here for sending your brush to for a restoration? Thanks in advance for any feedback.
Ive restored several brushes and found it quite rewarding. I would recommend a couple practice cheapies first. I screwed up a really nice Rubberset handle when I got too aggresive with a dremel tool and it actually caught fire and melted
I thought about doing it myself, I've read the different post but the bottom of my handle is in rough shape to say the least. Here is a pic. What should I do for it? This belonged to my grandfather is why I asked about sending it off as I don't want to mess it up.
Yea, looks like the bottom is gone and we're looking at the filler (maybe plaster of paris). Some people replace missing bottoms with fancy wood plugs but that's beyond my skill set. GDCarrington restores brushes but I haven't see him around much lately.
Firemen dont make a habit of publicizing "I caught this on fire by accident" videos. I'd never live it down at the firehall.... Here's what I managed to save by running it under the tap. Im currently scouring the net looking for another top piece.
U could also smooth the bottom by hand and then place a piece of thin metal plating over it fowl led by your favorite coin that fits the handle size
First thing I thought of this . Lol !!! For those of you who don't know who this is, take a minute out and look up fire marshal Bill on yu tube. It is Jim Carrey s very very old comedy. It is hilarious.
Another good reason to send the brush to someone else or get some practice in first: Those old nylon knots are a huge headache compared to natural fibres - not to mention they are also very prone to catching on fire. As Fire Marshall Bill might point out....