Frank Brush Restore

These 2 Frank brushes had Best Badger knots in them and as a result of last months focus using brushes I didn't use much I decided to restore and change the knots in both.

Original



Knots Removed

Holes Drilled

Drying

Finished


I added washers in the holes to give the handles more weight. I then installed A P Shave Co. Cashmere (left) and Faux Horsehair right. I will be able to use them now.
The depth of the hole where only 10 mm after I removed the knots. I was able to pull one knot out so the workmanship left must to be desired.

 

Very handsome restore! Going back to bare wood, stain, clear? What brand products did you use?
APShaveCo did well providing different diameter knots. I'm hoping the texture is similar to their Tuxedo and awaiting your future impressions.

 

I have been using Minwax Polyurethane, Stain, and Paste Finishing and Wax. I've used both of these knots in other handles and I like them.

 

Nice work!

 

Thanks very much Steve.

 

Looking good.

 

Thanks very much Jim.

 

Good job, Doug! I'm finding out that restoring and reknotting brushes is a whole lot of fun!

 

Thanks very much. I find it very relaxing and fun also.

 

I agree with you Ryan.

 

A very nice upgrade, Doug. They are both beauties.

 

@Douglas Carey The brushes turned out great.

 

You do good work. Congrats they look great.
Semper Fi

 

Thanks very much. New to restoring brushes. Hopefully I'll improve over time.

 

Looking good!

 

Nice job amigo!

 

Thanks Bob. They are better now than they where before. Not as good as some , but better than others.

 

Thanks very much amigo.