Grandfathers Brushes

Great I am glad you got it worked out! I have a few similar style brushes, so I am really interested to see how you tackle these guys.

 

Step number three sanded handles. I think.

 

Step three I think sanded handles.

 

Are you going to paint them to the original colors or something new?

 

I'm going out now to look for some stain. Original colors would be tough to repeat. The wood without the paint has character.

 

Very cool. I wish I could find some old shaving stuff that belonged to my family.

 

Don't forget about a sealant.

 

You weren't sure? LOL

 

Doug. I stained my brush also. But I found the wood had very little grain. I also used spray on good polyurethane. Larry at WD thought out was OK.

 

I'm picking it up now. Thanks for the heads up.

 

Sorry lost count. I was focused.

 

First stain on both handles. Golden Oak on the left and Cherry on the right.

 

Thanks, does anyone use polyurethane on the inside of a wooden handle hole to prevent water damage?

 

Poly will work great for the inside, just put it on in very thin coats. For future reference when trying to match paint, try artist oil paints. The only way to get close to the old color is with these oils, just ad some artist grade linseed oil to thin to the correct viscosity.

 

Thanks for the good tip.

 

Morning all. Woke up good start.

Ordered 20/65mm, and 22/65mm silvertip badger hair knots from Larry at Whipping Dog. He has been very helpful along with a number of people here at TSD.

 

Stained and Polyurethane.

 

Great job Doug. Got them looking good.

 

Thanks Clint waiting on knots from Whipped Dog.

 

You'll enjoy the brushes even more because of the family history and your work in restoring them. Wish I had the opportunity.