How do you widen a brush handle?

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  1. DEfettish

    DEfettish Well-Known Member

    I have a couple of old brush handles that I would like to put new knots in. My question is how can I widen them to accept larger knots and also make them deeper as they are only about 7-8 mm deep? One is a Klenzo B 843 and the other is an Erskine.
     
    DEfettish, May 24, 2015
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  2. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    I would be interested in knowing this also. Good question.:happy088::happy088:
     
    Douglas Carey, May 25, 2015
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  3. tuxxdk

    tuxxdk International Penguin of Mystery

    It's very easy using a paddle drill bit and a drill stand. Use a wise to hold the handle firmly in place.
     
    tuxxdk, May 25, 2015
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  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Depending on the handle, I have used a variable speed Dremel tool with a sanding stone bit to enlarge the holes.
     
    clint64, May 25, 2015
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  5. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    This is my method. Good luck. Also, a Dremel is ha handy tool to have around.
     
    Jayaruh, May 25, 2015
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  6. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    How do you deepen a handle? I have several handles that are 10mm and I want to deepen them to 15mm or 17mm.
     
    Douglas Carey, May 25, 2015
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  7. Doryferon

    Doryferon Well-Known Member

    A lathe machine can do the widen-deepen job exactly as you want
    I have modified many brushes using a drill or bits with a Dremel and sandpapers
    Lot of work,dust,noise and the result isn't always perfect although very good.
     
    Doryferon, May 26, 2015
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