Omega KNots

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by Vlasta, Sep 9, 2018.

  1. Vlasta

    Vlasta Well-Known Member

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    what is the biggest they do?
     
  2. wristwatchb

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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    i would like this knot in my rr 400 brush..
     
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  4. Vlasta

    Vlasta Well-Known Member

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    Too big for both of them. On the other hand they fit mine....
     
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    when the money tree produces more i will purchase one..if they are still available..
     
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  6. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    I had to take off a little of the glue puck to make a new donor O-Pro 98 fit in a B-400 27mm ferrule.
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    It was worth the effort!
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  7. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Omega produces many sizes of boar brush. Surely there's one that you can use.
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    i have a 10098, i m saving up for a vlasta 400. was thinking about fitting the knot in my rr 400 without damage..i need to figure out which omega brush has the same knot size...
     
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  9. wristwatchb

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    I've got an Omega 98 boar knot in my JR # 160 handle. I absolutely love it. It has great backbone, nice scrub, and no scritch at all.
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  10. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    This one is headed to Hong Kong. Omegas rule.
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  11. Vlasta

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    Should arrive tomorrow and I am out of town for 10 days :(
     
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  12. wristwatchb

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    That's a beautiful brush, Rick. I would like to harvest an Omega 98 knot for my B-400 by Tom handle. Can please you tell me how you remove the knot from the OEM handle? Do you just remove the metal ring and use a hacksaw to cut the plastic? Thanks!
     
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  13. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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  14. Vlasta

    Vlasta Well-Known Member

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    Yes I have a new batch soon - there is a waiting list so get on it quickly!!
     
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  15. Vlasta

    Vlasta Well-Known Member

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    My wife will take delivery - I was looking forward to using it!!!
     
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  16. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    :happy088:
     
  17. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    I like the breaking in process of a new boar knot. Maybe it'll still be a little scritchy when you get home?

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  18. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Thanks, I tried for as close to original look of the vintage Rubberset 400 style. Omega doesn't make a true fan shape, but it's close.

    When you receive your handle measure the inside diameter, then order your Omega brush with a similar or slightly smaller sized knot. Good thing about their brushes - great knots, lower end quality handles. Assuming the #10098 fits, the handle is three pieces. Lower end separates from the ferrule by simply knocking it loose, a friction fit. The metal ring is substantial, but the upper plastic ferrule can be cut away with some difficulty. It's all about saving the knot. I used wire cutting pliers to cut off the ferrule into two pieces. If you have to use a different model to get the correct diameter you'll be entering undiscovered country. Wood? Maybe a chisel and hammer. Do you have a Dremmel and cutoff blades?

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  19. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    That's a beautiful brush, Jim and @Vlasta! Is the handle zebrawood?
     
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  20. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thank you, Rick. That's a very helpful explanation. I appreciate it!
     
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