Rescued another neglected Ever-Ready

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by HoosierTrooper, Nov 7, 2013.

  1. HoosierTrooper

    HoosierTrooper Steve-less in Indiana

    I haven't had much luck lately finding any brushes until I found this one at an antique store for $4 recently. The bottom is an interesting color, it appears to be brown but in certain light conditions it almost has a purple tint to it. I don't know if it has faded over the years or if this is its original color.The handle has a few dings in it that I couldn't get out, but that just gives it a little character!

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    Here it is with its new TGN Best Badger knot, some polishing and a little fresh paint.

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    I now have three similar models with boar, badger and synthetic knots.

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  2. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    I've only ever seen the red and blue ones. Do they have a whole range of colors?

    Looks like a nice set.
     
  3. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    I'm no brush expert, but I'd say there was marked improvement in that Ever-Ready brush! :happy088: Nicely done!

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  4. TitanTTB

    TitanTTB Well-Known Member

    Great find, I've never seen that color before.
     
  5. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    Wonderful restore Tom :happy096:
     
  6. Weeper Warrior

    Weeper Warrior Well-Known Member

    That is my school colors! The search begins.........

    Very nice!

    BTW...I just ordered my first knot, What do you use to glue them in?
     
  7. offroad64

    offroad64 a shoulder to cry on

    Silicone so if they have to be replaced it is easy to remove.
     
  8. KcHighLife

    KcHighLife Well-Known Member

    Looking great as always Tom!
     
  9. Weeper Warrior

    Weeper Warrior Well-Known Member

    Clear or black?
     
  10. KcHighLife

    KcHighLife Well-Known Member

    I personally used epoxy. However the handle was aluminum billet so I wanted to make sure it would stay in well. Also, it wouldn't be that hard to clean off of aluminum. I've not done a wood one yet.
     
  11. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Excellent work! It restored well!
     
  12. HoosierTrooper

    HoosierTrooper Steve-less in Indiana

    Thanks everyone. It was kind of cool finding the three different colors locally, just by pure luck.

    I've seen them with a green base on the bay, but haven't found one locally. Yet.
    Most guys prefer epoxy, but I use clear silicone adhesive. It's easier to clean up in case some gets on the knot, it dries much slower which gives you time to make slight adjustments to make sure the knot is straight. And, like Jeff said, it's easy to remove the knot if you decide to. I have removed one knot and put it in a different handle because I wasn't satisfied with how it looked, as can be seen in THIS THREAD

    That can't be done with epoxy. I have also adjusted the loft on two brushes. One other thing you can do with silicone adhesive is set the knot with a very small amount and test the loft to see if it's how you want it and if it is, then you can pull the knot and add more.
     
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  13. Bobcat

    Bobcat Well-Known Member

    The Three Musketeers! Great as usual Tom! Nice find!
     
  14. Dusan

    Dusan Active Member

    Great rescue!
     
  15. macaronus

    macaronus Sir Nice-a-Lot

    Looking great, Tom!
    ItÅ› always a plaesure to see your restores!
     
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  16. Doryferon

    Doryferon Well-Known Member

    Very nice "trio" you have !

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