I've got a Rubberset. I think its a 200-2 I'll have to post a pic when I get back home. I tried using it yesterday and it is clear that it isn't any good for me in its current state. I'm wondering if there is any reason not to remove the knot and replace it with a TGN.
No reason at all if you plan on using it. If it is for decoration or something it wouldn't be necessary. But since you plan on using it I would put a nice knot from TGN in it.
Cool, I'll have to strip it out and get a TGN knot for it. I have a handle from Oscar11 that I have already put a knot on, so I'm not as hesitant this time.
I've got the old knot trimmed down, now to break out the dremel and remove it completely and find out what size knot I need to order.
I have a little secret ... go get a Dremel 115 bit. When you bore a hole big enough with a drill bit, you will find that you can go down into the hole and let the teeth on the 115 do the hard work. That is what I use on old knots, then you can sand with the sanding drum or polish wheel to finish.
Thanks for the tip. I will have to pick up one those. I'm pretty sure this won't be my last brush reknot.
I still need to get a knot, the calipers say just a hair over an inch, so I'm thinking 24mm. I picked up some Meguiar's PlastX after seeing the results @Rustym got with it. Filled the handle with some BBs and silicone to add some weight. I like a heavier brush. The lettering color was non existent so I rubbed in some white paint. Still need to pick up one of those Dremel 115 bits too. Sorry for the bad cell phone picture. I'll take some proper pics after I get the knot in it.
I've had good results using a rotary rasp to similar effect, but I'll give the 115 a go in the future as well. "High Speed Cutter" just sounds too good to resist!
So I got my TGN 24mm 3 Band Finest in the mail yesterday, and have picked up one of those "High Speed Cutters". Loft is set at 50mm or as close as I could get it with my inches caliper to measure with. Just epoxied it in place. On the rotation schedule for Sunday morning.
Wow! That came out great. I have a olive handle on the way and will be using some of your tips when I get a knot for it. I like to have some weight in the handle also. Great job.
Shaved with the Rubberset this morning. I enjoyed it, there is a bit of a scent that a few shaves should mellow out. I need to remember what type of knot I put in my Oscar11 handle. I think it was a stuffed grade A from TGN. This knot isn't as full as I like them. I will probably end up giving it to a friend I'm trying to convert. Now that I have that Dremel 115 I just removed the old knot from a smaller green and white Buffalo brand brush. Took no time at all. Now I need a 22mm from TGN. This is addicting isn't it? ETA - It was a Grade A Silvertip, just ordered another one.
Found this at the fleamarket this morning: It has the number "303" on the base. Cleaned it with some baby shampoo and very careful strokes with a toothbrush. Rinsed it out really good and it's now hanging in my brush stand. Lost 3 hairs when I cleaned it. Gonna take it for a test ride in the morning.
I have a really nice tiny Rubberset that punches way above its weight class. It's the small third from the left on the top shelf.