Wooden brush handle facelift

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by grump, Feb 11, 2015.

  1. grump

    grump Well-Known Member

    When I received this brush it felt tacky and just didn't look very good. I like the shape so I decided to test and see how secure the knot was. It came right out with just a firm grip and pull.
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    As you can see there really wasn't much glue holding it in. I decide to remove the finish and see what I had. As I was sanding with 220grit sandpaper, it started to reveal its grain. After the sanding, I rubbed it with #0000 steel wool, went over it with a nylon brush and rubbed it down with some Renaissance wax. I gave it a quick hand polish with a microfiber cloth and here are the results.

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    grump, Feb 11, 2015
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  2. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Wow! The beautiful grain of the wood was buried under the stain. Excellent JOB!
     
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  3. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Fantastic transformation. Hard to believe it's the same handel.
     
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  4. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Sweet!
     
    swarden43, Feb 12, 2015
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  5. HoosierTrooper

    HoosierTrooper Steve-less in Indiana

    That looks a gazillion times better! Who made it originally, it looks like a synthetic knot.
     
    HoosierTrooper, Feb 12, 2015
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  6. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    That looks great.
     
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  7. Omelmad

    Omelmad My printer email address is..........

    That was a Very nice facelift =)
     
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  8. Rustty

    Rustty Active Member

    Very nice work Grump.
    A beautiful grain is always worth the time and effort. :drool:
     
    Rustty, Feb 12, 2015
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  9. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Me likey wood!
    Nice restore of a lovely handle! :happy088:
     
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  10. GSlim66

    GSlim66 Well-Known Member

    Nice job
     
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  11. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    Nice improvement, Phil! :happy088:
     
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  12. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

    Beautiful brush! I like the idea of keeping these vintage tools alive. Nice work sir!:eatdrink047:
     
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  13. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Really nice. That grain is great!
     
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  14. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    OUTSTANDING!
    Very nice job. znice_brush.png
     
    Jayaruh, Feb 12, 2015
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  15. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Great job!
     
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  16. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Outstanding!!!
    "I rubbed it with #0000 steel wool, went over it with a nylon brush and rubbed it down with some Renaissance wax." I like this process.:happy088:
     
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  17. figment714

    figment714 Well-Known Member

    Looks great!
     
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  18. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Good work!
     
    GDCarrington, Feb 12, 2015
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  19. BigMark

    BigMark Tests razors by shaving Wookies

    Very good job man. @GDCarrington has some competition ;).
     
    BigMark, Feb 12, 2015
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  20. Tattoobob

    Tattoobob Well-Known Member

    Very good job, looks great.
     
    Tattoobob, Feb 12, 2015
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