New life for an old brush.

[TobyC]

Wanted to do this ever since I saw one of these things, I thing she's gonna be a killer brush.

As received.

They had a problem keeping it together apparently, had been glued together several times with different glues,... lots of glue! I had to use a hole saw with the pilot removed to get the ferrule off. Had to do more work than I expected to make it look decent, all lettering had to go unfortunately.

And the result.

My last two brushes are similar, but very different.

 

[chazt]

You’ve got a steady hand Toby! Really nice looking results. Thanks for sharing.

 

[TobyC]

You’ve got a steady hand Toby! Really nice looking results. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks man!

 

[Zhang Doe]

What is the material and how do you get it so polished and shiny? The green is so nicely finished that it now looks like jade.

 

[R181]

Nice work on both brushes. Looking at the second brush and was wondering if it was originally a neck and face duster?

Bob

 

[TobyC]

What is the material and how do you get it so polished and shiny? The green is so nicely finished that it now looks like jade.

On this brush it's just some kind of plastic, after sanding I just used a wet cloth and toothpaste to shine it.

 

[Northam Saint]

On this brush it's just some kind of plastic, after sanding I just used a wet cloth and toothpaste to shine it.

You make it sound so easy ! From a wet cloth and toothpaste that’s fantastic. Love the finish on the wood too.

 

[TobyC]

Nice work on both brushes. Looking at the second brush and was wondering if it was originally a neck and face duster?

Bob

Thanks Bob, and yep, it was a duster.

And no, I didn't destroy something desirable, I've seen some get relisted on the bay over and over and they just don't sell. This one had been relisted and had no watchers so I offered 5 bucks and they jumped on it just to get rid of it. At least it will be useful now, I'm happy with it.

 

[TobyC]

You make it sound so easy ! From a wet cloth and toothpaste that’s fantastic. Love the finish on the wood too.

Thank you my friend!

Just buff and shine, works on brass too. Wipe on teak finish on the wood.

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[R181]

Thanks Bob, and yep, it was a duster.

And no, I didn't destroy something desirable, I've seen some get relisted on the bay over and over and they just don't sell. This one had been relisted and had no watchers so I offered 5 bucks and they jumped on it just to get rid of it. At least it will be useful now, I'm happy with it.

No, I did not mean you had destroyed something valuable but was wondering about it's origin. That would make one hell of a large boar brush from the looks of it. That is no bad thing either.

Bob

 

[TobyC]

No, I did not mean you had destroyed something valuable but was wondering about it's origin. That would make one hell of a large boar brush from the looks of it. That is no bad thing either.

Bob

I know you didn't say that, I just wanted to get that out there before someone did. It's got a 28mm knot, but it's snug in the 30mm hole, that's plenty big IMO, it ain't no sissy knot.

 

[GoReds]

How did you do it man? Fantastic job. What boar knot did you put in?

 

[TobyC]

How did you do it man? Fantastic job. What boar knot did you put in?

Thanks man!

I used a magic wand and;

Boar Hair Shaving Brush Knot (28mm x 72mm)

Premium quality shaving brush knots, handles, brushes, and razors.

shaveforge.com

 

[TobyC]

As received

Now

 

[Zhang Doe]

Are you using something to hydrate and seal the wood? Looks great.