Work in progress .....

[bald as]

These are the components of a proposed restore/renovation of a early to mid 20th century brush. Thanks again to @boldsworth. The knot I will fit is a 20mm First class Silver tip badger set at 50mm. Normally this brush had a black Bakelite ferrule to hold the knot but time had not treated it well so I made my own interpretation from brushed Aluminium. It stands 127mm high. I will finish the wood with Danish oil.

 

[Bles]

Splendid job on the restoration bald as.

 

[alfredus]

Great job @bald as

 

[bald as]

Thanks @Bles and @alfredus

 

[filobiblic]

Nice work Baldy! Classic.

 

[bald as]

I have finished the Rubberset brush renovation. I repaired the black collar that was originally on the brush so kept it as close as possible to the original brush. I will use the aluminium collar I made on another handle with the next brush I restore. Originally the knot was either a boar or a horse hair knot. The original badger knot I posted was just a smidge too big for the opening in the black collar but luckily the postie arrived with another badger knot from China so I ended up using a different 20mm knot which just fitted. I gave the timber multiple coats of Danish oil and the result is pleasing. The brush is excellent to use.

 

[Sxot]

I have finished the Rubberset brush renovation. I repaired the black collar that was originally on the brush so kept it as close as possible to the original brush. I will use the aluminium collar I made on another handle with the next brush I restore. Originally the knot was either a boar or a horse hair knot. The original badger knot I posted was just a smidge too big for the opening in the black collar but luckily the postie arrived with another badger knot from China so I ended up using a different 20mm knot which just fitted. I gave the timber multiple coats of Danish oil and the result is pleasing. The brush is excellent to use.

Hey! Looks great.

 

[Mark1966]

Sensational stuff mate!

 

[alfredus]

This looks truly stellar @bald as - very well done

Now I know, why you haven't been answering my Email

I hope you will bring the brush along on Sunday!

 

[nsavage]

The brush looks outstanding Steve.

I echo @alfredus sentiments and request that you bring it to show off on Sunday.

 

[bald as]

I will, and I may have another restore I've done as well.

 

[boldsworth]

@bald as what a resurrection! That brush appeared well and truly dead. Amazing result!! Love what you've done with the wood especially

 

[filobiblic]

It looks fantastic. Well done.