Thank you! Using your excellent directions I cleanly removed the old knot from my Ever Ready shaving brush, probably made in the 1940s or 1950s. It required about 45 minutes of steaming. You're the man!
This is a good tip and great way to change out the knot of a modern handle. I would just make the disclaimer that this technique will not work the same on a vintage brush. The heat and steam can warp, discolor, and ruin older brushes. Just a heads up. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work.
JR Reyes that is good to know. I have never had a vintage brush. I'm sure that a lot of folks would want to change their knots in the vintage ones. I might have to make a follow up video.
If it is a vintage brush that has a resign handle will that work? I have a Set In Ruber Ever-Ready 1CS (or 8, hard to tell last digit) brush I am replacing the knot in.
Thanks for this! I have this same brush but in Purple. I LOVE the handle, HATE the pure badger. It was very scratchy and hard to lather. I was able to remove it safely and will be throwing in a PAA Plisson knot in 24 mm. Same knot as the Atomic Rocket minus the size.
Thanks for this video. Way easier and less messy then trying to drill and dremel out the knot from I handle I have. Worked for me just like it did you in the video.
After a half hour is a good idea, I was going to try after 20 minutes but your way is a great way, Because if you take it out prematurely glue on the knot could stick to the edge of the brush
In my experience you can get the coin out, but it takes some prying. Also, it's easy to get it back in if it does come out. I'll make a video about that soon
Switchback 400 i repotted my brush with T3 Trafalgar 29mm knots i use b7000 glues are the best easy to use no mess no glass strong cheap best saling hugs Larry Merry Christmas
thank you for this vid I need to take my knot out of my chisel and hound handle because its set in way too deep. At first it was a pain to break in because the knot was super dirty and took forever to get all the dirt out and now soap and water get trapped deep in the knot where its glued in.
I use Locktite epoxy, but I imagine that most would work. I'm not familiar with the Bison one you're talking about. For a more temporary hold (perhaps for a knot you aren't sure about) I've heard a lot of people just use silicon
Mark Ford like JR informed me here in the contents, this apparently doesn't work with all brushes and is not risk free. Use this trick at your own risk.
My guess is gluing a knot in with hide glue would work best and be removable with steam. If using epoxy you will need to soak it in acetone for I would guess 24 hrs at least next time you want to change it. Dry hide glue lasts forever. Just saying. Thanks for the video!
It probably works better with resin handles as long as the handle is in good shape. I have found out since making this video that some brushes can be damaged by this method, so be careful.
Is the knot reusable once you get it out? I have a brush with a good knot that's set too deep for my taste. I would like to add a washer or 2, to allow more freeloft. Thanks
I have a new silver tip badger knot that came in a handle that's too small for me. I would like to keep the knot and switch it into an new handle. Will this heating technique ruin the badger knot? P.S. Great videos!
It just occurred to me that I saw a UA-cam video about getting a knot out intact by cracking the handle off. It might be worth looking into. Best of luck
I am just looking back at this comment, but I've tried cranking the handle off of a few handles. Sometimes the knot cracks in half, so something like a Dremel tool might be a bit better
I have an art of shaving brush that’s about 10 years old that I’d love to swap out for synthetic but I can’t find any measurements on their site. Does anyone know if it’s a 24mm??
Craving Shaving yeh man, I’d love to throw a new SynBad knot in there from AP Shave Co. but before I try this, I’d like to know the size. Might just buy a full and not worry about it. Thanks anyway bro!
Colby Johnson I do, I’ve just read that sometimes there can be an upwards of 5mm difference between the knot itself and the glue bump. I’d have to remove the original boar knot first; no going back after that. I might just grab a full syn and keep the AOS one the way it is. Thanks though!
Synthetic sucks it just does not have a strong enough back bone for me! You could have actually made that screechy one way better with a bit of patience. Then you would have had soft with a great backbone. Good video just giving my two cents nothin but respect bro! 😊
I would not use this method. I know there are some people who very carefully remove the old knot with a Dremel tool. That could work. If you are worried about messing it up or something then there are people who restore brushes professionally. Reyes Restores is one that comes to mind.
The best Shave Brush on the market today is my Simpson Trafalgar's T-3 better then boar cheaper in the long run it is 29mm. i mic it' it's like buying a $275 badger hair brush, no cleaning the brush, no need for a brush stand, fast drying time, well not fall apart like a badger hair or boar can, cheap to buy, I have owned it for 5 years with no hair loss with no problems wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas
Thank you! Using your excellent directions I cleanly removed the old knot from my Ever Ready shaving brush, probably made in the 1940s or 1950s. It required about 45 minutes of steaming. You're the man!
This is a good tip and great way to change out the knot of a modern handle. I would just make the disclaimer that this technique will not work the same on a vintage brush. The heat and steam can warp, discolor, and ruin older brushes. Just a heads up. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work.
JR Reyes that is good to know. I have never had a vintage brush. I'm sure that a lot of folks would want to change their knots in the vintage ones. I might have to make a follow up video.
If it is a vintage brush that has a resign handle will that work? I have a Set In Ruber Ever-Ready 1CS (or 8, hard to tell last digit) brush I am replacing the knot in.
Thank you for making a simple how to video without destroying the handle by drilling it. :) Good stuff.
Thanks for this! I have this same brush but in Purple. I LOVE the handle, HATE the pure badger. It was very scratchy and hard to lather. I was able to remove it safely and will be throwing in a PAA Plisson knot in 24 mm. Same knot as the Atomic Rocket minus the size.
Thanks for this video. Way easier and less messy then trying to drill and dremel out the knot from I handle I have. Worked for me just like it did you in the video.
After a half hour is a good idea, I was going to try after 20 minutes but your way is a great way, Because if you take it out prematurely glue on the knot could stick to the edge of the brush
Thanks. I am now going to replace a knot in one of my brushes. I hope that the glued on metal emblem on bottom of brush doesn’t come off also
In my experience you can get the coin out, but it takes some prying. Also, it's easy to get it back in if it does come out. I'll make a video about that soon
Switchback 400 i repotted my brush with T3 Trafalgar 29mm knots i use b7000 glues are the best easy to use no mess no glass strong cheap best saling hugs Larry Merry Christmas
Steaming a vintage brush right now to remove the knot and ready it for a new knot. Hope it works.
Probably not the best idea with vintage. Good luck and let us know how it goes
FAIL. Knot didn't come out and the handle ballooned out lol Had to drill it out.
thank you for this vid I need to take my knot out of my chisel and hound handle because its set in way too deep. At first it was a pain to break in because the knot was super dirty and took forever to get all the dirt out and now soap and water get trapped deep in the knot where its glued in.
Is it ok for synthetic knots also ? Î mean is not the steam destroying the synthetic knot ? Thanks
My friend's synth knot got ruined by steaming. But the handle was fine.
what kind of epoxy, what should it say? are the Bison ones ok?
I use Locktite epoxy, but I imagine that most would work. I'm not familiar with the Bison one you're talking about. For a more temporary hold (perhaps for a knot you aren't sure about) I've heard a lot of people just use silicon
Did not work on my Vulfix brush. How long does it have to get steamed for?
Thnx
Great tip! I did wonder how to get it out without damaging the handle.
Mark Ford like JR informed me here in the contents, this apparently doesn't work with all brushes and is not risk free. Use this trick at your own risk.
Wondered how that was done. Thanks bro
My guess is gluing a knot in with hide glue would work best and be removable with steam. If using epoxy you will need to soak it in acetone for I would guess 24 hrs at least next time you want to change it. Dry hide glue lasts forever. Just saying. Thanks for the video!
@cravingshaving does this work for knots that were set with epoxy?
I've used it several times with epoxy.
@@CravingShaving awesome, I have a wenge wood brush I'd like to change the loft of but am worried about the wood handle.
Wood is definitely more risky
Nicely done.
Hey so does this only work for brushes with wooden handles or can I use it for any brush? Because my brush has a resin handle
It probably works better with resin handles as long as the handle is in good shape. I have found out since making this video that some brushes can be damaged by this method, so be careful.
Can you remove a hand tied knot that was put in with epoxy this way and save the knot
I would contact the individual that hand ties the knots and ask them. I'm not sure
Can I do this and reuse the same knot? I want to set it higher as well. @cravingshaving
The answer to that is... Sometimes. I would only do this if you're ok with the possibility of losing the knot. I have had both results
Where did you get the knot? Is silvertip the best?
I have a small shaving brush its gold plated how can I measures to know what size the smallest is 1.8 knot
What are you trying to do with the brush?
Is the knot reusable once you get it out? I have a brush with a good knot that's set too deep for my taste. I would like to add a washer or 2, to allow more freeloft.
Thanks
I have reused knots before, but I think it could potentially be harmful to the knot.
Natural or synthetic?
@@CravingShaving Synthetic.
I think you should be fine, but I can't guarantee it
I have a Badger that I wouldn't mind trying it with as well.
Does this work with wooden handles?
I don't know, but if guess that there would be more chance of failure or warping with wood handles
I have a new silver tip badger knot that came in a handle that's too small for me. I would like to keep the knot and switch it into an new handle. Will this heating technique ruin the badger knot? P.S. Great videos!
I've never kept the knot, so I have no idea. I'd imagine that it wouldn't be perfectly intact, but I'm really not sure. Sorry
Thanks for the advice. I'll just use the brush. It IS an awesome knot.
It just occurred to me that I saw a UA-cam video about getting a knot out intact by cracking the handle off. It might be worth looking into. Best of luck
@@stevew7308 I have on occasion was able to crack the handle off the knot. you ruin the handle but the knot stays good for reuse. if done carefully
I am just looking back at this comment, but I've tried cranking the handle off of a few handles. Sometimes the knot cracks in half, so something like a Dremel tool might be a bit better
For a Vintage brush, couldn't you turn the brush knot side down in the glass cup?
Great idea! I may try that sometime! Time to hit the antique shops
I have an art of shaving brush that’s about 10 years old that I’d love to swap out for synthetic but I can’t find any measurements on their site. Does anyone know if it’s a 24mm??
I'm not sure. I've never had much experience with TAOS
Craving Shaving yeh man, I’d love to throw a new SynBad knot in there from AP Shave Co. but before I try this, I’d like to know the size. Might just buy a full and not worry about it. Thanks anyway bro!
do you have calipers ? im sure you could measure it with that
Colby Johnson I do, I’ve just read that sometimes there can be an upwards of 5mm difference between the knot itself and the glue bump. I’d have to remove the original boar knot first; no going back after that. I might just grab a full syn and keep the AOS one the way it is. Thanks though!
Man, I wanted to see you pull the brush apart and epoxy the new knot in. The camera was on your face during those moments. Show us the action!
I'm planning on doing a better video of this. I just don't have time right now. I'll have plenty of time during the summer
Synthetic sucks it just does not have a strong enough back bone for me! You could have actually made that screechy one way better with a bit of patience. Then you would have had soft with a great backbone. Good video just giving my two cents nothin but respect bro! 😊
Nice Video ... Only thing is your Sound Volume is really Low
Sorry, this was when I was just starting out and I was using a cheap phone at the time. Maybe I'll remake it at some point.
Where can buy that epoxy?
I buy it at Walmart
@@CravingShaving Do they also ship to outside the US, can you send me a link?
www.amazon.com/Loctite-Instant-0-47-Fluid-Syringe-1365868/dp/B0044F9KFI/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?adgrpid=52816787661&hvadid=274677834465&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9029787&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=b&hvrand=3614303550080139014&hvtargid=kwd-358594016767&keywords=loctite+5+minute+epoxy&qid=1554218638&s=gateway&sr=8-4
Pennies glued in??
Can you tell me why you put pennies in there?
Great video, more camera work.
Thank you.
It doesn't have to be pennies. It's just to adjust the loft of the brush.
To replace the brush in this old shaving brush thats about 20 years old a lots of is ben gone
I would not use this method. I know there are some people who very carefully remove the old knot with a Dremel tool. That could work. If you are worried about messing it up or something then there are people who restore brushes professionally. Reyes Restores is one that comes to mind.
@@CravingShaving thankyou for this information 💈👍
It was great how the most import part was done off camera…..duh.
Thanks for never actually filming the process...
You want to see it boiling on the stove for 30 mins?
@@CravingShaving No its OK, we can watch you talk about doing it instead. Do you thınk this would work with an Alpha Rubberset 400 Tribute?
I've never seen it done with a metal handle, so I'm not sure. It's aluminum, right?
@@CravingShaving yes aluminium and synthetic...
I've never done it, so I don't know. I think it should work. You could always try and let us know how it goes
The best Shave Brush on the market today is my Simpson Trafalgar's T-3 better then boar cheaper in the long run it is 29mm. i mic it' it's like buying a $275 badger hair brush, no cleaning the brush, no need for a brush stand, fast drying time, well not fall apart like a badger hair or boar can, cheap to buy, I have owned it for 5 years with no hair loss with no problems wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas
Does this work with metal handles ?
I've never tried. I only have a couple metal handles and I've never changed the knot out. I imagine it would