If you have a knot in your shaving brush that you can't stand then you can use this simple trick to change the knot. All you need is a pot of boiling water, a glass cup, some oven mitts, and some epoxy.
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! 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!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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 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!
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 RU-vid 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
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
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.
