How To Glue a Shaving Brush Knot Into a Handle

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Setting your own shaving brush knot into a shaving brush handle is super easy. It allows you to buy empty handles and put any knot you like into it, rather than being stuck with the limited offerings from the brush vendor. It also allows you to experiment with different loft settings to get the feel and performance that you like best. Here’s a full video walkthrough to give you the confidence you need to assemble your own shaving brushes. Listed below are some of my favorite resources for brush handles and knots.
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@brodyberry6253 2 месяца назад

Nice looking brush and thanks for the tips.

@soapthing 2 года назад

I’ve lost track of how many time I screwed up a knotting job and had to start over. I appreciate this video. Gives me more knowledge and confidence to try it again.

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

Luckily I've never botched one, but using silicone instead of epoxy makes it much easier to fix if you do.

@paulis4278 2 года назад

Dude you are genius!!

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

Thanks. I can't take full credit, though. I learned all of this from other people.

@anderstietz809 4 месяца назад

Very informative, thank you!

@unclelshaves 2 года назад

Thanks for the howto demonstration, have not attempted setting my own knot yet, however, this demo will help me when I do. I like the idea of using the less permanent Silicone.

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

You're welcome. Like that idea, too. Maybe I'll do an update in 6 months or so to verify it held up

@DE_Razor_Shaving 2 года назад

Awesome color brush. I like how the knot matches the handle well. Pretty smart about the metal, never thought of that before. Good vid. 😁👍🏼

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

Thanks, man. Yeah, I always try to make sure my knots match the handle pretty well. I also try not to have any identical knots. I'd been looking for something to put one of those brown knots into.

@peyton4474 2 года назад

Really glad you did this video. I hadn’t tried this just because hadn’t seen it done. I will give it a go when I get a new brush! Thanks man!

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

Awesome. I'm glad it helped. Tag me on fb when you do your first brush. I want to see the results.

@dimitardimitrov5366 2 года назад

Great tutorial!

@TheShavingDisciple Год назад

Thank you!

@GregTardif 2 года назад

I was just thinking about how this was done. Thanks

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

You're welcome. I was a bit intimidated when I did my first one. Then I realized it's not very difficult.

@10floz30minutes 2 года назад

One does not need the spacer if he is trying to reattach knot & handle which had become separated. Instead, one just needs sandpaper or dremel tool to remove old adhesive material, and then use marine glue or epoxy glue to just reconnect the knot and handle. Just something to think about for REPAIR instead of attaching new to new.

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

Probably not needed for repair, and maybe not for a new assembly either. All depends on your goal.

@pennsylvaniacitizen138 Год назад

Good instructional video, although a bit slow. I guess that's what fast forward is for. Thanks again.

@TheShavingDisciple Год назад

Thank you for the constructive criticism. Always trying to get a little bit better.

@drunkn711 2 года назад

Good job on the how to video. I haven't tried to set my own knot yet, but when I do, I think I'll be using silicone and plastic spacers 😎👍 Have a good one man! Steve

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Steve. I found it was the best option for me so I could match up my knots and handles a little better, as well as getting a loft that I know I'll enjoy.

@JMac. 2 года назад

Some good tips there man

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

Thanks, JMac. You guys gave me a few extra points that I wish I would have gotten in there, but I recorded it a couple of weeks ago.

@JMac. 2 года назад

@@TheShavingDisciple you’re welcome GW! And haha no worries man, it was still a helpful video for sure!

@RHDaveShaves 6 месяцев назад

Just discovered this video; jam packed with great info, thank you! If I'm using epoxy instead of silicone, is the process the same in terms of how much glue to use?

@karlkokosboll771 3 месяца назад

Will the silicone be fine being submerged under water when wetting the brush, as well as handle the varying temperature and humidity of a bathroom without loosing its grip? Thanks for the informative video!

@jamesd.4223 2 года назад

Great tutorial, Garrett! I've tried using silicone, the exact GE brand actually, and after three days the knot still came out. I suspect I got too much warm water into the knot and it softened the silicone some how. I switched it up and used expoy. I have another brush I want to knot and will try silicone again, but first need to order a knot...looking at an AP Shave Co. Synbad.

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

Yeah, I'm curious how this will hold up over time. Not a huge deal if it comes out. I can always redo it with epoxy. I have a 28mm SynBad and the bulb and fan 24mm waiting for handles.

@JP-od1nr Год назад

How's the repair holding up long term? Great instructional - thanks!

@TheShavingDisciple Год назад

Holding up great. I will add a caveat that I have a decent rotation of brushes, so I've probably only used it like 25 times. But no sign of the silicone wearing down so far.

@gilbreathzachary 2 года назад

Where did you get the metal comb? That looks perfect for brush upkeep. Thank you for tutorial

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

Amazon, but you can get them at any pet store, too. Here’s the one I bought. amzn.to/3AZek14 I can’t take full credit. Con from Shave The Man suggested it first.

@tcwhite0104 Год назад

we manuafacture shave brushes, solid aluminum, we use a special designed nylon spacer and our equipment dispense and mixes epoxy. We tried Silicone and had too many dissatisfied customers with loose knots due to people soaking them in hot water before whipping up a lather. Great video however!

@DLC1990 Год назад

Does silicone really melt that easily?

@TheShavingDisciple Год назад

I can see that. Not sure I would recommend it for a seller unless you offered it as an option with a warning that the knot might come loose if not handled with appropriate care. But for people who like to set their own knots and play around with lofts and such, it's a much easier solution.

@TheShavingDisciple Год назад

I have at least 25 shaves on this brush, and I live in AZ where the house can get up around 80 in the summers. No issues yet. But I'm sure if you use hot enough water over a long enough period of time you might see an issue.

@DLC1990 Год назад

Silicone supposedly has a high melting point, around 400f, so unless people soak their brushes in lava, water temp shouldnt be an issue. I suspect that maybe the silicone just doesnt bond to surfaces very well unless theyre prepared properly first.

@TAmusic76 3 месяца назад

Please tell me glue brand name

@djfive-seven563 10 месяцев назад

The first time I put a knot into a handle I didn't use a spacer and the knot ended up being way too deep. The knot was way too stiff and water got trapped deep inside of the knot and caused mildew to form very easily. I had to steam it and the gel tip badger I spend 50$ was ruined and even had some mold inside of it.

@TheShavingDisciple 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, you have to make sure that cavity is filled with whatever materials you use. Sorry to hear about your loss.

@joecarreiro7847 2 года назад

Still recommended silicome? My brush just came undone after many years

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

It’s been over a year on a few brushes with no issues for me. If I have to re-set with silicone every few years it’s probably still less work than drilling out an epoxied knot just once.

@triktrak_1451 Год назад

Who makes/sells that metal comb? I've seen knot makers use it.

@TheShavingDisciple Год назад

You can find them on Amazon or at your local pet store. This is the one I picked up: amzn.to/3AZek14

@417Keto 2 года назад

Hey Garrett Did you say what kind of knot that is on this video, maybe I missed it?

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

It's a Faux Horse synthetic knot from AP Shave Co. Faux Horse as in it looks a bit like a horse hair knot. It doesn't come anywhere close to feeling like one. This is one of my softest synthetics.

@417Keto 2 года назад

Appreciate the information, thanks!

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

@@417Keto Of course. You're welcome.

@floydenelop8672 3 месяца назад

It took you 14 minutes of talking until you used silicone !??

@toddd7444 7 месяцев назад

Shaving Brush Knot or cracked handles B-700 no gloves THE EASY WAY my Simpson 29MM Trafalgar is the best brush on the market today it's like buying a $200 badger hair brush, no cleaning the brush, no need for a brush stand, fast drying time, well not fall apart like a badger hair can, cheap to buy, i have owned it for 5 years with no problems wheelchair Larry