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Thanks mate. I notice the handle you bought was already filled in so here a bit more work. I can definitely stash and glue some old coins in there and fill the void. The Omega handle diameter is about 38mm. The plastic cup I thought of putting in is about 31mm. Also I noticed you considered the depth when setting the knot. This plastic cup is about 17mm so perhaps this should be enough (?) of if anything I could glues some coins in there as well. I think this should work. Should I go for the 30mm knot then?Work out the loft want for the brush then you'll know how deep to set the knot. If you want a heavier handle, a few bit's of iron work, stacked coins etc can be glued inside and you could fill any void with something akin to a plaster of paris after they've set.
What's the diameter of the opening in the handle, as that determines what size knot will fit. Here's one I did a while back
Depends what loft you want the brush to have, that's you're end and starting point, work from there and the brush size is for you to work out what you want.Thanks mate. I notice the handle you bought was already filled in so here a bit more work. I can definitely stash and glue some old coins in there and fill the void. The Omega handle diameter is about 38mm. The plastic cup I thought of putting in is about 31mm. Also I noticed you considered the depth when setting the knot. This plastic cup is about 17mm so perhaps this should be enough (?) of if anything I could glues some coins in there as well. I think this should work. Should I go for the 30mm knot then?
Don't worry mate. I've got olenty of boars and will always be my 1st choice. But you know the monkey...when she calls I gotta respondI've got an idea!!! Put that incredible boar back in there where it belongs! Synthetics are for makeup.
I've often used coins to add some weight/balance. Wine cork fills up quickly, too ... even blown polystyrene that's used for postal packaging. Many a time, I've filled up to the level that I want with epoxy and let it set. Then, any knot I'm fitting needs nothing more than a dab of epoxy with less risk of stuff getting everywhere and/or the knot sinking.Thanks mate. I notice the handle you bought was already filled in so here a bit more work. I can definitely stash and glue some old coins in there and fill the void. The Omega handle diameter is about 38mm. The plastic cup I thought of putting in is about 31mm. Also I noticed you considered the depth when setting the knot. This plastic cup is about 17mm so perhaps this should be enough (?) of if anything I could glues some coins in there as well. I think this should work. Should I go for the 30mm knot then?
Not a bad idea either except why drilling a hole if i have access to the handle from the top?I'd drill a hole and fill it with sand. Seal it with silicone or glue.
Got some coins aside and some epoxy. I have also thought of throwing some spare bolts in it and glue everything. I will practice once I get the knotSilicone or hot glue and coins is another Method or even epoxy resin
It's best done when you actually have the knot that you want to fit. You can fill up to the level you want and test the knot depth, adding or removing a coin here or there to decide what you like. Once decided, THEN glue the filling material into place and let it set. Dab of epoxy into the filled hole and gently press the knot in (protecting the hair), turning gently to remove bubbles and ensure good adhesion ... as per @wooky114 's video. Too much glue and it'll climb up around the base, soaking the hair and making a right old mess. Planning is the key.Got some coins aside and some epoxy. I have also thought of throwing some spare bolts in it and glue everything. I will practice once I get the knot
Thanks, will definitely reread this at the right time and will post pictures...hopefully with good resultsIt's best done when you actually have the knot that you want to fit. You can fill up to the level you want and test the knot depth, adding or removing a coin here or there to decide what you like. Once decided, THEN glue the filling material into place and let it set. Dab of epoxy into the filled hole and gently press the knot in (protecting the hair), turning gently to remove bubbles and ensure good adhesion ... as per @wooky114 's video. Too much glue and it'll climb up around the base, soaking the hair and making a right old mess. Planning is the key.
Good luck! Show us results, of course.
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