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Post by michaeld on Sept 26, 2013 10:10:11 GMT -6
Hey Y'all,
I have a nice Frank Shaving acrylic handle with a synthetic knot. Love the handle, hate the knot. So I did the "steam" method of removing the knot and that went well.
Got a TGN Silvertip knot to go in place but I would like to lower the height of said knot.
How do I remove material from the acrylic handle without damage to it? Any special tools needed? Any special technique?
Thanks in advance and enjoy those shaves.
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Post by papabear on Sept 26, 2013 13:29:30 GMT -6
If you have access to a drill press and forstner bits, that should do the job. Careful of the speed and wandering of the bit. A better choice is mount the handle on a lathe and gently and slowly open the space up.
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Sept 26, 2013 14:43:25 GMT -6
I use a Dremel and various bits to remove knots and enlarge the bore holes.
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Post by michaeld on Sept 26, 2013 15:55:57 GMT -6
Hmm..don't have a lathe or access to one so that part is out I think. Tom, what bits do you use to deepen the knot hole? Since I have a Dremel tool, knowing what bits to use would be very helpful. Also, do you secure the handle some way or.. ? Thanks
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Sept 26, 2013 16:40:19 GMT -6
I usually use the orange aluminum oxide grinding bits to deepen the hole, and sanding bits to widen it. Sometimes I clamp the handle in a vise, but usually I wear a glove and hold it because I feel like I have better control that way.
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Post by papabear on Sept 27, 2013 6:14:52 GMT -6
Tom's method works quite well, but for me, I do not have a steady hand with a Dremel tool and end up making more a mess than not. Keep us posted on your progress. Brush porn is always welcomed.
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Post by matloffm on Sept 27, 2013 19:43:45 GMT -6
I use a Dremel and various bits to remove knots and enlarge the bore holes. I tried various Dremel cutting bits on a test handle to get the feel of it. I got the knot out but made a mess of the handle. What tools do you use to get the knot out, cutting and/or grinding and/or …. I don't want to start on handles I care about until I develop a better method of getting the knot out. Any advice you have would be appreciated.
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Sept 28, 2013 13:07:55 GMT -6
Here's a picture of the bits I use. The one on the left is a Dremel brand grinding bit, the two in the middle are an off brand that is sold at Harbor Freight in a set and the last one is a high speed cutting bit. I cut the knot off as close to the opening in the handle as possible and have had good luck using the cutting bit to start a spot in the middle of the sawed off knot. The round one works pretty good to enlarge that hole until one of the other two will fit. I've just kind of improvised this, and I'm sure there are better ways to do it. I just take my time and go slow, and try various bits until I find the right one for the particular stage I'm at in the process.I didn't take a picture of one, but the sanding drums are really good at enlarging a bore hole.
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Post by Alan on Sept 29, 2013 8:17:41 GMT -6
I've cut the knot out of 3 brushes and used the Dremel grinding and cutting bits. Worked well, you just have to go slow.
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Post by matloffm on Sept 30, 2013 14:33:40 GMT -6
Thanks. I'll give it a try.
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