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Post by HoosierTrooper on Oct 4, 2013 11:27:20 GMT -6
I know this style of handle isn't real exciting to look at but they are very ergonomic and easy to use, plus it was only $7. The original knot was pretty useless so I replaced it with a 22mm TGN synthetic. If you look closely at the before picture you can see that the base didn't fit snugly in the handle, it actually popped right out when I pried on it a little. The handle is full of a plaster like substance that had split causing the base to push away from the handle. A little smoothing of the surface and some silicone adhesive and it is solid and snug as new. The letters didn't take the Testors paint very well because they are so shallow, but no big deal since they don't really show. Before: After:
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Post by coolbus18 on Oct 4, 2013 11:50:47 GMT -6
Very nice restore. enjoy the lather!
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Post by drumzalot on Oct 4, 2013 15:58:01 GMT -6
I guess function over aesthetics wins out here. She might not be a looker and gave you a bit of a fight to fix her up but the brush does look way better then before. I love the knew knot compared to the original.
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Post by Alan on Oct 4, 2013 19:44:55 GMT -6
Great job Tom, what a difference. I see this style a lot and often wondered if it would be comfortable to use.
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Post by birdlives on Oct 5, 2013 2:24:12 GMT -6
I'm not familier with Erskine.....around what time would you circa this rascal?
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Oct 5, 2013 4:59:18 GMT -6
Thanks everyone. I know it's not a show stopper, but it is a very utilitarian design. Lloyd, the best I've been able to find out about Erskine brushes is that they were in business from around the turn of the century until around 1952.I have three Erskine brushes, and know where one is that is just like the 3103 I already have for $9 that I'm holding out on to see if the owner discounts it sometime.
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papabear
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Looking for one that is just right
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Post by papabear on Oct 7, 2013 8:59:33 GMT -6
Pleasing design. Well done again.
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