I was given this partial bottle of MEM English Leather from the 80s. It has a wooden cap. I have wanted to get one of these for a couple of years just to make a brush out of it. Well, I made a brush from a really big one for John D., a gentleman on TSD, JR#264. He sent me this so I could achieve my desire.
The hole was huge (32mm), so I turned a plug and plugged it.
I decided to drill the hole in the other end (25mm).
Here I dry fitted a Maggard synthetic knot.
Then I branded it.
Next, I stained/sealed it with some red oak stain/sealer.
I put on a coat of polycrylic. It won't be long now.
That looks amazing!!! What a tribute to the vintage English Leather - I dont think the modern version smells as nice. That wooden know is MADE for a brush ---- I will be sending you a knob soooon...
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