cts1085 Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Marc, I just noticed during a guild video on the drawer assembly that you had a "holder" for the glue brush. Anything special about that? Thanks for another GREAT video with tons of tips about joinery and construction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Marc, I just noticed during a guild video on the drawer assembly that you had a "holder" for the glue brush. Anything special about that? Thanks for another GREAT video with tons of tips about joinery and construction! Tom, it's just a container with a hole in the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cts1085 Posted August 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Tom, it's just a container with a hole in the top. I guess I was wondering if there was anything inside the container other than water?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Nope, just water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Yeah I find it extends the life of a glue brush. I know those brushes aren't expensive but they aren't free either. But I can survive off of one bag for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick LoDico Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Getting a hundred uses from each brush is about the only way that I get cheap in the shop. I just put some water in a mason jar and drop it in after each use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renzo Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 Lee Valley has a plastic spreader set that is quite inexpensive. I picked up a set as cleaning the regular small brushes is a pain, although I never thought of just keeping them in water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 I haven't used brushes in years, I use Q-tips. I just buy a big box at Walmart for a buck or so and throw them away when done. Just a suggestion if for nothing else try them when you are doweling, they are perfect for that. Nate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 I haven't used brushes in years, I use Q-tips. I just buy a big box at Walmart for a buck or so and throw them away when done. Just a suggestion if for nothing else try them when you are doweling, they are perfect for that. Nate Doesn't the glue clog your ears?! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 I haven't used brushes in years, I use Q-tips. I just buy a big box at Walmart for a buck or so and throw them away when done. Just a suggestion if for nothing else try them when you are doweling, they are perfect for that. Nate Ooh Q-tips for dowel holes....I like it. I've been using toothpicks. Cheap, but I like the idea of the swab on the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 I haven't used brushes in years, I use Q-tips. I just buy a big box at Walmart for a buck or so and throw them away when done. Just a suggestion if for nothing else try them when you are doweling, they are perfect for that. Nate A winner idea... brushes are a nuisance for domino holes but I'd bet a Q-tip will work wonderfully without errant bristles painting other things. Nice tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmrys Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 I started using a foam roller...the little one for painting. Spreads glue evenly and without globs. I have less squeeze out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rimmer Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Getting a hundred uses from each brush is about the only way that I get cheap in the shop. I just put some water in a mason jar and drop it in after each use. I've gat a platic cup on one of my benches with water in it. I drop the brush in and leave it till next use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpLev Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Lee Valley has a plastic spreader set that is quite inexpensive. I picked up a set as cleaning the regular small brushes is a pain, although I never thought of just keeping them in water. Thanks for the reminder. I personally use an acid brush for gluing, and have used the same brush for the last 3 years (cleaning with water after use) but I have 2 of those LV spreaders as a kit that my wife bought a while back... completely forgot about those - I should give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 I think this was a Marc tip originally... I like to collect the fake cardboard and plastic "credit cards" and "membership cards" that come in junk mail. They make great glue spreaders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmocyb Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 I think this was a Marc tip originally... I like to collect the fake cardboard and plastic "credit cards" and "membership cards" that come in junk mail. They make great glue spreaders. I have also used the counter top color chips as spreaders, for glue, seam sealer and grain filler. They also work well with epoxies and resin fillers as you can just toss them after it hardens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Sounds like a great idea. I've been using brushes, but I never thought of Q-Tips as glue spreaders. My wife will have dirty ears, but my dowel joints will improve. What can be better?? Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivendale34 Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 Never thought of Q-Tips... will have to steal some from the wife. Course I have to admit I just can't bring myself to seriously lenghten the life of my brushes. I do use a little cup with water to preserve the glue brush on a particular glue-up or assembly operation that may lasta while that day, but I do throw them out after a day or two. I just can't seem to justify saving some when they cost 5.00 for 5 bags of 36 once or twice a year at HF... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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