TerryMcK Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Anybody tried one of these yet? http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=31128 If so are they any better than a finger? My digits are getting worn out and I have run out of acid brushes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 I couldn't open the link on my IPad, but if it's the one with a brush on one end an a spreader on the other, it works great. You really can peel off the glue once it's dried and it cleans up quickly if you don't wait to clean up. For the price it's hard to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick2cd Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 i saw Matt Vanderlist using it in one of his vids and he seemed to like it. i think it was the plywood shoe rack episode if memory serves me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I have these and they work great http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=48479&cat=1,110,42967 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 The big ones are a waste of time. The little ones are ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Woodguy Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I like mine a whole lot and they do what they say they do. You really can't go wrong for a few bucks and I don't go through acid brushes as I once did. But if the glue job is small enough for a finger, I would keep some acid brushes or get the smaller version for those kinds of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessnaPilotBarry Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 The Rockler version works fine, but my local Dollar Store has various sizes of silicone kitchen brushes for a buck, sometimes two for a buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robjeffking Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Have you tried the glue-bot dispensers. They allow precise control of spreading glue the 16oz bottle I use with a wide tip and the baby bot I use the yorker tip which I can apply glue in pin dot sized cracks. Mcfeelys sell 5 pack replacement tips for a one dollar and one dollar shipping. They also come with a centering guide for fast applications. I have the rockler brush as well and the dried glue does come out of the brushes but sometimes like a hair it takes a brush. Now after using it I keep it submerged in water before I clean it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I have one and use it for tasks too big for an acid brush, too small for an ink roller, or too intricate for a finger. Acid brushes are still king in my shop, and the only reason I bought one is because the Rockler guy hooked me up with an additional discount on another item when he didn't have to. It was an impulsive guilt buy. I could easily live without it...and Barry's one dollar version sounds more appealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Slack Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I like this better than my previous option. USed in the past cheap paint brushes. This works better, faster, cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stahlee Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I have this setup from Rockler: http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=31720&rrt=1 I use it for all my glue ups and it's a breeze to clean up. chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Pants Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I have the big one, and it works, but it's too big for a lot of glue ups. I do want to pick up a couple of the small head ones and see how they are. If they're at least as good as the little aluminum disposable glue brushes it'll be worth it (both in savings and not having to worry about bristles coming off). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mds2 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Before I found this hobby I did competitive bbqing. As soon as I saw the picture of that brush in the rockler catalog I went and dug my dollar store silicone brushes out of my bbq supplies. They work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochese Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Better than acid brushes any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autorotate Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 I love it. and when the glue does dry it peels off real easy, just as advertised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SignWave Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 It's a good idea, and it works very well for PVA glue, but I have to agree that the dollar store version is a better value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 I have it and it works great, I bought the 3pc set before I started building my Roubo bench and the spreader has been wonderful for laminating all the stock but for the projects I build it will collect dust after this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmason Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 They work fine, but you can get the same thing at the dollar store by buying a silcone bbq basting brush and cutting the bristles a bit shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer_J Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Have you tried the glue-bot dispensers. They allow precise control of spreading glue the 16oz bottle I use with a wide tip and the baby bot I use the yorker tip which I can apply glue in pin dot sized cracks. Mcfeelys sell 5 pack replacement tips for a one dollar and one dollar shipping. They also come with a centering guide for fast applications. I have the rockler brush as well and the dried glue does come out of the brushes but sometimes like a hair it takes a brush. Now after using it I keep it submerged in water before I clean it. first day I got the glu-bot, the centering guide cracked in half, i think i could have easily written to get a new one, not too worried about it. other than that it's an amazing tool. I use it upside down and in very weird angles at times. keep the cap on!!! - rockler glue brush... love it. i never wash it, just peel and go. haven't torn off a silicone bristle yet since 9 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris H Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Similar to what most have already said, but added one more to the "have it, love it" crowd! I haven't cleaned mine yet. I just smash the head against the table a few times and then sweep the debris off the table into the trash can, and it's good to go. I like the little black trowel thing the most. I didn't really spread glue (mostly out of laziness) in the past, so I get much better coverage and bond now. This can be critical for glue ups that aren't done being worked (i.e. turning, laminating, etc) It is classic Rockler imo. It's a bit overpriced, but does exactly what it says it does, and does it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted January 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 OK I shall have to get one ordered. Is this one similar a Sili-Brush? http://www.amazon.com/Fulton-1203-Sili-Brush/dp/B009OCEBD2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Pants Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 It looks virtually identical to the Rockler one. I think the spatula on that may be a little shorter, but the head is identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessnaPilotBarry Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 OK I shall have to get one ordered. Is this one similar a Sili-Brush? http://www.amazon.com/Fulton-1203-Sili-Brush/dp/B009OCEBD2 Check your local dollar store: http://www.dollartree.com/Betty-Crocker-Silicone-Basting-Brushes-9-/p310123/index.pro Trim as desired. I bought a bunch for my wife's classroom, for white glue. Kids aren't very good at cleaning brushes, so silicone brushes are home runs. I bought a Rockler brush before I found the cheapies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I am currently trialling some silicone pastry brushes intended for kitchen use. I didn't raid the kitchen drawers by the way! I found some on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/APOLLO-Pastry-Brush-Splash/dp/B002YAOHR6/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A3OHIEUSTMB3PA. I can't say I am impressed with them as the "bristles", if that's what you can call them, are too soft. Sure enough the glue just peels off when dry and they were very cheap. Still looking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdpunch Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I have both the big brush and the small brush and I love them. I think they spread glue much better than the acid brushes. I originally purchased the big brush but quickly found that it was too big for some glue-ups, so I purchased the small brushes and they have met all of my glue-up needs up to this point. Also, I know its not just me, but I love picking the glue out of the bristles after it dries.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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