calmari Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I picked up the smaller Rockler brush last time I ordered something and love it. I've also got the dollar tree silicone brush but find that it is too big and the bristles are too big for small work, so its all a matter of what you doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgeram99 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Just my 2 cents. I have both the big and the small. The large are a waste of time. They are to big and spread glue every wear. The small ones are much better.But I still prefer the acid brushes. The tray would be nice. but a bowl with a lid filled with water works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Speyerer Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 The brush does exactly what Rockler advertises. I use mine all the time in place of acid brushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrust Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 I swear I'm the only person on the planet that doesn't like these. Must be my upbringing. Seriously, I have tried the Rockler brushes, the Dollar store ones, the Glue-bots, and just decided that I'm sticking with the acid brushes and the 3 pack of squirt bottles with the little red cap. I think i got the squirt bottles at Harbor Freight. The acid brushes at Rockler are much higher quality than the HF ones, and when they'er on sale for about $5 for 50 of them, it's pretty cheap. Also, when you do manage to think about it, a quick 10 second wash of the acid brush and you can use them over and over. (usually, don't bother, though) Looking back, i think I've wasted enough money on glue applicators to buy that piece of Bubinga I passed over last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmari Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I swear I'm the only person on the planet that doesn't like these. Must be my upbringing. Seriously, I have tried the Rockler brushes, the Dollar store ones, the Glue-bots, and just decided that I'm sticking with the acid brushes and the 3 pack of squirt bottles with the little red cap. I think i got the squirt bottles at Harbor Freight. The acid brushes at Rockler are much higher quality than the HF ones, and when they'er on sale for about $5 for 50 of them, it's pretty cheap. Also, when you do manage to think about it, a quick 10 second wash of the acid brush and you can use them over and over. (usually, don't bother, though) Looking back, i think I've wasted enough money on glue applicators to buy that piece of Bubinga I passed over last month. I look at it the same as buying a new paint brush every time you paint. My dad taught me growing up to get a really good paint brush and take care of it and it will last for a long time and save you money. Acid brushes may be cheap, but the cost adds up eventually and like you said...you could wash them out and re-use them, but most of the time you don't. So for the price of a bag of brushes you can get the Rockler silicone one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I've always used the acid brushes and a bag lasts a while the way I use them. I keep a cup of water close by and when I'm finished gluing, I wipe off the excess, swish swish and use the same brush again many times. I also keep a pint jar about half full of lacquer thinner for when the brush was spreading something like tung oil. Same process. But hey, with so many positives, I'm willing to try a silicone brushe. Dollar tree first and then the paint store to see if they have any kind of really small and notched spreader as the Rockler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn pete Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Got the big/original sized one here too. It works great and no loose bristles coming off in my glue! It's a bit oversized for some glue-ups though, so I'll have to hunt down the samller size. I'll check the dollar store first though before heading over to Rockler (great tip!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 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. I was looking at buying a brush from Rockler, but now I see where I'm going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMort847 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 The silicone brushes are nicer than the acid brushes - less wasteful and no bristle shedding. I have some from the dollar store for panel glue ups and both Rockler types for more detailed work. I also have a glue bot and like that for panel as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 The Rockler brushes would work a treat as a personal tickler. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMasco Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 I got a few of them and think they are great. A few years ago I stopped using the acid brush and finger technique when Rockler started selling those little plastic paddles they work great as well. I needed several so I could find one when I needed it. Saw the new ones and gave them a try. Don't think I'll need anything else for a very long time. They probably have a five hundred million year half life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I have been experimenting with different pound store (read dollar store) kitchen brushes. I have found that of the various ones I have the ones with fat "bristles" are not as good at application as the ones with thinner "bristles". However the thinner ones are more difficult to clean and hard lumps become hidden inside. I was doing a panel glue up and in the middle of applying glue a hard lump of glue appeared. Also there are varying degrees of hardness of the bristles making it difficult to apply glue. I think the verdict is still out on this and acid brushes may still have the edge. I haven't tried silicone brushes with epoxy yet but it works great with the plastic paddles. That's next on my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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