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Subject: Re: TWL: (Not-so-) Bright Work
From: Dave Goodman (daveg@XXX.XXX)
Date: Sun Feb 03 2002 - 07:17:16 EST
Richard wrote:
> Foam brushes come in several types. One is near ideal for varnish, and one
> may be used at your peril.
> The recommended ones are dense foam, medium gray, with wood handles. They
> can be re-used up to three days by simply wrapping in saran wrap without
> squeezing them out and store in freezer. After three days or when the flow
> is no longer smooth, chuck the brush. ...
> The good foam brushes are better than badger brush for the non-professional
> because no time is spent on clean up. ...
I want to second Richard's comments above. I used good badger brushes
for years, but about four years ago switched to foam, and am very
happy with the result.
The only advantage I still see with the badger is that it is possible
to flow on varnish a bit more heavily than with foam, but since I
usually do three coats ('maintenance' not 'restoration') this is not
an issue for me. The big disadvantage of badger is 1) cost, and 2)
brush maintenance. It certainly is great to just toss that foam brush
when I'm through. I don't even attempt to save them as Richard
suggests.
The foam brushes Richard mentions above are called "Poly-Brush".
You'll find that marking on the wood handle. I strongly second his
recommendation to use only those. There are other brands, even with
wooden handles, but on close inspection you can see that the foam is
much coarser, and the results are poor.
Your mileage may vary, void where prohibited by law, etc, etc... :-)
--Dave Goodman M/V Dragonfly Sarasota, FL
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