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  1. 5th January 2022, 12:02 AM #1
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    What is so special about flux brushes? Seems like every woodworker on youtube uses it for gluing - PVA, epoxy, whatever.

    Why specifically these flux brushes with the small metal handle? Looks like this:
    Tradeflame Flux Brushes - 5 Pack - Bunnings Australia

    Can be bought on ebay and amazon cheaper than bunnings

    But why not just use regular paint brushes what are even cheaper?
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  3. 5th January 2022, 12:23 AM #2
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    *shrug*

    For gluing, I use a silicone brush... been going on the same one for ages, because the glue dries, you peel it off, and go again.

    Different story if it's for finishing/painting of course - but there's another thread here covering all that.
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    Cannot see a listing now, but we bought the "tradeflame" type from ebay for about $15 for 100 delivered..
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  5. 5th January 2022, 01:41 PM #4
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    How long ago? Cheapest I can find is 100 for $30

    What is it about these brushes that you like? Im trying to understand why they are so popular, when paint brushes can be purchased for cheaper
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  6. 5th January 2022, 03:07 PM #5
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    Probably the stiffer bristles. And the cost. I think I recall seeing a paint brush for 30¢ back in the 1960’s
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  7. 5th January 2022, 04:35 PM #6
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    Here, my local Ace hardware carries them for about $15 for a gross. That price was about 5 years ago as I still have 5 or 6 dozen left from the gross.
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