Thread: Finger Joints

I have a set of paintbrushes ( cheap ones from Bunnies ) that I use only for glueups and find that works ok.


Peter.

I use the cheap 'Acid Swab' brushes that come from Lee Valley, Rockler and several other Internet places. I just put a bag of them on one of my Internet orders, and I've only destroyed one so far - pulled the hair out washing it.

I've also used the cheap nylon kiddies paint brushes - the type that come several dozen to a card for $2 in the Bins/El Cheapo/Whatever stores, which also last quite well.

I just dunk them in a plastic jar of water to stop them drying while I set up another glue-up, then give them a good rinse & wipe with rag at the end of the day.

I keep my old toothbrushes, they seem to do the trick

I use the plastic paddle that comes with a pack of Araldite. It spreads just about the thickness of the joint and you can leave the glue to dry on it and then peel it off. I find brushes tend to spread the glue onto the outer sufaces of the job and this tends to mess up the staining or oiling.