Fibreglass brushes
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Fibreglass brushes
I’ve noticed that not all fibreglass brush refills are created equal.
The latest ones I acquired seem very “scratchy”.
Are there grades of hardness or pliability on these things? I feel like there should be grades like micro mesh polishing pads…
The latest ones I acquired seem very “scratchy”.
Are there grades of hardness or pliability on these things? I feel like there should be grades like micro mesh polishing pads…
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Re: Fibreglass brushes
I have had the opposite problem to Neil, as well - refills that are very'soft' and virtually ineffectual at removing solder blemish residues et al. Presumably the adhesive's properties are one factor?
Steve
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Re: Fibreglass brushes
nberrington wrote:I’ve noticed that not all fibreglass brush refills are created equal.
The latest ones I acquired seem very “scratchy”.
Are there grades of hardness or pliability on these things? I feel like there should be grades like micro mesh polishing pads…
You're lucky to get scratchy ones - I too often used to end up with soft ones as Steve says. I've since settled on Bergeon ones from ebay as they are nice and hard and do what I (and Steve) require. But if the ones you have are too hard for a particular job, just wind them out a bit further and tap them on a hard surface. That will make the brush softer.
EDIT: sorry, they're not Bergeon - they're the ones that call themselves "Glasradierer Ersatzpinsel". An ersatz pencil...
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Re: Fibreglass brushes
Try soaking brushes in dilute water soluble gum, and of course allow to harden before use.
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Re: Fibreglass brushes
Glasradierer Ersatzpinsel
Thoroughly recommend even if more expensive than others on eBay, from Cousins Tools.
John
Thoroughly recommend even if more expensive than others on eBay, from Cousins Tools.
John
Slaving away still on GCR stuff ...
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Re: Fibreglass brushes
John Bateson wrote:Glasradierer Ersatzpinsel
Thoroughly recommend even if more expensive than others on eBay, from Cousins Tools.
John
I searched for these on Cousins but not found
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Re: Fibreglass brushes
Slaving away still on GCR stuff ...
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Re: Fibreglass brushes
John Bateson wrote:https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/scratch-brush-refills-german
This should help
John
What price do they come out at with VAT and postage, John? I'm paying £18 for 24 on ebay. Cousins look like they might be cheaper, but I can't find out the total price without buying them. Thanks.
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Re: Fibreglass brushes
The original link has changed overnight!
https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/scratch-brush-refills
Fibreglass Refills, German (Pack*24) - £10.95
My last postage was £2.50 Royal Mail Packet Post, now £2.99
25 in stock today now 23!
https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/scratch-brush-refills
Fibreglass Refills, German (Pack*24) - £10.95
My last postage was £2.50 Royal Mail Packet Post, now £2.99
25 in stock today now 23!
Slaving away still on GCR stuff ...
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Re: Fibreglass brushes
I normally soak mine in a PVA/water/washing up liquid mix for about 15 mins, then take out and left to dry upright
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Re: Fibreglass brushes
Ian G wrote:I normally soak mine in a PVA/water/washing up liquid mix for about 15 mins, then take out and left to dry upright
Ian G
Ian - does that treatment reduce the number of splinters that are created, which then wedge themselves painfully in the skin? I vowed a while ago to avoid fibreglass brushes wherever possible, because of the splinters, but if that problem can be mitigated .....
Bob
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Re: Fibreglass brushes
bobwallison wrote:Ian G wrote:I normally soak mine in a PVA/water/washing up liquid mix for about 15 mins, then take out and left to dry upright
Ian G
Ian - does that treatment reduce the number of splinters that are created, which then wedge themselves painfully in the skin? I vowed a while ago to avoid fibreglass brushes wherever possible, because of the splinters, but if that problem can be mitigated .....
Bob
This method just leaves a fine dust and no splinters.
Ian G
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Re: Fibreglass brushes
Hi Ian - what is the precise recipe? 50:50 and a drop?
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As one who heartily detests the irritation just one glass fibre spicule can cause, I too would be very pleased to hear what the mix is.nberrington wrote:Hi Ian - what is the precise recipe? 50:50 and a drop?
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