discussion 1/1 Paint brushes

[Guest]

A lots been talked about concerning modeling paint brushes before.Never seen anyone mention 1/1 .

Over the years I've tried a lot of brushes , many with synthetic bristles. Some years ago, well over 15 I came across Purdey.
Hand made in the US with the brush makers signature on each one .Not cheap £ 25 pounds for a 1 1/2 in . Like many things the more you pay with in reason the better the quality.
It I've used them at work on finished joinery , at home as well for many projects.


One of the most important things is cleaning ,
Bought one of these " spinners " best thing ever for removing the old paint when cleaning .
Insert brush after the normal cleaning with white spirits when using oil based paints then warm water and detergent . With modern water base paints even better , a quick wash I the detergent mix and then the spin..A final wash in clean water and a final spin leaves the bush as good as new .
Spinner fully extended.



Brush after cleaning .

This brush 10 years old now back in its case ready to use again later .


John .

 

[Mini Me]

I have numerous Purdy brushes as well JR. The largest is a 5" block head and the smallest is an inch and a half cut in tool with an apex tip. Back in the day they were manufactured in Portland, Oregon.....about 50 miles north of where I grew up. IMO, they are tops for all types of paints. I can honestly say I have never worn one out.

 

[stillp]

My 'best' paintbrushes are Hamilton. Many years ago I sold some industiral control equipment to their factory in Harrow, and they thanked me with a bag of cosmetic reject from 1/2" to 4". I've tried one of those brush spinners but didn't find it much good for brushed but very good for rollers.
Pete

 

[Guest]

My 'best' paintbrushes are Hamilton. Many years ago I sold some industiral control equipment to their factory in Harrow, and they thanked me with a bag of cosmetic reject from 1/2" to 4". I've tried one of those brush spinners but didn't find it much good for brushed but very good for rollers.
Pete

That's pity Pete, mind you have to take care in the kitchen using it as it sprays everywhere if not kept down. Can get you in serious trouble, ask me how I know !

 

[stillp]

It's less messy if you remember to hold it in a bucket John.
Pete

 

[Tim Marlow]

Not a make I’ve heard of John. Looks very good for its age though :thumb2:

I have used Hamilton in the past, but I find that modern acrylics eventually dry on the brush bristles during use, killing them and condoning the brush to the bin. I therefore use cheaper types and only expect to get about ten years out of them. In the days of oil based paints I could get them to last pretty much indefinitely, but not with acrylics.
These days I tend to use Harris trade cutting in brushes from Screwfix. I find the shape much more user friendly than square ended ones, and the quality of the brush is excellent for the price. They don’t shed at all, and keep their edge as long as you can get the paint off the bristles. My cleaning regime is very thorough , it’s the dried on stuff at the tide line that kills ‘em.
Not tried one of those spinners, but don’t think I’d get enough use out of one to justify the purchase now.
Apparently clothes washing conditioner is great at getting acrylic paint out of a brush, but personally I’ve never used it. Anyone out there that has?

 

[Guest]

Not a make I’ve heard of John. Looks very good for its age though :thumb2:

I have used Hamilton in the past, but I find that modern acrylics eventually dry on the brush bristles during use, killing them and condoning the brush to the bin. I therefore use cheaper types and only expect to get about ten years out of them. In the days of oil based paints I could get them to last pretty much indefinitely, but not with acrylics.
These days I tend to use Harris trade cutting in brushes from Screwfix. I find the shape much more user friendly than square ended ones, and the quality of the brush is excellent for the price. They don’t shed at all, and keep their edge as long as you can get the paint off the bristles. My cleaning regime is very thorough , it’s the dried on stuff at the tide line that kills ‘em.
Not tried one of those spinners, but don’t think I’d get enough use out of one to justify the purchase now.
Apparently clothes washing conditioner is great at getting acrylic paint out of a brush, but personally I’ve never used it. Anyone out there that has?

Agree with cleaning oil based paints Tim. however the new water based exterior paints are easy and don't cause a problem if washed straight away .
The tide mark can be annoying, but warm water and fairy soon break it down .Also use a brush comb.
Had the spinner for years, wouldn't be with out it now .

 

[Tim Marlow]

Never had a brush comb either…..Luddite aren’t I LOL. I just give them a good rinse in washing up liquid and warm water to get the worst out, then give them a shampoo with a couple of drops of washing up liquid, then rinse several times with fresh water until it runs clean.

 

[Guest]

Never had a brush comb either…..Luddite aren’t I LOL. I just give them a good rinse in washing up liquid and warm water to get the worst out, then give them a shampoo with a couple of drops of washing up liquid, then rinse several times with fresh water until it runs clean.

There is no hope for some people :nerd:

 

[Waspie]

Never had a brush comb either…..Luddite aren’t I LOL. I just give them a good rinse in washing up liquid and warm water to get the worst out, then give them a shampoo with a couple of drops of washing up liquid, then rinse several times with fresh water until it runs clean.

I’m in that club!

 

[David Lovell]

Dump brushes after use ,next time decorating is hinted at tell her you need to get new brushes and rollers ,this I find can get you up to a months grace before being forced into the next project/job. Dave

 

[Guest]

Dump brushes after use ,next time decorating is hinted at tell her you need to get new brushes and rollers ,this I find can get you up to a months grace before being forced into the next project/job. Dave

And you a tradesman ! :smiling3::nerd:

 

[Guest]

By the look of it most of you who responded are as Tim put it Luddites.:smiling2:.
I give up

 

[Waspie]

By the look of it most of you who responded are as Tim put it Luddites.:smiling2:.
I give up

But happy Luddites!!!