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Sometimes the simple things get overlooked, and I feel glue brushes are one of them! Applying glue evenly, and properly can be frustrating at times when using various glue brushes, especially if the glue has started to harden on the brushes. Most of the time, you end up tossing them out after use, instead of going thru the frustration of cleaning them.

The Rockler's Silicone Glue Brush, Item No. 45624, cost $4.99, is an absolute joy to use. It allows you to spread the glue evenly, and a lot faster than other glue brushes. It has two ends. One end has feelers that you can use in two directions.....narrow side for edges, and broad side for larger areas. It also has a paddle end that can be used for spreading glue into grooves, box joints, mortises, etc.

The best part is that when you are finished gluing for the day, just set the brush aside. Come the next day, you just pull off the dry glue (60-90 seconds?, and you are set to go again.

I found that I liked it so much that I went back a few days later and purchased a second one, just in case I could not find the first one!:D

Time to make Sawdust!

FlashbacPT
John

Thanks, John! Most of the time I have been using a glue roller. Although this works good, clean-up is a chore. I'll have to give the Rockler brushes a try.

And more mentioning of it:

https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=10893

Ed

I have the rockler brush and have not been disappointed at all. Glue never sticks after it dries and the brush comes back to new condition every time.

Hey I have used fingers, wood scraps, what every was available at that moment well those days are over for me, and the best part I only paid 3.99 for mine.

I promise you won't be sorry.

Steve at Wood working for mere mortals, found a BBQ brush made of similar stuff at the dollar store and is using that! Cost a buck and no shipping. I guess he is an acquired taste, but I love the weird humor and his cheapness.

Yep, I could not resist the Rockler "deal" so I bought one and was frustrated until I realized the washing and drying was needed and now works like a charm

In the mean time I also got these

http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Products-Fo ... 916F38J8NS

Since I washed these "before" I used them and they worked fine I got this AHA moment (like a brain fart in reverse) and grabbed the Rockler one and washed it.

The last two days in Concord, Ca. we have experienced a cool down which reminded me that I should have made it clear that the glue on the brush needs to be completely dry before removing the glue residue.
So many projects tell you to glue up your work, and let dry overnite. Well, this does not always work! It depends on where you live, and the temperatures that you have to deal with. Maybe, they should state instead...allow 24 hours to dry, starting at the time of glue up.
Anyway, I hang my Rockler Glue Brush with the glue end down, and a paper towel under it to catch any drips. I allow a good 24 hours for the glue to dry. I can then pull off the glue residue completely and are ready to go. I have not had to wash the brush when I allow the glue residue to completely dry.

FlashbacPT
John

Popular Woodworking did a short review http://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/new-glue-toolbrush-from-rockler
where the dried glue just popped right off but that wasn't my experience. Anyway, I'm a happy camper on this one - so much so that I bought one more for me and several for my woodworking friends.

If you read the directions (which I initially failed to do) you'll find you're supposed to wash the brush in soapy water before putting it away. After digging the dried glue out of it the first couple times I finally read the directions and am now much happier with the brush.

In this month's catalog Rockler has introduced a glue-up kit with the brush and larger spreader and a tray. Looks like it is priced at $14.99.