what is the best type of brush for epoxy and /or varnish? something reusable? how do you clean it out? i have been using throw away " chip " brushes so far, and bristles keep coming off, and they just suck in general. i went to an art supply store today and bought some cheap artist brushes. will anything clean epoxy out of a brush? acetone maybe? i will try since this is getting expensive.( i used three today alone)
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what kind of brush is best for epoxy/varnish
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for epoxy i use a 2" disposable black bristled synthetic brush, you can clean it in a tub of acetone(un hardened epoxy) a brush usually last me 4-5 guns i store it in the tub
phil
phil
I use natural bristle brushes when working with resins. If you are actually working with epoxy, the synthetic bristles will be okay. However, if you are instead using a polyester or vinalester resin, the styrene in it will dissolve the synthetic bristles and contaminate your resin.
Use acetone to clean any of these resin systems. I usually just buy inexpensive brushes in bulk and only use them once. The acetone to clean it costs more than the brush itself.
Use acetone to clean any of these resin systems. I usually just buy inexpensive brushes in bulk and only use them once. The acetone to clean it costs more than the brush itself.
hey phil, thanks for info. (revan also) i was checking out your guns on your website . i notice you laminate horizontally. is that better? i mean, the epoxy joints wont separate and the compression factor may be better that way? so far i have done 5 to 6 vertical laminates with one on the bottom . i love the different wood in the lam. in your guns, great contrast. those handles are great too! looks like a .45 smith and wesson. you take the time to put mixed lam in the handles too. thats great.
the pics on my site are over 5 years old and i am a little embarrassed by the pics my new site is in the works and will be up soon .one of the main reasons most of my guns have horizontal lams is because when you mix woods if you have to true the blank and the shaft track is not centered in a lam the gun will look like crap. also with horizontal lams you can reinforce the muzzle with dowels but they dont help much with vert lams.
phil