cheap, disposable brushes

[lastchance]

I'M looking for a source for disposable brushes for applying finish. I thought someone on here said they buy them at the dollar store. I also thought I read where a builder bought some kind of cheap brushes at the hardware store.

[Joel D. Popham]

Lastchance,

The last time I bought brushes, I got them at Michael's Crafts. The package had about 25 brushes for about $8.00. They worked fine. Best Regards....

[bugman]

why a brush ? i find that applying rod finish by hand rubing is much better, a bit messy but better... unles it is epoxy based...

[Orthoman]

Try the Anglers Workshop in Woodland Washington -- check out there web site.

[lastchance]

Bugman, Did I read your post correctly? You put the finish on with your hand?

[mnklagoon]

try Garrett Wade catalog. its online

[bugman]

Bugman, Did I read your post correctly? You put the finish on with your hand?

yeser, ya read correctly...

[shorthaul]

why a brush ? i find that applying rod finish by hand rubing is much better, a bit messy but better... unles it is epoxy based...

I do that too if im using varnish or U-40---put several thin coats on and you almost dont have to rotate the rod ---one coat a day

epoxy --i use a brush and tape the tip to a gearmotor shaft

[lastchance]

You guys are blowing my mind. I still can't visualize applying finish with a spatula and you guys are using knitting needles and fingers. How do you apply it evenly with a knitting needle, spatula or your hand? I think that's the part that really has me wondering. keep in mind I'm a rookie only having wrapped about 15 rods.

[dudley]

.....I've used both coffee filters and paper/book matches
don't forget those..