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Q: are your "badger hair" brushes truly made of real badger hair? Asked on 7/21/2015 by Undisclosed Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: I don't believe so, they are a "Badger Hair" style china bristle. Answered on 7/21/2015 by Rick White from undisclosed
Q: Is this a "pseudo badger" brush? Not real badger bristle, but a natural bristle bleached and dyed to look like badger hair? Asked on 6/17/2015 by Oliver Filippi Know the answer? Answer this question 4 answers A: These are Badger hair style china bristle brushes. Answered on 6/17/2015 by Rick White from undisclosed A: They are not badger hair. According to Redtree they are a man made bristle. If you want true badger you will pay upwards of $40 for 1 1/2 inch wide brush. Answered on 6/17/2015 by GARY SOWARD from undisclosed A: It appears to be real to me. I would be surprised if it was fake with the color patterns that appear in the bristles. Answered on 7/3/2015 by JOHN DAVID HEINZMANN from undisclosed A: This brush did a great job and appears to be real. Answered on 6/17/2015 by EDWARD DEMELLIER from undisclosed
Q: how to clean after varnish? Asked on 6/9/2012 by Undisclosed Know the answer? Answer this question 2 answers A: I don't clean my brushes after using them. Before use I drill a hole through the base of the handle just above the ferrule. Then I cut a six inch piece of coat hanger. The brush hangs off the coat hanger, which is stuck through the hole, and it is suspended in a coffee can full of turpentine. Then I put a large Ziploc bag over the whole thing to keep dust out. When I'm ready to use the brush again I simply spin it out using a brush spinner. Brushes last me at least three seasons and I only use them in the spring. The rest of the time they are hanging in the turpentine. Answered on 6/11/2012 by WILL TRACEY from undisclosed A: After many years of so-so results cleaning badger hair brushes, I bought a brush spinner. First I use old newspaper or a rag to squeeze out as much varnish as possible. Then I rinse the brush in thinner and spin it in a cardboard box. I repeat that step three times, saving the used thinner in a jug where I decant it for use later cleaning paint brushes. After the third spin. I either wash the brush in dish or laundry detergent, rinse it thoroughly, spin it dry and wrap it in a paper towel, or suspend it in linseed oil or fresh thinner if I plan to use it again soon. Answered on 6/10/2012 by TOM SCHMITT from undisclosed
Asked on 6/9/2012 by Undisclosed Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: I put the varnish on with back and forth or even x-shaped strokes being careful to get complete coverage but not have excess (that's always the difficult balance). I then stretch the varnish out from my left to my right onto new areas to rid the current area of excess, using horizontal left to right strokes. Once convinced I have no excess I brush it back into the old wet edge using right to left horizontal strokes. Then I check for holidays (areas which don't have consistent coverage). Finally, I tip from bottom to top - vertically - very lightly. It also helps to mix in some penetrol with the varnish prior to starting. Answered on 6/11/2012 by WILL TRACEY from undisclosed
Q: Are badger hair brushes the best bet for varnishing? Asked on 4/5/2012 by Undisclosed Know the answer? Answer this question 3 answers A: I think they are great. They hold varnish well and distribute it evenly. They are fairly short bristled and are somewhat stiff compared to paint brushes but that works well with varnish especially when you are cutting in. I find I can do my entire Chris Craft with a 3" brush. They are nor cheap, so take good care of them and they will take good care of you. Answered on 4/5/2012 by TOM WISS from undisclosed A: Absolutely! I have built boats and varnished them as well as other wood projects with badger hair brushes, foam brushes and cheap brushes. Badger hair brushes work the best. Remember to lay varnish from dry to wet, not wet to dry and you'll be amazed at your own work. Answered on 4/5/2012 by KIM HODGES from undisclosed A: I have used badger hair brushes for years. They do work the best for applying an even coat of varnish at the proper coat thickness. Have minimal 'tipping off' to do as few air bubbles in the coat. If you are only doing a very small area the foam brushes are OK and you get to avoid cleanup but the foam quickly deteriorates and you will get foam particles in the coat Answered on 4/5/2012 by MIKE KELLEY from undisclosed
Q: These brushes are listed by the manufacturer as "Badger style china bristles." Sounds fishy to me,. Can anyone verify that these are in fact badger hair bristles? Thanks. Asked on 3/8/2012 by Bob Simmons Know the answer? Answer this question 6 answers A: It's not something I could answer without seeing the bristles. "Badger-style China bristles" is a nearly meaningless description, as any brush seller could conceivably make that claim. BUT this looks like a nice brush. I've been using RedTree brushes for a long time and like them. That's what counts - I like them and get really fine results. In any case, good varnish work is not created by the brush, it's user technique that gets results. Answered on 3/8/2012 by ROBERT A BEEBE from undisclosed A: Had I to guess, I would have to say that they are china bristle brushes dyed to look like they were made from badger hair. Thank you modern marketing! Answered on 3/10/2012 by MARK WILLIAMS from undisclosed A: Thanks Eric, I have to say I wasn't expecting the quality responses I received - first time I've used this. Much appreciated. Answered on 3/14/2012 by Bob Simmons from undisclosed A: Robert, Thanks for taking the time to respond to my question re. badger hair bristles/Red Tree brushes, I appreciate your input. Answered on 3/14/2012 by Bob Simmons from undisclosed A: Hello Mark, Thanks for responding to my question, I appreciate it. Answered on 3/14/2012 by Bob Simmons from undisclosed A: Hey Bob, I bought a set of these about 20 years ago. They have been great brushes for virtually all finish types, but don't use the same bruch for clear and pigmented finishes. I bought another set recently and am not at all happy. The brush contains about 50% as much bristle as the old ones, and it is definitely NOT badger hair. For the price, they're still not bad. A 3" Badger Hair brush will set you back $50-$60 and I only know of one source in the mid-west that carries them. Answered on 3/8/2012 by ERIK SILVESTRI from undisclosed
Q: I heard a lot about Badger brushes. Are they really the best for applying varnishes and top coats? Asked on 7/12/2011 by Gerald Katen Know the answer? Answer this question 7 answers A: I honestly don't know whether they're the "best". However, they flow well, cover well, leave an excellent surface without loose bristles, and clean up so you can reuse them. I recommend them. Answered on 7/14/2011 by ROBERT FEWKES from undisclosed A: The badger brushes hold a lot of varnish and apply it smoothly. You don't have to stop in the middle of any board less than 6-8 feet to refill the brush. So the finish applied is about as flat as you can get without spraying. Answered on 7/14/2011 by MICHAEL LAUER from undisclosed A: Badger Hair brushes are superior brushes for finsh work. They are the most commonly used brush for applying two part urethane coatings. Then are used when rolling the paint to tip the overlaps between roller marks. this along with varnishes and other finish paints make them an excellent choice for pulling through your coats and leaving no brush marks. Just a nice clear finish. You should read up on how to tip an awlgrip type coating as the same principals apply to the other finshes. I have even used foam brushes to apply my varnish then tipped it out with a badger hair brush. Hope this helpful. Answered on 7/17/2011 by KENNETH ZEGHIBE from undisclosed A: Gerald, I build kayaks to fine furniture and I am a true believer in using the best of materials. For varnish, I only use badger or some other excellent brushes. Good luck Answered on 7/16/2011 by HAROLD ELSTON from undisclosed A: I've laid down a lot of varnish on many different projects. I wouldn't use anything else, and have tried. Answered on 7/14/2011 by LEIGH TUTTLE from undisclosed A: After solely using foam brushes for many years, switching to badger brushes was a welcome change. They certainly require maintenance after each use, but in my opinion, it's worth the trouble. The brush holds more varnish, gives a better and more consistent flow, and provides a smoother coat. I am very pleased with my badger brushes. Answered on 7/15/2011 by NATHAN BAYREUTHER from undisclosed A: Gerald- I can't say if they are the best or not but I nave never used a better brush for varnish. I recently finshed a boat hull with the badger brush I purchased from JD and a high dollar varnish, also from JD. Best level finish I have experienced. These brushes hold the varnish well and flow it out on the surface without ridges that need to level out. The boat was for a customer who fell in love with the clear coat finish. I plan to use it on the kayak I am building. Answered on 7/14/2011 by COASTAL WOODWORKS from undisclosed
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7/5/2017 5.0I will always use these 9/26/2016 (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful) By The Captain from Ilion New York on the Erie Canal About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer - Detailed Work
- Large Areas
- Small Areas
7/6/2016 5.0I will buy this product agian when I need it By Charles from Fayetteville TN About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer - Easy To Clean
- Ergonomic Grip
- Even Paint Distribution
- Detailed Work
- Large Areas
- Small Areas
6/25/2016 (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful) By AW from NY About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer - bristles uneven
- Deteriorates
- sheds hair
5/9/2015 1.0This product sheds bristles. - Bristles Whole And Littl
- Little Pieces
- This Brush Looses Alot Of
- Also Looses Pieces
- Looses Alot Of Bristles
7/22/2014 (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful) - Easy To Clean
- Ergonomic Grip
By ED from CRANFORD, NJ About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer - Easy To Clean
- Even Paint Distribution
4/17/2014 (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful) 4.0Purchsaed for Varnishing By ARTHUR J.S from NEEDHAM, MA About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer - Easy To Clean
- Ergonomic Grip
- Even Paint Distribution
By Tom from French Lick, IN About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer - Even Paint Distribution
- Reasonably Priced
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