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Paintbrush vs. belt grinder.

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...687#post163171
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...812#post194241
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...392#post196609
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...972#post191150
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...740#post186460

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Originally Posted by Altair

Paintbrush vs. belt grinder.

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...687#post163171
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...812#post194241
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...392#post196609
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...972#post191150
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...740#post186460

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No surprise. What's the point?

just thinking the same thing

It's kind of fun, should have gone right down to the nub.

And the reason for doing this would be What exactly?

You guys beat me to it, yes, what does that prove?

It proves that if you need a handle and not a whole brush you also need a belt sander.

This tecnique is especially useful if you commited a crime with a paintbrush and need to get rid of the evidence. Not that I have any experience in that area, just sayin'.

Ah hah; This works on natural or synthetic bristles. I've modded surprisingly good crevice brushes this way, mainly for cleaning residue or chips. As they shorten they stiffen, of course.

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Originally Posted by Toolmaker51

Ah hah; This works on natural or synthetic bristles. I've modded surprisingly good crevice brushes this way, mainly for cleaning residue or chips. As they shorten they stiffen, of course.

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You stopped short of grinding away everything but the handle, I'm sure.
I find that a swing blade paper cutter works best for shortening up the bristles

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Originally Posted by Frank S

You stopped short of grinding away everything but the handle, I'm sure.
I find that a swing blade paper cutter works best for shortening up the bristles

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A paper cutter or shear on brushes, yes. On things like toothbrushes, a sander.

wonder what would happen if he put the paint brush in a blender...

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Originally Posted by BuffaloJohn

wonder what would happen if he put the paint brush in a blender...

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Not sure. But it could patch pressed wood just fine.