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Re-attaching brush to handle

SeaSide · 2012-02-12 22:58:12

Gents, Both my brushes have come away from their handles. Attempts to reattach have failed. Any suggestions? Gracias

12-02-2012 11:58pm

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SeaSide

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Gents,

Both my brushes have come away from their handles. Attempts to reattach have failed. Any suggestions?

Gracias

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#2 13-02-2012 12:58am

oscarBravo

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New brush, I'd say. I've heard you should avoid circular motions when using a brush as they can loosen the knot, but I don't know how true that is.

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#3 13-02-2012 12:12pm

hitemfrank

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Use marine grade (waterproof at least) epoxy and it should hold it in there. You shouldn't need too much of it to do the job.

What brushes are they? If they are cheap brushes you may as well buy a new one as the epoxy could cost the same as the brushes you have.

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#4 13-02-2012 2:11pm

SeaSide

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One badger and the other boar hair so not cheap

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#5 13-02-2012 8:50pm

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+1 on marine grade epoxy. It'll weld 'em!

Or this is you can't find a labelled waterproof epoxy - I suspect this is epoxy based.

http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/tiles/adhesives-sealants/adhesives/Evo-Stik-Wet-Grab-Waterproof-Grab-Adhesive-9254527#BVRRWidgetID

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