Wax brushes

[marcros]

I normally apply black bison wax with a cloth and buff off with a second. I am wondering whether to get a brush for buffing.

Liberon do a couple- a wax polishing brush and a furniture brush. Chestnut do a similar one to the furniture brush. All are around 16 quid.

Are they worth the money? Is there anything else that will do the job. It seems a lot if money for a big shoe shine brush, but I don't suppose that I will wear many out in my life so if it is worthwhile I will have to pay the money.

 

[Matt@]

is this the brush with a kind of one piece wooden handle on top? If so, yes they are dear but very effective. They spread the wax out and get rid of the smears. I think shoes brushes are too soft and dont bite into the surface. Therefore IMO not an overpriced gimmick (of which there are many!) They do last a long time but do get clogged with wax. Solution is too stand in a foil tray full of white spirit overnight then let dry. The bristles in my experience have never flattened. I'm guessing the cost is due to the quality of the bristles....

 

[marcros]

Thanks. I will treat myself- it is the type with the handle on top.

 

[Matt@]

Thanks. I will treat myself- it is the type with the handle on top.

this is the one I'm on about...

http://www.restexpress.co.uk/acatalog/L ... Brush.html

theres another with longer bristles and no handle - I cant get on with that one - the bristles are a bit fierce so maybe better for bare pine and oak etc....

 

[mrpercysnodgrass]

I have one of these brushes, I have been using it for about twenty years or so, it is okay, the curved sole is useful and it fits in the hand well, I use it mostly for buffing turnings and carvings. A much better brush is an old clothes brush, you will only find one in a charity shop or car boot but the quality and quantity of the bristles makes them superb for buffing wax. I have two, one I use for buffing wax and the other I keep clean for brushing upholstery and baize. I think I paid no more than £2.00 each for them.