Glue brush oval
Description
Oval shaped brushes with natural bristles from the Swedish company Gnesta Penseln for application of glue for book and pad binding. A Swedish handcraft of the highest quality.
- Hog brush 90 tops is the highest quality that can be bought and means that 90% of the brush straws has the same length. Gnesta The brush's unique manufacturing process provides a well-filled brush tip, which is important for the brush to hold and distribute the glue evenly over the material and a special cooking technique means that sprawling straws disappears completely.
- Ergonomically designed shaft made of quality wood
- See table below with dimensions and recommendation for different purposes
- For best results and longevity, follow the advice and care instructions in the table below
OVAL BRUSH - Recommended despite the fact that round brush is more common for book and pad gluing. The oval shape gives a more smoother application within the width of the brush and minimal "waste" on the sides. The larger width and thickness of the brush also holds more glue in the brush, which means fewer refills of glue and a more efficient process.
- Specification
- Advice and care instructions
| BRUSCH WIDTH (MM) see pic. 2 | BRUSH THICKNESS BRISTLE (MM) | RECOMMENDATION |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 17 | Mainly for application to book bindning or smaller surfaces that require more precision and for pad gluing single bundles. |
| 45 | 29 | For application of small and medium-sized surfaces for pad gluing, e.g. when using Challenge Mini Padder with a capacity of approx. 1.000 A4 sheets. |
| 65 | 35 | For application of large areas for pad gluing, e.g. when using Challenge Paddy Wagon with a capacity of 15.000 A4 sheets. |
Before first use, impregnate the brush with oil * and leave for a few days, then wash the brush with soap and water. |
After use, wash the brush with soap and water. If you need other cleanser, avoid dehydrating types and wash with soap afterwards. If using dehydrating cleanser, always re-grease the brush with oil *. |
For longer periods of no use, lubricate the brush with soap and shape the brush for no sprawling of straws. Always wash the brush before use. |
* Cooking oil, rapeseed oil, engine oil or similar works well. NOTE! DO NOT use linseed oil, there is a risk of self-ignition in rags and tangles. |
€12.87
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