seam brush

[Bayboat]

I tried this some time ago, but it didn't have any good results. It's worth trying again. I would like to find a seam brush, a very narrow brush with stiff bristles for painting seams in a wooden hull with red lead. Elisha Webb used to have them, but no more. I got a few suggestions, like using a toothbrush, but it's not the same.

[Dave Fleming]

I too haven't seen a SEAM BRUSH in donkey's years, sigh.
I don't even recall who made them. They were just there in the paint shop as common as the rags.

Did ya try the MMC catalog go on line to their web site?

[George Ray]

Throw away "chip brushes" and cut the bristles down about 1/2 and give it a bit of taper with scissors.

[Concordia...41]

Acid brushes (trimmed as suggested by George Ray)?

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/woeimages/00002663.jpg

[Jay Greer]

I know what you are talking about. A seam brush is shaped like a small foxtail duster but it only has a single row of bristles. I wish I could direct you for this one. All I can reccomend is that you contact the folks at "Linzer Brush Co." as they are the ones that once made them. If you find a brush, please let us all know!!
JG

[outofthenorm]

These would work. You can buy similar from most art supply or bookbinding places. - Norm

http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=20617

[Bruce Hooke]

I am not familiar with seam brushes so I can't comment on how similar hake brushes (which outofthenorm provided a link to) are to seam brushes. What I can say is that the bristles on hake brushes are VERY soft and absorbant. Dip a hake brush in some water (and don't wipe it off on the edge of the containter) and turn it bristles up and the bristles are likely to flop over to one side on their own, at least with the Chinese variety. I've only used them and seen them used with water based materials so I don't know how they would stand up to oil based paints and thinners.

FWIW, Talas, which is the site outofthenorm linked to, is a very reputable operation so you can order from them with confidence that they will give you good service. I first ordered from them back in the early 90's.