Odd roadside paint brush

RedMF40 · Apr 28, 2023

I found this nice Purdy brush last year, been using it. Was in better shape when I found it on the road.

Any idea why the notches? Something painters do? Mark of ownership, secret code?

Or just random notches? Still a nice brush, needs a good cleaning.

Gerrit

Janicholson · Apr 28, 2023

Either # of times used, or a ownership mark when working with other painters. Jim

560Dennis · Apr 28, 2023

Mix rate , for thinning.

NDIHC · Apr 28, 2023

I was wondering what happened to that
brush!

Charles in Aus. · Apr 29, 2023

It looks like a sash cutter brush , used mostly on window frames . I've seen those notches before , too deep for ID marks . They are used to support the brush upright in a tin of solvent so the bristles don't bend . A painter's scraper is pushed into the notch that suits the fluid level in the tin , the scraper handle hangs over the edge and counterbalances the brush's weight .

RedMF40 · Apr 29, 2023

(quoted from post at 06:11:02 04/29/23)
It looks like a sash cutter brush , used mostly on window frames . I've seen those notches before , too deep for ID marks . They are used to support the brush upright in a tin of solvent so the bristles don't bend . A painter's scraper is pushed into the notch that suits the fluid level in the tin , the scraper handle hangs over the edge and counterbalances the brush's weight .

That makes sense. Different notches for different levels. Thank you, now I can get a good night's sleep again!

Gerrit

showcrop · Apr 30, 2023

Wy too big for my shaky hands to use on sash, LOL.

47fivewindow · Apr 30, 2023

4 men were brushed off.

Odd roadside paint brush

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