Hake brush for shellac?

[BErney1014]

Has anyone used goat hair brushes for shellac? I used squirrel hair but larger sizes are expensive.

[George]

Badger. Had me going, as a Hake is a fish, and to my knowledge, scales make a terrible brush.

[Bannerstone]

[Mike G]

I use a rubber rather then a brush even if I am not trying to do a French polish

[Andy Dingley]

Either works, but synthetic is better. I use cheap Taklon brushes and keep one for each grade / colour of shellac. I don't clean them afterwards, just wipe them off and then re-soften them in meths before use. I have used expensive ones, but the cheapies are just as good - synthetic bristles don't shed. 3/4" filberts are about the best size overall.

I've not found a hake that worked with shellac. It's a nice idea, but the bristles were too soft.

[BErney1014]

Did you use short bristle Hake? I've never owned a goat hair brush but I noticed they have two styles, long and short. I was getting "glass" results from squirrel using a 1 lb cut. No brush marks on overlaps, I worked quickly. My feeling is the lighter the cut, the softer the brush can be. I'll get some taklon wash brushes and try them. Thanks

[Silvan]

Doesn't the alcohol eat the latex eventually?

[Mike G]

Smart ass ;-)

[Silvan]

No, it doesn't go on your *ass*.

[Mike G]

Depends on how big an area needs shellacking