Wood Buffing Brush for Electric Drill

Wood Buffing Brush for Electric Drill

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Wood Buffing Brush for Electric Drill

Wood Buffing Brush for Electric Drill

£24.95 GBP
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This wood buffing brush is composed of solid beech and features natural plant based tampico fillings. Tampico, also known as Mexican fibre, is harvested from the lechuguilla plant native to semi-desert areas of Mexico. This versatile fibre can resist temperatures up to 140°C, as well as acids and caustic soda, and its fineness makes it ideal for polishing.

Having been utilised for numerous years in the workshop, our drill-powered buffing brush can considerably reduce time and effort when operated correctly. Popularised as ‘pine drill brushes’ during the Victorian era when furniture was stripped to the bare wood and wax polished, these brushes have been meticulously crafted and wax polished using Gilboys' (clear) pure gold beeswax by our workshop specialists.

Dimensions

Brush Diameter: 10cm / 4 inches
Bristle Length: 4cm / 1 ⅝ inches

Our drill buffing brush is designed to make buffing carved and intricate wooden surfaces faster and more efficient after applying Gilboys wax polish.

  1. Apply Gilboys wax polish and wait 20 to 30 minutes
  2. Insert the spindle of the drill brush into the drill chuck and tighten securely
  3. At an angle, offer the brush to the surface spinning at a medium speed
  4. Continually move the spinning drill brush over the waxed surface to ensure all areas are buffed evenly
  5. Finish off the newly 'drill buffed' surface by hand buffing with our open weave, pure cotton buffing cloth

BEST APPLICATIONS:

Drill brushes are most effective when used to buff carved woodwork. It is a much more effective way of buffing a carved relief surface when compared to just using a cotton cloth. It will also help to remove any excess areas of wax polish caught in the carvings and recesses. It will also save you a lot of time. I would expect a drill buffed coffer would save about a quarter of the time when compared to hand buffing.

IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS:

Do not use a wax drill brush on smooth, flat horizontal surfaces such as dining tables, side tables, chests etc. It will more than likely result in striping of the wax on the surface, leaving an uneven finish.

Tip: You can use it to buff table frames and chairs but always finish off the buffing with a cotton cloth for best results.

Environmental preservation is very important to us and we make every effort to ensure our products have a minimal impact on the environment:

  • This wood buffing brush is composed of solid beech and features natural plant-based tampico fillings. Tampico, also known as Mexican fibre, is harvested from the lechuguilla plant native to semi-desert areas of Mexico.
  • The versatile tampico fibre can resist temperatures up to 140°C, as well as acids and caustic soda, and its fineness makes it ideal for polishing.
  • 100% Plastic-free recyclable packaging
  • Recycled cardboard and paper from FSC-approved mixed sources
  • Packing tape that is paper & cotton based with a water-based gum adhesive which can be recycled along with the cardboard boxes
  • No polypropylene-based tape. We use biodegradable raffia twine.
  • Our workshop roof is completely covered in solar panels and generates far more electricity than we consume
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