I keep a few of these around, but use them rarely, mostly for throwaways, like for epoxy, barge cement, etc, but don’t care for the tendency to shed. The manufacturer of the toothbrush took care of keeping the bristles in place, though the form factor of the package does rule out the toothbrush as a tool for applying glue to all but the entry bits of a mortise. The 19-3/4″ long handle on this brush allows for additional leverage for scrubbing when applying materials or cleaning up tools and workspace.

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Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Over years I’ve collected a bunch of cheap artist brushes in a variety of sizes and shapes that I use for glue spreading.