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I used to think nylon brushes were superior to steel. I was wrong.
I used to think nylon brushes were superior to steel. I was wrong. For years I swore by nylon brushes for everything. Then last winter I got a call from a house on Maple Street in Portland where the customer said their stove was smoking bad. I went up top with my usual nylon kit and the brush just bounced off this thick, crusty creosote buildup. Couldn't get through it at all. The homeowner was an old-timer who used to sweep his own chimney back in the 70s and he handed me his wire brush setup. I was embarrassed honestly. After three passes with the steel brush that stuff was coming down in chunks. Now I keep both in my truck and switch based on what I see during the initial inspection. Any of you guys have a go-to brush for heavy buildup or do you just carry one type?
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sullivan.quinn5d ago
Ngl, that old-timer probably loved handing you that brush.
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blake_kelly195d ago
Read somewhere that old woodworkers really get a kick out of helping new guys like that.
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hernandez.gavin5d ago
Yeah but is that actually true or just feel-good internet talk?
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