Vent cleaning brush

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ttf_ShermanKNTO
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Vent cleaning brush

Post by ttf_ShermanKNTO »

I just saw a Casabella (brand name) vent cleaning brush meant for cleaning lint from dryers or home radiators. It looked like to me a perfect brush to clean out your hand slide. It has soft nylon bristles, about 28 inches long.
https://www.amazon.com/Casabella-44136-Brush-Translucent-Handle/dp/B002IT2VUI

Would it be better than using a snake for cleaning? Maybe you could put polish your outer slide easier with this.

Was wondering if anybody has used it for cleaning out the inside of the inner and/or outer handslide. Would this be a useful alternative cleaning tool for Trombonists?


ttf_BGuttman
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Vent cleaning brush

Post by ttf_BGuttman »

That brush looks kinda big.  Remeber, your handslide is only a little over 1/2 inch diameter.  The brush shouldn't be over 3/4 inch diameter; smaller if stiffer bristles.

Of course if you want to chuck the thing in a lathe and cut the brush fibers down so it fits properly, have at it.
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Vent cleaning brush

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1.5 inches diameter - too big.  Nylon bristles: too stiff. 

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1.5 inches diameter - too big.  Nylon bristles: too stiff. 

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