Thread: travel container

Hi all,
I have seen the brush travel containers that are a cylinder with a removable cap, or the use of a pill bottle . but are these containers made with a cap on both ends ? So when removing the brush you do not go against the bristles.
Thanks

I made one out of a fluorescent tube protector. I cut it to length that I needed. Since the ends have a slot for the prongs - air can get to the brush. Plus it cost $3.47.

Lithonia Lighting 4 ft. Fluorescent Tube Protector-TGT12CL4 R24 - The Home Depot

Here's my 2 cents....there is also holes in the bottom. Works for me.

Originally Posted by Cincinnatus

I made one out of a fluorescent tube protector. I cut it to length that I needed. Since the ends have a slot for the prongs - air can get to the brush. Plus it cost $3.47.

Lithonia Lighting 4 ft. Fluorescent Tube Protector-TGT12CL4 R24 - The Home Depot

In all the time I have bought florescent lights, they came in cardboard.

Originally Posted by MisterClean

Here's my 2 cents....there is also holes in the bottom. Works for me.

How do you not brake the bristled getting it out(eventually they would brake)

Originally Posted by whoever

In all the time I have bought florescent lights, they came in cardboard.

These go over the light bulb after you install them. On an open fixture like in a shop - you would use these so that if you hit the bulb with something - it would shatter inside the plastic tube and not on top of you.

Originally Posted by whoever

Hi all,
I have seen the brush travel containers that are a cylinder with a removable cap, or the use of a pill bottle . but are these containers made with a cap on both ends ? So when removing the brush you do not go against the bristles.
Thanks

Simply take the top off and invert the container. The brush will slide out without harm to the knot, the sides are smooth so there is nothing to catch on. After use drop the brush back into the tube handle first and replace cap. If they did do damage to the knot they would not be on the market long and they have been around a good long while.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Simply take the top off and invert the container. The brush will slide out without harm to the knot, the sides are smooth so there is nothing to catch on. After use drop the brush back into the tube handle first and replace cap. If they did do damage to the knot they would not be on the market long and they have been around a good long while.

Bob

Thanks, I .hung up on the videos I have seen where the use is shaking the bottle to get it back out? Is there a recommended bottle size(its printed on the bottom)?

Originally Posted by whoever

Thanks, I .hung up on the videos I have seen where the use is shaking the bottle to get it back out? Is there a recommended bottle size(its printed on the bottom)?

Shaking the container should do no harm to the brush either. I just don't see that as a problem as you are not folding the hairs backwards.

If you go down to your local pharmacy with you brush you may be able to find a size of prescription pill that will work. All you have to do is drill some vent holes in the cap and maybe the bottom and you are good to go.

Bob

My travel brush is in a prescription bottle and has been for 3 years, my badger brush that's in it is a Simpsons chubby, with no damage at all. The size bottle I use doesn't make it that. Holes in the bottom and top. It's actually better than any pre made one I've found cause I like my Chubby and it don't fit n those. Tc