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What was that quote? Something like 'Two nations divided by the same language'?

No need to edit the post - I'm not criticising anyone (note the 's') just wondering why it is that no-one is...

I hadn't seen that before but it does make sense. By the way, if you mute the sound you can still tell he's English by looking at his teeth.

The point I was making is that in both usages 'could'...

This thread seems to have run most of its way so I'll post a non sequiteur - why is it that the USA expression 'I could care less' appears to be completely different to the English usage of "I...

Numbers 3 and 5 to my thinking.

As the saying goes, without the picture it doesn't exist. You have seen just how long it takes to form the bulb shape in the Simpsons video - not long. I'm reserving judgement until I see some...

Robin - the only inference I can make from the photos of machinery being used is that it's for the application of the band and possibly the plug. At that stage the brush has already been formed - and...

OK - between them Jimmy's and Pithors links explain a lot. Even though I've looked at the Simpsons clip a few times I only realised just what was going on this time - the bulb is produced in the...

It's 24mm, set at 48mm - and truly bulb shaped, which means that the hair at the outer edge is quite short. I think it's a combination of the shape and short loft which makes this knot feel small to...

I had considered that - but certainly based on how Simpsons tie their knots, it's not possible. Take a look at their video and you will see that the hairs are stacked evenly, then tied. In order for...

I'm intrigued by the statements that brushes can be shaped without cutting - note I said intrigued not disputing.

Take a look at my avatar - it's a Thater fan and my most used brush. You will...

It would be a shame to not try a Thater if you get the chance Bob. I have a 26mm fan in 2 band finest and it's a really nice brush. All this recent talk of knots has sparked my interest in the high...

Where's Robin when you need him?

You got me there Bill.

What does that have to do with the argument? The OP is after some useful tips - your comment is irrelevant.

ps. As well as irrelevant, it's also ungrammatical and has capitals on the wrong...

I'm not so sure. Looking at the video of Simpsons knote being made gives you a very good idea as to just how much manpower is required to weigh, tie and trim the knot - not a great deal. That tells...