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   highfigh | Mar 27, 2006 02:07am | #1

   Look in the paint dept of a paint store. They usually have something like that.

   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."
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   alias | Mar 27, 2006 02:19am | #2

   jeff- the roller he uses what is called a printers brayer, i get mine from a local art supplies shop. that has a very extensive inventory . they come with diffrent sizes and quality i use the one with a solid metal rim 4"- 6" long then if has a rubber outer covering that the vehicle for the glue. prices vary from 10$- 20$ . and after a while toss it. if you get a wooden rim it will not stand up to soaking to get the glue off the brayer.

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   " we judge ourselves by our motives, and others by their actions........."
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   jeff100 | Mar 27, 2006 02:22am | #3

   Awesome.  I'd tried art's and crafts supply but I guess I didn't try hard enough.  Thanks!!  All they carry at the box stores in the paint dept is sponge rollers, not what I was looking for...

   Jeff

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   highfigh | Mar 27, 2006 05:20am | #4

   What you're looking for is definitely a specialty item and thanks to alias, we know what it's called. alias- I knew where I had seen them and what they were called, it just wasn't coming. Thanks.
   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."

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   jeff100 | Mar 27, 2006 07:29am | #5

   This has been driving me nuts.  Couldn't find it on Amazon, but not because the didn't have them, I just didn't know what they were called.  After I found out what they are, I found several on Amazon.  I guess hand roller is just way too generic LOL.  Anyway, I beat feet down to the local arts and crafts store and they had a rack full of them.  I'm happy now!!!

   Jeff

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   Handrubbed | Mar 28, 2006 12:20am | #6

   Wallpaper seam rollers are similar and are sold anywhere wallpaper is sold.

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   Womble | Mar 30, 2006 10:40pm | #7

   Joewoodworker has several. I have the $9 one. It really is good quality. Just rinse it off after each use.

    

   http://www.joewoodworker.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=37&sort=2a&page=2

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   jeff100 | Apr 02, 2006 12:30am | #8

   They look similar to the type I bought at the local crafts store except they are missing the little wire legs on each end on mine.  Holds the roller up in the air a little to keep it off the bench when it's not in your hand.  Paid a couple dollars more for this one too, about $12.00.  The roller is rubber, is Joe Woodworkers roller rubber also??

   Jeff

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   Womble | Apr 03, 2006 02:25pm | #10

   Joewoodworker's is a sort of semi-rigid foam and consequently doesn't slip and spreads glue beautifully.

    

   It's hard to get excited about a glue roller but this ome did impress me!

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   BruceS | Apr 02, 2006 03:16am | #9

   I was real dubious about rolling glue bottles till I broke down and got one,  Believing they would be impossible to clean.  The rolling glue bottle from Eagle America.   Works great,  You can seal it with a built in plug, Store glue,  Refill from a gallon jug.   The bottle is poly, and the roller is rubber.  Unit cleans up in a flash with warm water that is if you use Titebond.   DON'T  use with polyurethane though.

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S.  Counter Sales, Tech Rep.  http://WWW.EAGLEAMERICA.COM

    

    

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   LJM | Apr 03, 2006 07:20pm | #11

   Jeff
   Indeed you are looking for a brayer. You can find them in big box craft & hobby stores. Get one that is slightly softer than rock hard rubber. Mine is 4" wide, approximately 1"+ in diameter.
   Keep a plastic bowl of luke warm water handy and when you are done spreading glue just toss it in the water. After your glue up is clamped, simply slosh it around in the water and dry with paper towel. It will do the job and should last many lifetimes.
   Still learning, Larry

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   Marty_S | Apr 04, 2006 06:46am | #12

   What about a J-roller?  They've a rubber roller, metal furrels and handle.  Better yet, they're available in every hardware store.

   Thoughts?

    

   Marty

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   jeff100 | Apr 04, 2006 07:48am | #13

   In my desperation I considered a J roller.  It's kind of like using a framing hammer to do trim work, too big for the job.  I did find the brayer roller in a local Crafts store (Ben Franklin), in a variety of sizes, for about $10.00.  Very pliable rubber roller, should work just fine...

   Jeff 

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   Heatherose | Jul 01, 2019 05:43pm | #14

   Old post but I'm new. Pasta dough roller. Just rinse when done. Could probably dremil out ridges on one of the rollers for spacing so you have both types on one tool. *not alot of cash creates ingenuity!