On Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:30:08 -0400, JimH wrote:

On Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:28:12 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

It piqued my curiosity too, since I had never heard of it and used to
do house painting with my brother, who was a pro for many years.
Good excuse to call him.
He never heard of it either, but has used the tipping part when
lacquering furniture to get it mirror-like.
Just doesn't apply to house painting.
But I did get to reminisce about Wooster hog bristles.

--Vic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTVVjzbA72U

Definitely a technique to look into for a gloss.

--Vic