Cleaning Brushes
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Brushes for cleaning can have soft or stiff bristles but generally shouldn't damage your workpiece. If you're not sure whether a brush may leave scratches, try it on a scrap piece or where you won't see it upon assembly!
Wire brushes are found on a separate page.
Sweeping Brushes
Sweeping your work area often is a good idea as a clean bench protects your workpiece and allows proper clamping. A little broom-type hand brush will come in handy.
Toothbrushes
A cheap toothbrush is great for cleaning in tight spaces!
Vegetable Brushes
Stiff bristles made of roots (DE "Wurzelbürste) or synthetic filament are useful for numerous applications, e.g. cleaning files.