Wire brush
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A wire brush is a tool consisting of a brush whose bristles are made of wire, most often steel wire. The steel used is generally a medium- to high-carbon variety and very hard and springy. Other wire brushes feature bristles made from brass or stainless steel, depending on application. Wires in a wire brush can be held together by epoxy, staples, or other binding. Wire brushes usually either have a handle of wood or plastic (for handheld use) or are formed into a wheel for use on angle grinders, bench grinders, pistol-grip drill motors, or other power tools.
Uses
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The wire brush is primarily an abrasive implement, used for cleaning rust and removing paint. It is also used to clean surfaces and to create a better conductive area for attaching electrical connections, such as those between
History
The origins of the wire brush are unknown, although it is believed that the
Barbeque grill cleaning
A number of surgeons recommend that wire brushes not be used to clean barbecue grills.[1] In some cases, bristles break off the brush which then become deposited in food cooked on the grill. Ingestion of these bristles can cause gastrointestinal perforation.[2][3]
On May 20, 2020, American food writer and grilling authority Derrick Riches[4] called for a ban on the manufacture and sale of wire-bristle grill-cleaning brushes.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Toss BBQ brushes before bristles get stuck in your throat, surgeon urges".
- PMID 22763887.
- PMID 26932965.
- ^ "Barbecue Bible". 18 October 2013.
- ^ "Ban the Bristle".