[Chris Cottrell]

Alex - sorry but do you know what the final weight of the brush will be?

we use salmon brushes (11" and 15") and while they are light, if we can get our mitts on anything lighter we'd certainly have a look at changing over.

thanks

Mono, soft splay, single trim, 240g

[Alex Gardiner]

When are you going to come and work for us Chris 

You know what I've posted better than I do!!

[Chris Cottrell]

move over bud move over 

[[GQC] Tim]

Alex, since release is imminent, can you give us a picture of the brush?

(money is ready for the SL-X hehe)

[jaykie]

I think the people on this forum should get a special discount for the new pole and brush.
Worth a try.

Chris

[Alex Gardiner]

Alex, since release is imminent, can you give us a picture of the brush?

(money is ready for the SL-X hehe)

Not yet, Wednesday hopefully a picture will appear 

[[GQC] Tim]

I think the people on this forum should get a special discount for the new pole and brush.
Worth a try.

Chris

Almost all the poles are pre ordered already, I don't think there is a need for a discount, I'm prepared to pay £360 for the best pole I will work with for years to come. Would be nice though, but it's expensive enough in R&D to make a pole and put it to market, I think Gardiners deserve that price.

Alex, since release is imminent, can you give us a picture of the brush?
(money is ready for the SL-X hehe)

Not yet, Wednesday hopefully a picture will appear

Brilliant Alex.

[Captain Scarlet]

Alex if my eyes serve me correct then on the picture of your Dad using the slx the new brush had a thread plate rather than a molded on thread, am I right? Will it go to production like this? If it does it would be good, as different makes of pole ( Tuckers and different types of threads ) could use it. I hope I havent spoiled some sort of feature! Luke

[Alex Gardiner]

Alex if my eyes serve me correct then on the picture of your Dad using the slx the new brush had a thread plate rather than a molded on thread, am I right? Will it go to production like this? If it does it would be good, as different makes of pole ( Tuckers and different types of threads ) could use it. I hope I havent spoiled some sort of feature! Luke

Hi Luke

You do have keen eyes.  Originally the brush was going to have a moulded on thread and our contacts in China are still working on this as it would keep post-assembly time to a minimum but in order to get the brush to market we decided to go with a two piece stock (bristle holding plate and attached angle socket).  This is the same that we have been using on our prototype brushes now for a year or more and it works very well.  It does allow you to easily attach different types of brush stock.

The reason that we are pressing on with a moulded on thread is not to do with suitability for the job or any practical benefit but purely assembly time and overall cost of product.

[Captain Scarlet]

  Shame, I think it would be best to keep it like that! Luke

[Alex Gardiner]

Shame, I think it would be best to keep it like that! Luke

We'll see what customer feedback is like and make a decision.  If the one piece stock comes in at the price we're hoping it will, we may be able to retail the jetted brush for about £17 which is quite a saving for the customer.

[Captain Scarlet]

I take it back 

[Captain Scarlet]

Wednesday hopefully a picture will appear

What time on wednesday  Luke

[Alex Gardiner]

Not Wednesday now 

The firm has messed us around with delivery and I will not see them until next week now aaaarrrrggggghhhhhh!

[frames to panes]

Have the Samaritans been sent to Lukes house?

[Alex Gardiner]

 

[[GQC] Tim]

Not Wednesday now 

The firm has messed us around with delivery and I will not see them until next week now aaaarrrrggggghhhhhh!

Oh dear, some businesses really. 

I feel really sorry for you Alex, it must drive you absolutely mad. Let's hope the SL-X doesn't fair the same.