A wire brush is a tool consisting of a brush whose bristles are made of wire, most often steel wire of a medium to high carbon variety that is hard and springy, though some wire brushes have bristles made of brass or stainless steel depending on the application. The wires in a wire brush can be held together by epoxy, staples, or other binding, and the brush usually either has a handle of wood or plastic for handheld use, or is formed into a wheel for use on angle grinders, bench grinders, pistol grip drill motors, or other power tools.
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Introduced When (Circa)Not established by the source consulted; a possible Roman-era antecedent for a similar tool is reported. 1 The source states the wire brush's own origin is unknown; it reports only that the Romans may have used a similar tool for roof tiles, not a first-use date for the wire brush itself. OriginThe origins of the wire brush are unknown, though it is believed the Romans used similar tools to manufacture roof tiles. 1 Sources
1. Wire Brush (Wikipedia)
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The origins of the wire brush are unknown, although it is believed that the Romans used similar tools in the manufacture of roof tiles.
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