Caveat Emptor--Magnetic Brass Brush?

Bucket Lister

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I bought a set of these cheap brushes on Amazon.

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They're... OK for what I got them for--quick field cleaning, but the "BRASS" brush is strongly attracted to a magnet.

I know there are some brass alloys that may contain iron, but from the attraction, there seems to be quite a bit in this brush. My concern is that it may be too hard for other brass/copper items.

Just wanted to pass it along...
 

EARL51

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I bought a set of these cheap brushes on Amazon.


They're... OK for what I got them for--quick field cleaning, but the "BRASS" brush is strongly attracted to a magnet.

I know there are some brass alloys that may contain iron, but from the attraction, there seems to be quite a bit in this brush. My concern is that it may be too hard for other brass/copper items.

Just wanted to pass it along...
Brass plated steel.
 

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