[ftp]

Just thinking about the Wagtail squeegie and it seems to me that the simple action it uses would be pretty good for a waterfed brush too. I would imagine it's patented but if it could be adapted for a brush i reckon it would be brilliant. Should be pretty hard wearing and tension could be easily altered.

[Clive McDonald]

explain a bit more

[Hants Windows]

I've thought for a while an offset swivel brush would be good, a bit like a vacuum cleaner head.

[ftp]

Well basically the wagtail works the same as a swivel. Alter the pole by twisting and the wagtail moves to where you want it to go. If you are a swivelling type like myself ,there's not a lot out there to choose from. The normal ones tend to snap and need a pin to stop them popping apart.

[Dean Taberner]

poleking has already come up with a neck like this for WFP.

Its superb.

Dean

[ftp]

Poleking? whats that?

[Dean Taberner]

Poleking who comes on the forum,

Dean.

[dai]

The best swivel I have is the one I made from a Stanley paint pad handle, A great bit of kit, and locklable in any position
It's Ok for some guys to slag off DIY guys, but where could you buy a purpose made WFP swivel?

[NWH]

I myself prefer not to DIY but that dosen`t mean it`s wrong or not allowed,if your good at turning your hand to DIY then well done i don`t know why some people get so offended it`s there choice.

[ftp]

I've said it before, but i'm sure there is a market for a really top notch adjustable swivel i've been doing this for two years now and no supplier has produced one or found a really good one that will last and last.

[ftp]

Dai, i think yours fits the unger type poles. I want one that fits the threaded poles. There is one that i currently use but they are not adjustable or lockable and have a limited life.

[steven ainger]

this is what i use for a swivel its a tile grout brush head with the bristles removed, and its very strong.

[ftp]

Looks strong, is the plate screwed to the brush?

[steven ainger]

the brush has bolt jets and is just bolted to the swivel head, you can just see the nut on top.

[jouk45]

this looks very like it
http://www.hgmaintenance.com/products/?applicationID=226

[ftp]

Funny how the need for a swivel has been spotted by the brush manufacturers for painting and tile grouting but no-one in the water fed world seems to have spotted the need. I suppose it's a money thing - high initial cost to get things started. I would think the Gardiners brushes would be perfect for an optional swivel because the original stock is simply screwed to the brush head and not moulded or glued. Ideally a simple button lock like Ungers Swivellock squeegie would give you the option of locking it in place. The Unger system feels a bit heavy though.