Make a bench-brush rest with a removable catch liner

Study how the brush naturally rests

A bench brush often rolls or leaves a trail of dust when set down. This rest supports its wooden body or handle above a shallow catch area. It is for a dry, ordinary bench brush, not a brush contaminated with finish, solvent, or hazardous dust.

Lay the brush on paper and mark two sturdy contact points that will not bend the bristles. The support spacing follows those points rather than a universal dimension. Begin with a base about 260 × 110 mm, then shorten or enlarge it for the brush.

• Base: approximately 260 × 110 × 9 mm plywood.
• Two support blocks: start around 90 × 25 × 20 mm.
• Low perimeter strips: optional, fitted around the catch area.
• Removable paper or card liner for ordinary clean wood dust.

Fit the support profile

Set the two blocks on the base and place the brush across them. If the handle is round, a shallow, smoothly shaped cradle can keep it from rolling. Draw that profile from the actual brush, then remove only enough wood to create reliable contact.

Do not cut a deep notch that traps the brush or leaves a fragile wall at the block edge. A broad, shallow seat is easier to clean and inspect. Keep the bristles clear of the base so they are not compressed during storage. If the brush has an irregular back, fit each support individually.

Attach the supports after testing

Sand the cradles before assembly, using the blocks clamped securely while shaping them. Test the brush repeatedly and mark the final block positions on the base. Glue the blocks with a suitable adhesive and let the assembly cure without the brush in place.

If adding low perimeter strips, leave at least one side open or make the liner easy to lift out. A catch area that cannot be emptied defeats the purpose of the project. Keep screw heads, if used, away from the brush’s contact surfaces.

Keep the rest part of a cleaning routine

Place the rest where it does not obstruct tools or encourage sweeping dust toward machinery. Empty the liner regularly and clean the brush appropriately for its material. A wooden rest does not make hazardous dust safe to handle; follow the relevant controls for the work being done.

Inspect the cradle for splinters that could damage the handle or catch a hand. Do not use the rest for wet finishing brushes. Those need storage and cleanup procedures matched to the coating, including any fire precautions stated on the product label.