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Originally Posted by scarlson
The Taylors used a roller for Jack's paint work, as seen at 12:00-14:54 in this video. In the video you can see Jack doing his famous box lining, but I imagine he could have used it for lug lining as well. For the tinier curves, I imagine they would have had to use a brush. He does mention they previously had a man do it with a brush.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALNsQpCL8LY
Originally Posted by KenNC
I have seen several sources using the vintage ruling pen (aka drafting pen, draftsman's pen, technical pen), here is one example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Oo9WwzsR7g
I am attempting to use one now to do some lug lining but am not near as proficient as the guy in the video. Knocked over my can of one-shot just yesterday, sigh.....
In poking around, I see there might be more modern, refillable, technical pens, something like that might be worth experimenting with. Really seems like you could get thinner lines with these than with a brush:
https://www.jetpens.com/blog/the-bes...ng-pens/pt/436
Many thanks for both of the videos...paticularly like the old school bike building vid...hand drilling the rims was a riot.
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