Which way do you swirl your brush while loading it? Clockwise or counter-clockwise?

**_MementoMori_** · 11-03-2010, 05:22 PM

I, for one, ALWAYS swirl counter-clockwise. It just feels right.

**texbilly** · 11-03-2010, 05:22 PM

Both!

**spindlecone** · 11-03-2010, 05:28 PM

Depends on your location to the equator I think.

**evandood** · 11-03-2010, 05:28 PM

When I am in the Northern Hemisphere, I rotate counterclockwise, when I go to the Southern I rotate clockwise.

**_MementoMori_** · 11-03-2010, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by texbilly

Both!

Well... that seems like a no-brainer of a poll option now that you say it...

**instpasr** · 11-03-2010, 05:31 PM

Clockwise always unless I'm on the moon the moon the I don't swirl I use a back and forth motion.

**gull** · 11-03-2010, 05:36 PM

I'm left handed and I go counter clockwise. I voted that I didn't pay attention though

**joglander** · 11-03-2010, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by evandood

when i am in the northern hemisphere, i rotate counterclockwise, when i go to the southern i rotate clockwise.

+1

**cigarjim** · 11-03-2010, 05:39 PM

I swirl clockwise when above the equator and counter clockwise when below the equator

**dpm802** · 11-03-2010, 05:42 PM

I pump it up and down, with the vertical axis of the brush held perpendicular to the cross-section of the puck.

This method is equally effective in both Northern and Southern hemispheres, right-handed, left-handed, ambidextrous, and presumably, works in outer-space as well.

**ouch** · 11-03-2010, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by evandood

When I am in the Northern Hemisphere, I rotate counterclockwise, when I go to the Southern I rotate clockwise.

The definitive text:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...5238#post25238

**Slivovitz** · 11-03-2010, 05:55 PM

Neither. I put the mug with the soap in it on a turntable, and hold the brush still.

**Drybonz** · 11-03-2010, 06:12 PM

Also both... I have a pattern I go in. Light clockwise, hard press clockwise, light counter, hard press counter, light clockwise.

I started doing it without realizing it... then once I realized I was doing it that way, now I always make sure I do it that way.

I have no idea why.

**Sullybob** · 11-03-2010, 06:48 PM

Yes! I switch back and forth.

**_JP_** · 11-03-2010, 07:13 PM

I often use an M shape pattern when the puck starts to spin.

**pauls51** · 11-03-2010, 07:15 PM

Clockwise... It just feels like it's meant to be!

**_JP_** · 11-03-2010, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by Slivovitz

Neither. I put the mug with the soap in it on a turntable, and hold the brush still.

By DE fault that would be counter clockwise.

**GDCarrington** · 11-03-2010, 07:17 PM

Counter Clockwise since I am a southpaw!

**_JP_** · 11-03-2010, 07:26 PM

Random thought -

When I'm using a brush on a puck, I swirl clockwise.

When I use a wire whisk to create whipped cream, I swirl counter clockwise.

The end results with either the puck or the dairy cream look the same.

**GDCarrington** · 11-03-2010, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by _JP_

Random thought -

When I'm using a brush on a puck, I swirl clockwise.

When I use a wire whisk to create whipped cream, I swirl counter clockwise.

The end results with either the puck or the dairy cream look the same.

Be sure not to mix up the two.