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Pencil marks
Posted by:
Vern Metcalf Jr
(---.mn.warpdriveonline.com)
Date: September 24, 2010 11:03AM
Had a small black pencil mark on red nylon thread as a marker spot. I tried to gently use an eraser to remove it and it just spread making the problem worse. Tried alcohol and that didnt work. Any idea''s on how to get it off without ruining the thread color?
Thanks Vern Metcalf Jr Re: Pencil marks
Posted by:
Bill Eshelman
(---.skylan.net)
Date: September 24, 2010 01:35PM
You my try the sticky side of tape, or try lightly blowing across it with a can ofcompressed air.
Bill Ohio Rod Builders Canton, Ohio Re: Pencil marks
Posted by:
Bill Eshelman
(---.skylan.net)
Date: September 24, 2010 01:49PM
Second thought, The tape may not be a good idea. It may leave a residue that will cause the epoxy to run amuck.
Bill, Ohio Rod Builders Canton, Ohio Re: Pencil marks
Posted by:
Michael Blomme
(---.spkn.qwest.net)
Date: September 24, 2010 02:45PM
Vern,
Pencil lead is graphite, a form of carbon. There is no solvent that would dissolve the graphite that would not play havoc with the thread and the coating on your blank. I believe the erasing process broke the graphite into even smaller pieces which are now embedded in the small holes and crevices of the thread. The eraser itself also rubs on the thread and some particles from the eraser may also be in the pores of the thread. If you have placed a mark on every guide, you may need to do a complete rewrap or live with the mark. Perhaps others more knowledgeable than myself can suggest a solution to your problem. Good luck. Mike Blomme Re: Pencil marks
Posted by:
John M. Hernandez
(---.socal.res.rr.com)
Date: September 24, 2010 03:20PM
Vern,
Sounds like a re-wrap to me. Wish I had better advice. JH Re: Pencil marks
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: September 24, 2010 04:03PM
Vern,
Very simple. Cut the wrap off of the guide and rewrap with no pencil mark on the thread. Take care Roger Re: Pencil marks
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: September 24, 2010 04:04PM
Then do not touch the thread with a pencil Bill - willierods.com Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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