Yes or no?
Advisable with the asbestos-based stuff, considering it’s an abrasive?
Thank you
Advisable with the asbestos-based stuff, considering it’s an abrasive?
Thank you
Magic Eraser on yellow micarta.
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Consider contacting Mfg?
I figured asking here would yield quicker results.
I imagine for reasons of liability, no manufacturer is going to recommend using an abrasive on an asbestos-based product.
i use ME with 90% alcohol to clean shafts. worKs fine. if you just want to clean a ferrule a white drafting eraser works great.
All I have ever used to clean ferrules is a dab of toothpaste with a drop two of water smeared around the ferrule and polished off with a cloth. Always works just fine here in the old school world.
Magic Eraser is way more abrasive then most people think
From the amount of residue you will get, it is nothing to worry about. Put on gloves, wear a covid mask that you have 30 of in the drawer, wipe down the ferrule when done with a paper towel, done.
That's why i use the 90%alcohol when cleaning a shaft. No scratching and doesn't raise grain much at all. 70% will open up grain quick.
I distill mine with with rock salt. Since it's not for disinfection, the closer it is to 100% the better it works. Raises the grain less for one.
Tip for those buying the magic eraser, get the generic melanine foam from Amazon or eBay, much cheaper. It's a bit less sturdy than the major brands but not by much. https://www.amazon.com/Trendbox-Cleaning-Melamine-Multi-Functional-Bathroom/dp/B07WNNR4JB/ref=sr_1_7?crid=3T07CALYEXWPL&keywords=melamine+foam&qid=1679758495&sprefix=melanine+foam,aps,75&sr=8-7 I use it for everything from counters to dishes to cues, even saved a $600 monitor years ago my son drew on with a marker. I keep a "cue care" kit in my bag now since invariably I run into people that ask me about cues/shafts and one of the first things they say is "I need to clean my shaft/tip up a bit". Foam block, a few 600/1000/2000 grit sandpaper squares and a shaping tool, a mini portable cue repair kit that can handle 90% of cleanup and even light ding removal with some wet paper to raise the dent and a bit of light sanding to smooth it out.
An interesting read
If it's orange now, it might have asbestos.
i seriously doubt that you're going to create dust while cleaning a ferule. don't need any mask.