bodrage
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Post by bodrage on Apr 19, 2015 16:50:55 GMT
Just a tip for when reusing nuts & bolts . To get the threads as clean as possible. I use old toothbrushes to clean the threads before attemting to reuse.
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Post by Callum Darraugh on Apr 19, 2015 17:22:31 GMT
Another good use for them is for getting dried Brasso out of awkward places like nameplates!  |
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jem
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Post by jem on Apr 19, 2015 18:10:55 GMT
Good for cleaning sworf out of taps after use.
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SteveW
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Post by SteveW on Apr 19, 2015 19:59:28 GMT
I use them for cleaning the chuck thread and lathe nose before re-fitting. Also the chuck jaws/slots.
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Post by andyhigham on Apr 19, 2015 20:05:42 GMT
They also work quite well for tooth cleaning
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Post by ettingtonliam on Apr 19, 2015 22:02:40 GMT
They also work quite well for tooth cleaning Yes, but before, not after, you've used them for all the other things suggested here. |
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Post by Cro on Apr 19, 2015 22:04:49 GMT
Good for cleaning the spokes on wheels....
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jackrae
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Post by jackrae on Apr 20, 2015 7:06:23 GMT
Anyone got any uses for old Steradent tablets ? |
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Post by runner42 on Apr 20, 2015 7:30:29 GMT
Didn't soldiers on jankers use them to sweep the parade ground?
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gwr7800
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Post by gwr7800 on Apr 20, 2015 11:13:07 GMT
Anyone got any uses for old Steradent tablets ? |
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gwr7800
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Post by gwr7800 on Apr 20, 2015 11:14:46 GMT
Good for cleaning/ descaleing toilets! That waterline in the bowl, I live in a hard water area! Cheers Chris
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Post by charley on Apr 20, 2015 12:22:07 GMT
Good for putting shoe polish into inaccessible places on shoes or boots before hitting the parade ground.
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jem
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Post by jem on Apr 20, 2015 16:47:16 GMT
Are you referring to Steradent tablets Charley?
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Post by deverett on Apr 22, 2015 16:36:49 GMT
Depends on how worn the toothbrush is after its initial use. If the bristles are bent over, they work well as T-slot cleaners on the milling machine.
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chrisb
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Post by chrisb on Apr 23, 2015 1:54:30 GMT
Dave,
for cleaing tee slots I have a piece of 3mm flat bar with one end cut to the profile of the tee slot. Just pop it in the slot and slide it to the end pushing the swarf out in front of it.
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Post by deverett on Apr 24, 2015 22:54:31 GMT
Dave, for cleaing tee slots I have a piece of 3mm flat bar with one end cut to the profile of the tee slot. Just pop it in the slot and slide it to the end pushing the swarf out in front of it. Tried similar, but to get the slots completely clean, the pusher would need to be an exact fit. The old toothbrush gets all the gunge out, maybe not in one go, but with a bit of extra twiddling does a pretty good job. Dave The Emerald Isle |
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Post by ettingtonliam on Apr 25, 2015 7:23:05 GMT
I use them both, the pusher to get the bulk out, brush to get the last little bits out. To be honest its an old paint brush rather than a tooth brush, seems to get into the hidden corners of the slot better.
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jem
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Post by jem on Apr 25, 2015 17:31:13 GMT
Compressed air works very well for tee slots, bad for bare feet though!
Jem
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Post by ettingtonliam on Apr 25, 2015 20:31:52 GMT
I was always told not to use compressed air for cleaning down. Possibility of blowing swarf into things rather than off things, and certainly the possibility of blowing something into an eye.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2015 20:56:45 GMT
Not quite on topic but related :
One of our fully skilled production millers had made over the years a complete set of drop in/on covers and plugs for all the swarf collecting areas of his machine including the T slots .
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