[NSP] Re: boring discovery/liquid paraffin availability

2006-06-21 Thread smedwards
: Stephen Collins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 2:58 PM Subject: *** SPAM *** [NSP] Re: boring discovery Thanks for the reminder Colin. Whereas I was talking about adapting household items for simple bore cleaning and oiling, you do have

[NSP] Re: boring discovery

2006-06-20 Thread Stephen Collins
Mainly to John, I superglue the cotton bud to a bamboo skewer - it does the job nicely. * Thanks for the vote of confidence in cotton buds per se * I also see your method secures 3-way (push/twist/pull) operation * My cleaning operation alone, however, consumed several bud tips for which my

[NSP] Re: boring discovery

2006-06-20 Thread Rosspipes
If you wish to extend the bore depth of the cotton bud you could glue it on to a thin knitting needle or a length of 1/16 welding rod. I wrap the end of a 1/8 welding rod with cotton that I seal with shellac varnish to stop it from un-wrapping and use this for oiling and also french

[NSP] Re: boring discovery

2006-06-20 Thread Stephen Collins
Thanks for the reminder Colin. Whereas I was talking about adapting household items for simple bore cleaning and oiling, you do have an excellent point about polishing. Cotton buds are nowhere near tight enough for that specialist task. Horses for courses and all that. Cheers, Steve PS:

[NSP] Re: boring discovery

2006-06-20 Thread Colin
- Original Message - From: Stephen Collins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 2:58 PM Subject: *** SPAM *** [NSP] Re: boring discovery Thanks for the reminder Colin. Whereas I was talking about adapting household items for simple bore cleaning

[NSP] Re: boring discovery

2006-06-20 Thread John Liestman
] To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 2:58 PM Subject: *** SPAM *** [NSP] Re: boring discovery Thanks for the reminder Colin. Whereas I was talking about adapting household items for simple bore cleaning and oiling, you do have an excellent point about polishing

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2006-06-20 Thread Julia . Say
On 20 Jun 2006, Colin wrote: You can buy rat poison quite easily but liquid paraffin? Find a friendly vet - there are several amongst society members. They use it by the gallon. The amounts needed just for maintenance are pretty small, and a piping vet would probably understand your needs

[NSP] Re: boring discovery

2006-06-20 Thread dlrl
and the Pope is required first (if they stock it at all). Colin Hill - Original Message - From: Stephen Collins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 2:58 PM Subject: *** SPAM *** [NSP] Re: boring discovery Thanks for the reminder Colin