Looks like I mixed up the ether used to remove plaster with the surgical
spirit used for disinfection!
Of course, paraffin (sold for burning in a stove) in the USA is kerosene
I think you mean 'UK paraffin is kerosene in the USA', yes?
And most English people are referring to jet fuel when they say
'kerosene', I think.
The 'liquid paraffin' problem is one that affects chromatic harmonica
players too, as a famous German player recommends Parafinöl (the
laxative) for lubricating slides.
I wonder if there might be a danger of the dye in meths colouring the
wheel. Over here in Holland it's sold as 'spiritus' and colourless.
-Keith
