Malcolm Walker wrote:
>
> On Mon, 23 Feb 1998, Joe Curry wrote:
>
> > It's called "Latex Gloves". Buy a big box of them. They're cheap and
> > you have complete control (pick up a dime, etc). If one gets ripped,
> > put on another one.
>
> You gotta be careful using latex gloves. They're great for ambulance
> workers and lab stuff, but some kinds dissolve when exposed to solvents
> (like gasoline!)- they get sticky and I'd bet they leave residue on things
> that you touch.
>
> When working with heavy solvents I have big gauntlet gloves. I also don't
> like latex gloves because I have sub-gorilla sized hands and they're hard
> to pull on.
>
> For cleaning I have found that pure nylon surgical brushes work best.
> The bristles are made same time as the handle so nothing falls out
> (Gratuitious plug ahead -> ) Lee Valley sells them. www.leevalley.com I
> think.
Malcolm,
When I am cleaning stuff, I put on a pair of heavy rubber chemical
gloves over the latex ones. That way I can remove the rubber ones when
I'm through and not have to worry about putting on another pair for the
task of installing/removing parts.
Joe
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