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<p>[QUOTE="desertgem, post: 1650420, member: 15199"]I would certainly use fingers rather than any type of tweezers. Arthritis problem would seem to be more difficult with maintaining steady pressure with tweezers or locking forceps. If the idea of acetone on your fingers seem a problem, latex gloves are recommended for 'incidental ' contact with it.</p><p><br /></p><p>You don't need the high grade of acetone or xylene for that price. Acetone can be purchased for about half the cost at a Walmart, Lowe's , or Home depot in the paint department, and shipping expense is negated.</p><p><br /></p><p>Of course you were kidding about heating acetone, but for others reading, I would say, not to heat acetone. The vapor is quite flammable, and its action is not enhanced over the risk. Increase the immersion time at room temperature if more activity is desired. Use in an open area devoid of any pilot lights, HW heaters, etc. </p><p><br /></p><p>Jim[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="desertgem, post: 1650420, member: 15199"]I would certainly use fingers rather than any type of tweezers. Arthritis problem would seem to be more difficult with maintaining steady pressure with tweezers or locking forceps. If the idea of acetone on your fingers seem a problem, latex gloves are recommended for 'incidental ' contact with it. You don't need the high grade of acetone or xylene for that price. Acetone can be purchased for about half the cost at a Walmart, Lowe's , or Home depot in the paint department, and shipping expense is negated. Of course you were kidding about heating acetone, but for others reading, I would say, not to heat acetone. The vapor is quite flammable, and its action is not enhanced over the risk. Increase the immersion time at room temperature if more activity is desired. Use in an open area devoid of any pilot lights, HW heaters, etc. Jim[/QUOTE]
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