[TechAssist] Re: Q-Tip

I've used the paper technique for many years with out a problem.  If really
bad, use swab directly on the head rolling it up and down over the head so
as to not snag it.  I use acetone  cleans much faster, and dries much
quicker. Just don't get it on the face plate.

Jeff Farnsworth
Lyles TV and Appliance
17 S Washington St
Elkhorn, Wi.  53121
ph    262-723-3477
fax   262-723-3658
tech@xxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Keller" <dek@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 3:06 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Q-Tip


>
> Use Jack Daniels alcohol and you don't care if they're clean
> or not.
> Doug
>
> Kevin wrote:
> >
> > Ed, I use name brand Q-tips only.  I tried the cheaper ones but I found
> > the ends came off, and in one case I lost an end in a VCR and it came
> > back under warranty with the cotton end stuck in the mechanism.  The
> > brand name Q-tips don't come off.  Maybe it is the type of alcohol that
> > I am using.
> >
> > Kevin Wilks
> > Kevin's TV & Video Repair
> > Penticton BC Canada
> > kevinstv@xxxxxxx
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Edward Gaidies
> > Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 12:21 PM
> > To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Q-Tip
> >
> > As far as purchasing Q Tips for other uses, the Dollar Store here sells
> > you
> > 500 double tipped, for $1.50. Only difference between these and the ones
> > you
> > buy from your supplier is the length of the stick. Me thinks.
> >
> > -Ed-
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "C&W Electronics" <c_w_electronics@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 2:48 PM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Q-Tip
> >
> > >
> > > I get my Q-Tips at the Drug Store or Grocery Store. Tip: When using
> > cotton
> > > Q-Tips to clean video heads, ROLL the Q-Tip across the video head.
> > Don't
> > > drag it across the head gap, as cotton will stick in the head gap.
> > > Paul W
> > > C&W Electronics
> > > Azle Tx
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "JOSE R. PANIAGUA" <breadywater@xxxxxxx>
> > > To: "techassist" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 10:44 AM
> > > Subject: [TechAssist] Q-Tip
> > >
> > >
> > > > Do someone know where can I get this miniature Q-Tip or special
> > cleaning
> > > Sawb. 09-001-315-010.
> > > > Thank you.
> > > >
> > > > Jose R. Paniagua.
> > > > PANIAGUA TV & VCR Service
> > > > breadywater@xxxxxxx
> > > >
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