I would NEVER advise anyone to use a Q-tip on video heads. Maybe you are experienced enough not to damage the heads, or just get lucky, but you always run a risk. You can safely use chamois swabs or even the edge of a business card or plain white paper in a pinch, but never cotton swab, especially the cheap ones that are not wrapped very tight. Jeff FAX 717-564-4952 Jeff Dougherty Intrepid Video & Electronics Be careful of your thoughts. 501 Luther Rd They may become your words Harrisburg, PA 17111 any moment. 717-909-8844 VCR tips, electronics info & general interest. www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net www.thetoolcaddy.com www.9-11-2001tragedy.com *********************************************************************** ----- 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 > > ------------------------------------------ > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html > ------------------------------------------ > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** > Submit Repair Tips here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ > ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/