[Jewelry making - Article 00144] - Re: [Orchid] Magnetic finisher

[David Arens]

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Hi Kate,

>       I am sure there must be an equivalent that we can buy in
>     quantity at the hardware store for a fraction of the price (my
>     buddy Noah recommended  TSP). I imagine I can substitute a good
>     quality dish soap for the liquid soap that comes with the unit.... 

    I'd bet every mfg uses a different formulation. You're quite right,
    good old dishwashing detergent (get a low sudsing variety) or plain
    old rubbing alcohol will do. 

    I saw a demo of a magnetic finisher where the demonstrator had just
    filled the tub with tap water, dropped in the pins & turned the unit
    on. The action was rediculous, the pins just sat there. Then he
    added a few drops of Jet Dri (the same stuff that's added to
    diswashers to keep the glasses from spotting)& the transformation
    was amazing. Everything took off like it was supposed to. He
    indicated he'd tried soap, rubbing alcohol & detergent, but Jet Dri
    (Dry?)seemed to work the best for him. His demo unit was a small
    (about 1 quart) unit. 

    All that's needed is a good wetting agent to make the water
    'slippery'. 

Dave

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