[Jewelry making - Article 00038] - Re: [Orchid] Roller mill prep

[Dave Arens]

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Hi Sue,

>      There were few directions with it other than the usual oiling of
>     the rollers for maintenance, but my main question is how to get the
>     gunk cleaned off it as the whole thing seems to be packed in
>     petroleum jelly. What do I use to get this cleaned up and the unit
>     ready for use?

    It sounds like the rolls are covered in cosmolene, a petroleum based
    substance used to prevent rust & corrosion of ferrous metal while in
    shipment & storage. 

    The best way to get it off is to wipe off as much as you can with
    rags or paper towels. Then use kerosene or paint thinner on an old
    paint brush or rags to remove the rest. 

    The other option is to ask someone who's been in the military,
    they've probably had to clean a lot of cosmolene from stuff (bg). 

Dave

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