[Jewelry making - Article 00056] - Re: [Orchid] Steam Cleaner Vs. Ultrasonic

[Rodney Carroll]

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>     I posted a couple weeks ago to ask about a steam clean that was
>     under $50, I got 2 yes's and 2 no's. Would you recommend an
>     Ultrasonic instead? I don't mean do be whiny and complainy but
>     cleaning the polishing compounds in the small areas with a tooth
>     brush gets a bit tedious. Please everyone give me your ideas 

    I have had a chance to use one of these $50 steamers and the $800
    steamers. You know what they say about you get what you pay for. I
    personally think the $50 is a POS. I have a small steamer ( Steam
    Shine) in my home shop but I don't use it much because of the time it
    takes to heat up so if you only use it occasionally, save your money
    and buy the ultrasonic with heat. I do have that and it will get all
    of the compound out of the holes. You will still have to give it some
    help with a toothbrush. As for what brand to buy I have a old L&R.
    Like twenty year old surplus from a machine shop. I have also use the
    Gemoro which I think is a good unit. The one thing I do know is make
    sure the ultrasonic has the same style on knob you would have on
    your stove with the flat sides. The timer is always hard to turn and
    your hands will be wet from time to time. It is hard to turn the knob
    when it's a round knob and your hand wet hands. 

Rodney

 
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