[NHCOLL-L:2698] Re: Fw: Rapidoliner discontinued!

[H.J. Walker]

We have been using Uni-ball DELUXE pens (Sanford) in our fish 
collection for a number of years with labels in both isopropanol and 
ethanol (and formaldehyde).
Cheers,   H.J.


>
>Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 10:27:47 -0700
>To: nhcoll-l at lists.yale.edu
>From: sam <sam at qty.com>
>Subject: [NHCOLL-L:2697] Re: Fw: Rapidoliner discontinued!
>
>It's been a long time since I used technical pens.
>
>What I remember is that an ultrasonic cleaner
>is great for cleaning tips or just getting them
>unstuck if you are in a hurry.
>
>In the ultrasonic cleaner tank use warm water
>with a splash of ammonia and a drop of liquid
>detergent.
>
>To get a stuck plunger moving, touch the pen
>with a vibrating engraving tool.
>
>Cheers,
>Sam
>Avinet
>_____________________________________

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