Micro mesh storage

[EricRN]

I got one of these galvanized dispensers bundled with my micro mesh. Thought I'd share how I mounted it on my lathe: neodymium magnets hold it to the lathe!

 

[studioseven]

??? Was there a picture attached?

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[Woodchipper]

I store mine in a deli lunch meat container. Add water and ready to go. I do brush them with Dawn and water after using. Can get a couple of uses before tossing.

 

[KMCloonan]

I store mine in a deli lunch meat container.

Ditto. Exactly ditto.

 

[KenB259]

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I store mine in a deli lunch meat container. Add water and ready to go. I do brush them with Dawn and water after using. Can get a couple of uses before tossing.

A couple of uses?? I use mine for years at a time, no exageration.

 

[jttheclockman]

I do not make alot of pens so mine last for years as well. Very easy to tell when they have seen the best of times and need replacing. Mine sit on the lathe table and when needed just put water in a container and have at it.

 

[Woodchipper]

I use them, scrub them and when they look worn out, I toss them. Part depends on what materials I'm using.

 

[egnald]

Like many others, I keep mine in a little plastic box, just add water and one or two drops of Cascade Rinse Agent as a sanding lubricant. I find that mine last a long time. Usually I have the adhesive between the MicroMesh and the foam pad fail before there is any problem with the grit. Here is link to an awfully verbose post about the subject from August of last year. - Dave

 

[Fine Engineer]

Has anybody tried using photo wetting agent (i.e. Photoflo from Kodak) with micromesh pads? Since it is formulated to not leave any residue I was wondering if it would be a good product to use.

 

[Todd in PA]

I bought the little plastic tray with the water trough. I like it. $20. I've certainly gotten good use of it.

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Also, I buy the 3x4 pads and cut them in quarters. The quarters fit right in the holder.

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[egnald]

Has anybody tried using photo wetting agent (i.e. Photoflo from Kodak) with micromesh pads? Since it is formulated to not leave any residue I was wondering if it would be a good product to use.

I would be using Photo-Flo if I still had some or if I had a local supplier for it. I currently use Cascade rinse agent which is a nonionic surfactant which is less effective than anionic surfactants but are less likely to form a soap scum in our hard water. Photo-Flo is a combination of anionic and nonionic surfactants designed especially to dewet and prevent water spots so I would think it would be just great. - Dave

 

[EricRN]

Here's the picture. Not much to it! As I'm using it more, just need to make sure you wipe up any water. Don't want it rusting out the lather.