[R-390] Restoration Tip #3583

[Tom Bridgers]

Excellent point and reminder, Barry!Many thanks,-Tom  KE4RHH

> To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Tue, 8 May 2012 15:45:55 -0400
> From: n4buq at knology.net
> Subject: [R-390] Restoration Tip #3583
> 
> I know a lot of folks on this list restore the R390[A] series as well as many other radios and other gear and part of that process may involve the use paint strippers.  I had a can of aerosol "aircraft" paint stripper (the kind that can be used on aluminum).  It had sat on the shelf for several years until last week when it decided to rupture and spray my workbench with its contents.
> 
> The bottom of the can had rusted and it finally let loose.  It damaged and/or ruined several pieces that were on my desk (some pretty much irreplaceable) as well as other areas of the shop.  I don't think I could have aimed it any better at my desk from that distance if I had tried.  The blast was sufficient to blow another can of cleaner from in front of it to clear the path to my workbench.
> 
> I only mention this as you may have a similar can of something caustic/corrosive lurking on your shelf as well.  I suppose I was somewhat lucky in that it was at eye level and if the timing had been different...
> 
> I have taken this as an opportunity to clean my shelves of anything that might follow suit.  I know it will most likely never happen again to me but it's a chance I'm not willing to take.
> 
> Anyway, be forewarned.
> 
> Barry - N4BUQ
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