Q-Tips: Difference between revisions
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Cotton swabs (commonly called Q-tips after a brand name) are small plastic tubes with cotton covered ends that are nice for [[cleaning]] in small spaces. | Cotton swabs (commonly called Q-tips after a brand name) are small plastic tubes with cotton covered ends that are nice for [[cleaning]] in small spaces. | ||
== Detail Sanding Sticks == | |||
[https://www.instructables.com/id/Micro-Sandpaper-Detailing-Tool/ Q-tips with small discs of sandpaper glued on] are reportedly very effective sanding sticks for small details, e.g. on [[3D Prints|3D prints]]! | |||
They may also be usable with a [[Cordless Drill|cordless drill]] or [[Rotary Tool|rotary tool]] - the sandpaper disc could then be replaced with an [[Abrasive Paste|abrasive paste]]. | |||
[[Category:Cleaning]] | [[Category:Cleaning]] | ||
Revision as of 16:52, 4 May 2020
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| Synonyms: | cotton swabs, cotton buds, cotton tip sticks; DE: Wattestäbchen |
| Type: | consumable cleaning tool |
| Material: | e.g. laser lens & mirrors |
| Suggested Donation: | free (for cleaning shared equipment) |
Cotton swabs (commonly called Q-tips after a brand name) are small plastic tubes with cotton covered ends that are nice for cleaning in small spaces.
Detail Sanding Sticks
Q-tips with small discs of sandpaper glued on are reportedly very effective sanding sticks for small details, e.g. on 3D prints!
They may also be usable with a cordless drill or rotary tool - the sandpaper disc could then be replaced with an abrasive paste.
