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265750 Don Schwartz <dks@t...> 2018‑04‑21 Re: Cleaning Paintbrushes with Lye
On 2018-04-21 11:53 AM, gary may via OldTools wrote:
> btw, galoots, when working with heavy bases, like lye, lime and portland
cement, rinse your hands or body parts with vinegar for fast relief from the
dryness that accompanies having ALL of your natural oils and moisture sucked
out. If I got lye in my eye, I'd figure out a way to rinse with kitchen vinegar
while waiting for the ambulance.
>           You do what you think is right.
> best to all galoots everywhere: gam in OlyWA/USA


A small spray bottle of vinegar might prove handy.

Don

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