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Message 1
From: Diane Cutter
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:47:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 34346] Rust on Ball-bearing Baren
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Help!!! My beautiful ball-bearing baren is some rust developing on the ball bearings, a result of it not being used while I was away for 3-plus weeks. The package I had it in was slightly open and the humidity has gotten to it.

Does anyone know the best way to re-condition it without major problems? Will WD-40 or oiling it do the trick? I certainly don't want to take it apart as I'd probably never get it back together again.

Diane

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Message 2
From: eli griggs
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:27:44 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 34347] Re: Rust on Ball-bearing Baren
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Try using it on heavy, brown paper bags, which are
about equal to 1500 grit sand paper, until the visible
rust is gone and the barens don't leave rust marks on
soft white paper. After the rust is polished off,
lube the baren with whatever is recommended by your
normal printing method,

Cheers, Eli

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Message 3
From: Diane Cutter
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:45:59 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 34348] Re: Rust on Ball-bearing Baren
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That sounds very reasonable, Eli. Thanks! The rust isn't much but some of those little bearings just don't roll like they should. I'm off to try this out and will let you know how I fare...

Diane

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Message 4
From: brad robinson
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:36:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 34349] my latest print...
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so i am a replacement carver for the periodic table of elements prinmakers project, and i'm very excited. i got "Barium" (which i have proceeded to learn alot about) and am getting closer to getting done. if you would like to see the carving i have photos of it in three stages at www.flickr.com/photos/bradrobinson

i'm looking forward to seeing it actually printed and placed with all the other amazing prints. if you have yet to see them all you must check them out at http://home.comcast.net/~clarksbarn/periodic/elements.html

happy carving to you all!

best, brad

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Message 5
From: ArtfulCarol # aol.com
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:44:08 EDT
Subject: [Baren 34350] Re: Rust on Ball-bearing Baren
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I use the ball bearing baren and had a clogging problem, not a rust problem.
Last time I called McClains and asked them what to do about it. Sorry I
can't help because I forgot what they advised.
Carol L.
And Harry good luck on your exciting exhibit coming up. Your work looks
terrific.

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Message 6
From: Blog Manager
Date: 28 Oct 2007 03:55:19 -0000
Subject: [Baren 34351] Baren Member blogs: Update Notification
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This is an automatic update message being sent to [Baren] by the forum blog software.

The following new entries were found on the listed printmaker's websites during the past 24 hours. (39 sites checked, five minutes before midnight Eastern time)

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Site Name: Belinda Del Pesco Fine Art Blog

Item: Dry Point & Watercolor: Gush
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BelindaDelPescoFineArtBlog/~3/175930274/dry-point-watercolor-gush.html

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Site Name: Serendipity Artist

Item: The difference a baren can make in woodblock printmaking
http://serendipityartist.wordpress.com/2007/10/27/the-difference-a-baren-can-make-in-woodblock-printmaking/

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Site Name: Pistoles Press

Author: Pistoles Press
Item: Jingle Bells, Ink Sure Smells, Santa's on his way!!!!
http://pistolespress.blogspot.com/2007/10/jingle-bells-ink-sure-smells-santas-on.html

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