sorry to take so long getting back, the orderlies don't let me and Jack out much …
To elaborate, most of the hard cases I encounter aren't something I inflicted on myself, but vintage new–to–me Fenwicks, Conolons, etc. Cork is usually easy, the Dollar Tree 3 for a dollar 'Magic Eraser' knockoffs and water generally make short work of any
didymo–jo that might still be inhabiting the grip, and I give the seat, blank finish, ferrules and guide wraps a going over as well. Then I attack all that again, plus the guides, with warm soap and water and a soft child's toothbrush. The toothbrush splays out underneath guides nicely and
seems to nuzzle nicely around the inner edges of that side of guide feet, but I still get irrational about those little black dots of shadow that I can't see
Is it any wonder the orderlies don't let me out much
Canned air … I like that idea ! I won't mention the 3 cans sitting on the corner of my desk at the moment and that had not
once crossed my feeble mind !
And I'll try the alcohol, I had been reluctant to use it in case it left residue
Many Thanks, Folks, that ought to keep me out of the Devil's Workshop for some while longer