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|Jun 26, 2007
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|Jan 2, 2004
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|Mar 23, 1999
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|Mahnaz Jahedi, Mary Giannos, Stefan Gulizia
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|Cast Centre Pty Ltd., Department Of Mining, Minerals And Materials, Engineering, University Of Queensland
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This application is a continuation of Ser. No. 09/937,038 filed May 10, 2002, now abandoned, which is a filing under 35 USC 371 of PCT/AU00/00239, Mar. 23, 2000.
This invention relates to die coatings, to a process for providing permanent mould or die components with an improved die coating, and to a die coating material for use in such process.
In low pressure and gravity die casting, the surface of each metal mould or die component, which is contacted by molten metal, is provided with a mould or die coating. Under current procedures, a ceramic-based coating is used at a thickness of from about 0.05 to 1.0 mm. The main function of the coating is to provide a degree of insulation which is intended to prevent premature solidification of the molten metal, and thereby enable the complete filling of the die cavity before solidification starts. However, the coating also is to protect the steel die surfaces from erosion or corrosion by impingement by or contact with molten metal.
Current die coating technology involves the use of a water-based suspension of ceramic particles containing a water-based binder, most commonly sodium silicate. Coating mixtures of this type need to be properly stored, while stirring and testing to prepare them for use often involves tedious procedures. The coating is applied to the sand or shot blasted surface of a die component using a pressurized air spray gun. For this, the component is preheated, typically from about 150 to 220� C., such that water is evaporated from the die surface, enabling the binder to polymerize and bond the ceramic particles together and to the die surface.
The die coatings produced with the current aqueous ceramic suspensions are highly porous. The level of porosity may range from about 30 to 60%, depending on the size and shape of the ceramic particles and the amount of binder used. High porosity gives the coating very good insulating properties. However, the strength of the coatings is limited by the strength of the binder used (about 6.9 MPa in the case of sodium silicate) and the level of porosity of the coating.
Important factors in a thermally insulating die coating are porosity and surface roughness. Also, wear resistance is important since a coating with an inadequate level of wear resistance is prone to damage in use, with a consequential reduction in its useful life-time. The sodium silicate bonded coatings, produced with the current aqueous ceramic suspensions, have a low level of wear resistance which results in them having a productive life-time of not more than about two to four 8-hour shifts. However, even during such a short life-time, production needs to be stopped from time to time to enable repair of the coating by a "touch-up" operation.
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,269,903 to Clingman et al, there is disclosed a ceramic seal coating formed on at least one of two relatively rotatable members, such as rotating air foils of an axial flow compressor. The process seeks to provide a seal coating as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,055,705 to Stecura et al, which has improved abradability. The coating of U.S. Pat. No. 4,055,705 comprises a bond coat of NiCrAlY alloy applied to a substrate and a thermal barrier which is applied over the bond layer and comprises zirconia stabilized with another oxide. The advance provided by U.S. Pat. No. 4,269,903 is in providing over that thermal barrier layer an abradable layer of porous stabilized zirconia. The porous layer is formed by thermal decomposition of organic filler material, which is co-deposited with stabilized zirconia onto the barrier layer. The co-deposition, such as by plasma spray or thermal spray process, preferably uses separate streams of organic and zirconia powders, with the organic powder chosen from a range of suitable thermoplastics. After co-deposition, the organic material is decomposed by heating, to leave an abradable zirconia layer having a porosity of from about 20 to about 33% and, hence, a suitable level of abradability. The abradable layer enables wear of at least one of two relatively rotatable components in rubbing contact such that loss of a fluid seal between the components is avoided.
In the process of U.S. Pat. No. 4,269,903 the organic material is used because, after its co-deposition with zirconia, the organic material is able to be removed by thermal decomposition to leave a porous, and hence abradable, layer of zirconia. An alternative purpose for co-deposition of organic powders with ceramic and/or metal powders is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,718,970 to Longo.
The process of U.S. Pat. No. 5,718,970 is concerned with providing a substrate with a thermally sprayed duplex coating of a plastics material which is co-deposited with a higher melting point ceramic material and/or metal. It is asserted that while metal and ceramic powders necessitate spraying with high temperature gas streams, such as plasma sprays or acetylene gas, plastic powders are usually sprayed with low temperature gas streams, such as hydrogen or natural gas, to prevent superheating and oxidation of the plastic powder. The solution for achieving a duplex coating is to use a powder comprising particles having a core of plastic material and, on the core, a substantially continuous particulate cladding of ceramic and/or metal. The cladding may be adhered to the core as a consequence of heating to soften the core, or by use of a suitable binder. The duplex coating produced by thermal spraying of such powders is able to exhibit characteristics of the ceramic and/or metal and of the polymer material, with the coating indicated as having particles of the plastic material dispersed in a continuous matrix of the ceramic and/or metal.
The present invention seeks to provide an improved die coating, a process for providing a permanent mould or die component with a an improved die coating and a die coating material for use in the process of the invention.
An improved die coating according to the present invention, for use on the surface of a mould or die component contacted by molten metal in low pressure or gravity die casting, includes a porous layer of ceramic material produced by co-deposition, using a thermal spraying procedure, of a powder of the material and a powder of a suitable organic polymer material and, after the co-deposition, heating of the polymer material to cause its removal.
The invention also provides a process for providing a die coating on such surface of a metal mould or die component, wherein an initial coating of organic polymer material and ceramic material is formed on the surface by co-deposition of powders of the materials by a thermal spraying procedure, and the initial coating is heated so as to remove the polymer material and leave a porous coating of the ceramic material.
The polymer material may be heated so as to remove the polymer material by combustion and/or by decomposition, with decomposition generally being preferred.
The thermal spraying procedure used in the present invention may be of any suitable type. Thus the co-deposition may be by flame spraying, plasma spraying or electric arc spraying.
The die coating of the present invention and the process for its production have some features which seemingly are similar to features of the disclosure of U.S. Pat. No. 4,269,903 in relation to a porous abradable layer. However, as indicated above, the disclosure of U.S. Pat. No. 4,269,903 is concerned with an abradable ceramic seal coating on at least one of a pair of members, which move relative to each other in rubbing contact. That is, the disclosure is quite unrelated to the context of a die coating for surfaces of metal mould or die components contacted by molten metal. Moreover, the disclosure of U.S. Pat. No. 4,269,903 is limited to a porous layer of stabilized zirconia, which is abradable. In contrast, the die coating of the invention in addition to not being limited to the use of zirconia, has an enhanced level of wear resistance which enables a substantially increased useful life-time relative to current die coating technology discussed above. There is little basis for correlating abradable in the context of U.S. Pat. No. 4,269,903 with wear resistance in the context of a die coating. However, particularly as a die coating is required to have a high level of abrasion resistance in order to be able to withstand the impingement and flow of molten metal at the high temperature levels, prevailing in low pressure and gravity die casting, the benefits resulting from the die coating of the invention are surprising in view of the disclosure of U.S. Pat. No. 4,269,903 which teaches an abradable, rather than an abrasion resistant, coating.
The ceramic powders which are used in providing the die coating of the present invention may be a processed powder conventionally used in the production of ceramic articles. Thus, the powder may be selected from at least one metal compound such as oxides, nitrides, carbides and borides. Suitable examples include alumina, titania, silica, stabilized zirconia, silicon nitride, boron nitride, silicon carbide, tungsten carbide, titanium borides and zirconium boride. However, the ceramic powder may be of a suitable mineral origin such as clay minerals, hard rock ore and heavy mineral sands such as those of ilmenite, rutile and/or zircon. One particularly suitable powder is that obtained from scoria or pumice, since powder particles of these materials are internally porous and have the added benefit of being of angular form.
A wide range of plastics and like materials can be used to provide the organic polymer powder. Important requirements for selection of these are availability in a suitable powder form and an ability to withstand sufficiently the temperatures to which they are exposed during thermal deposition. A further requirement is an ability to be combusted or decomposed at practical temperatures and in practical reaction times. In large part, the materials comprise thermoplastics, such as polystyrene, styrene-acrylonitrile, polymethacrylates, polyesters, polyamides, polyamide-imides and PTFE.
The respective powders, that is the ceramic powder and the polymer powder, preferably are of a relatively narrow size spectrum. In general, they preferably are of particle sizes not more than about 60 μm and not less than about 1 μm in the case of the ceramic and not less than about 5 μm in the case of the polymer material.
The process of the invention can be used in a variety of forms. In one form, a substantially uniform die coat is provided over all surfaces of mould or die components, which define a die cavity. The coating may, for example, have a thickness of from about 250 to 400 μm, such as from about 300 to about 400 μm. In that form, the coating provides insulation over all surfaces of the die cavity, enabling filling of the cavity before molten metal being cast commences solidification.
The die coating provided by the invention, because of its porosity, acts as a thermal barrier. In contrast, a non-porous coating of the same material will be less effective as a thermal barrier. This enables alternative useful forms of the invention in which use is made of a die coating according to the invention in combination with a non-porous coating. In one alternative, one surface or part of the overall surface defining a die cavity is provided with a non-porous ceramic die coating which is less insulating, while other surfaces or parts of the surface are provided with a thermal barrier die coating according to the invention. This arrangement enables heat energy extraction, from molten metal in the die cavity, to be at a higher rate through the non-porous coating than through the porous thermal barrier die coating. Thus, directional solidification is able to be facilitated, to achieve solidification of the molten metal in a direction away from the non-porous coating.
In a further alternative, all surfaces defining a die cavity, or one or a part of such a surface, can be provided with successive die coatings which alternately are porous and non-porous. That is, the full thickness of at least part of the die coating may consist of at least two layers of a sandwich or lamella form. As a consequence, the die coating will have a thermal conductivity intermediate that of corresponding coating thickness of non-porous and porous die coatings, respectively, of the same ceramic material. Thus, the range of differential control over heat energy extraction from molten metal being cast can be enhanced.
In each of those alternatives of the invention, the porous and non-porous regions or layers of the die coating may be of the same ceramic material or of a respective ceramic material.
In order that the invention may more readily be understood, the description now is directed to the following Examples.
Ceramic powder and polymer powder were mixed and subjected to flame spraying to form a co-deposited coating on a die cavity defining the surface of a low pressure metal die cast component. The ceramic powder was Metco 210 grade zirconia stabilized by 24% magnesium oxide for which the data sheet indicated a particle size range of (−53) to (+10) μm, a melting point 2140� C. and a density of 4.2 gcm−3. The polymer powder was of polystyrene supplied by Huntsman Chemical Company Australia Pty. Ltd., which had been ground to −45 μm under liquid nitrogen, using a SPEX Freezer mill. The powder mixture of MgO(24%)ZrO2/polystyrene contained 15 volume percent (4 wt %) of polystyrene.
The co-deposition of the powder mixture was performed using a Metco Type 6P-II Thermospray system, with a P7C-K nozzle and a 3 MPa powder feeder, under the following conditions:
oxygen 2.07 � 10−1 MPa; acetylene 1.035 � 10−1 MPa;
oxygen 20 l/min; acetylene 24 l/min m3S−1
Carrier Gas:
N2 at 3.78 � 10−1 MPa and 18 l/min
Powder Feeder:
15 (rpm)
Spray Distance:
76 mm
Also, the system used an air jet, which operated at a pressure of 3.45�10−1 MPa and crossed at 63.5 mm from the nozzle.
Following co-deposition of the blended powders, the deposited coating was heated to 450� C. for one hour to cause the polystyrene to decompose. Polystyrene decomposes fully at 320 to 350� C. in nitrogen (DTA/TGA). The porous, stabilized zirconia coating resulting from removal of the polystyrene by decomposition was found to comprise an excellent die coating in having good abrasion resistance enabling it to withstand the impingement of molten metal during low pressure and gravity die casting. The die coating also exhibited a low heat transfer coefficient, such that solidification of molten metal during such casting was able to be delayed until filling of the die cavity was complete.
The overall procedure of Example 1 was repeated, with scoria powder used instead of stabilized zirconia. The scoria powder was produced by drying scoria rocks in an oven at 100� C., crushing the dried rocks using a ring mill, and sieving the crushed rock using a shaker and several screens of decreasing size to separate the powder. The scoria powder used had a size range of 45 to 75 μm and a density of 2.9 gcm−3. It was blended with polystyrene powder, as produced and characterized in Example 1, to achieve a blend having 15 volume percent of polystyrene.
The conditions of flame spraying and decomposition of the co-deposited polystyrene were as detailed in Example 1. The resultant porous, scoria die coating was of similar characteristics to the zirconia coating produced in Example 1, but was more effective as a thermal barrier coating due to it having a lower heat transfer co-efficient than zirconia.
Three powder blends with 15 vol % polystyrene were produced in the manner detailed in Example 1. Each of these differed from Example 1 in that the size range of the polystyrene powder blended with the MgO (24%) stabilized ZrO2 was 45 to 75 μm, 75 to 106 μm and 106 to 150 μm, respectively.
In contrast to Example 1, each of the three powder blends was co-deposited by plasma-spraying, using a spray gun designated as a SG100 subsonic having a power rating of 40 kw, an anode setting of 185 volts, a cathode setting of 129 volts and a gas injector, Miller 113. Operating parameters used were:
open circuit 160 V, operating power at 33 V
and 800 A
Arc/Primary gas:
argon, critical orifice No. 56 (flow rate 47
l/min); pressure reg. 3.45 � 10−1 MPa
Auxiliary/Secondary gas:
helium, critical orifice No. 80 (flow rate 12
l/min), pressure reg. 3.45 � 10−1 MPa
Powder gas/carrier:
argon, critical orifice No. 77 (6 l/min),
pressure reg. 2.76 � 10−1 MPa, hopper 2.8
Spray distance:
96 mm
Following co-deposition of each of the three powder blends, the deposited coating was heated as detailed in Example 1. The porous, stabilised zirconia coatings resulting from the removal of polystyrene by decomposition were of similar characteristics to the coating produced in Example 1.
The overall procedure of Example 3 was repeated, using a blend of scoria powder produced as in Example 2 and 45 μm polystyrene powder produced as in Example 1. The condition of plasma spraying of the scoria/15 vol % polystyrene powder blend, and decomposition of co-deposited polystyrene, was the same as in Example 3. The resultant porous scoria die coating was of similar characteristics to that produced in. Example 2.
The process of die coating using the current technology is considered as an art in which the control of coating quality and thickness are highly operator dependent. The bond between ceramic particles provided by polymerized sodium silicate is not very strong. Therefore, sodium silicate bonded coatings are fragile and not wear resistant.
On the other hand, in the new die coating system of the present invention, there is no separate binder. The ceramic particles are partially melted and then bonded together which provides stronger bonding system. Changing the percentage of the porosity of the coating can alter the heat transfer coefficient properties of the die coating of the present invention. This can be easily achieved by changing the percentage of the polymer used in producing the die coating. This gives the advantage to tailor directional solidification for the die casting part to minimize the occurrence of shrinkage related defects.
Use of the present invention is very flexible. Changing the polymer size can change the surface roughness of the coating. For the purpose of good adhesion a first layer of the coating can be applied without addition of polymer. A second layer can contain polymer particles to provide porosity to improve insulating properties of the coating. A final layer can be also without polymer if very smooth surface is required.
Low pressure and gravity die casting processes require that the molten metal flow readily in the complicated die cavity in order to create the die casting. Low pressure die casting in particular involves the movement of molten metal against gravity in order to fill the die cavity completely. Often the molten metal is transported through narrow sections and the insulation provided by the die coating is found to be critical in these areas. The surface roughness of the coating affects the ability of the molten metal to flow into the die cavity by creating minute pockets of air between the peaks of the coating and where it contacts the molten metal. The molten metal does not completely wet the total surface area of the coating, and these pockets of air are an important factor influencing fluidity and therefore the filling of the die cavity in order to produce sound castings.
The addition of evaporable components, specifically polymer powders creates a high degree of porosity as well as affecting the surface profile of the resultant coating. This surface roughness can be changed by changing the size of the polymer particles added to the ceramic powder mix for plasma sprayed coatings. The flexibility of changing the surface roughness also has applications in influencing the surface finish of the final casting.
The variation in surface roughness with polymer particle size can be illustrated with reference to Example 3. A die coating produced with the MgO(24%) stabilized ZrO2 of that Example, without added polymer, was found to have a surface roughness of Ra of 4.5 μm. The die coating produced using the zirconia and 15 vol % of 45 to 75 μm polystyrene had a surface roughness Ra of 10 μm, while that produced with 15 vol % of 75 to 106 μm polystyrene had a surface roughness of 25 μm.
Finally, it is to be understood that various alterations, modifications and/or additions may be introduced into the constructions and arrangements of parts previously described without departing from the spirit or ambit of the invention.
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Every Easter my Mom would make this potato salad. This is not exactly hers but my version. Don't wait for Easter make it for your next picnic! Do use new potatoes if you like them firm but I myself like my potatoes soft so I find myself using russets, and if you don't want a precise cut salad with firm potatoes use russet. I find myself rough cutting the russets potatoes because they do fall apart and add to the creaminess of the dressing. FYI-You can toss the cubed, cooked, still warm, potatoes with the vinegar or beet juice and let set till cool even up to over night. Then add remaining ingredients.
Top Review by flyingsolo5839
I was apprehensive about making this salad, but now it's the only potato salad I'll ever make! Guests can't get over how delicious it is!
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1⁄3 cup white vinegar (or use the juice from the pickled beets for more vibrant color)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2-1 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh horseradish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 cup mayonnaise (adding more after tossing with salad ingredients for more creaminess if desired)
- 5 lbs new potatoes, boiled, peeled and cubed
- 1 (15 ounce) jar pickled beets, drained and diced
- 1 red onion, diced fine
- 1 small green pepper, diced fine
- 1 stalk celery, diced fine
- 6 eggs, boiled and diced
- 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
- paprika (smoked is really good)
Directions See How It's Made
- Mix all salad dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
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Wednesday, November 8 – Friday, November 10, between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Illini Union Room 213. Students who pick tickets up on behalf of families must show their student ID.
Friday, November 10, between 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Illini Union South Lounge. Must show ID.
Saturday, November 11, at the pre-game BBQ in the ARC. Tickets will be held until the beginning of half-time of the football game. Must show ID.
- Will there be tickets available for purchase that weekend?
If there are any additional tickets for events, you can check our Facebook page for any remaining tickets or individuals trying to sell their tickets.
Pre-game BBQ Questions
- When is the Pre-Game BBQ?
The Pre-Game BBQ will begin at TBD, two hours before the scheduled kick-off of the football game against Indiana.
- Where is the BBQ?
The BBQ takes place in the Activities and Recreation Center (nickname the ARC), 201 East Peabody Drive, Champaign.
- What is being served?
The food will be traditional BBQ fare, consisting of sandwich plates with several sides. Although the menu has not been finalized, past menu items have included BBQ sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, au gratin potatoes, green beans, and rolls. A vegetarian option is also available.
No matter what time the Pre-Game BBQ begins, the menu is going to be a traditional BBQ. The BBQ menu will not change to breakfast if it is an early game.
- When is it being served?
Food will no longer be served after the opening Kick-Off of the football game.
- Can I purchase a ticket to the BBQ only and not the game/BBQ combo?
There are a limited number of BBQ only tickets that are available. Please contact the Parent and Family Programs Office directly to inquire about this option.
Football Game Questions
- Can I purchase a ticket to the game only and not the game/BBQ combo?
The deadline to purchase tickets through the Dads Association is TBD. After that date, football tickets may be purchased, if available, from the Athletic Department at http://fightingillini.com/.
- Where are the seats located?
Dads Weekend seating has not been assigned yet. We work to ensure your tickets are together and give priority based on how early you place your ticket order. If several families want to be seated together, please make note of this when placing your ticket order. We will make every effort to accommodate these requests but cannot guarantee it.
- What if I need special accommodations for my seats?
If you require handicap accessible seating, you can bring your purchased Dads Weekend seat tickets to Guest Services at Memorial Stadium, and they will exchange them for accommodated seats.
- What time is the game?
The start time for the game is TBD.
Basketball Game Questions
- Who is the game against?
This year's exhibition game will be against TBD.
- Where will the game be held?
In the newly-renovated State Farm Center.
Hockey Game Questions
- What time is the game?The game starts at TBD.
- Where are the seats located?
The seats will be located in the General Admission section of the stands
- What if I need special accommodations for my seats?
If you require handicap accessible seating, please speak with the Ticket Window when you arrive at the Ice Arena.
Concert Questions
- Who is performing?
We have not yet chosen the performer for the Dads Weekend concert.
- What kind of seating is available?
Seating is general seating. There is no pre-assigned seating.
- What time is the concert?
The show starts at 8:00 p.m. Doors are scheduled to open at 7:15 p.m.
Sunday Brunch Questions
- Are there still tickets available?
Tickets are currently still available. Check back here or at the Parent and Family Programs office website for updates on availability.
General Questions: Parking/ Hotel Accommodations
- Where do I park?
For Saturday's game day parking information, click here. Parking information is located at the bottom of the page.
Parking is severely restricted and roads around the ARC are closed on game days!
For parking on Friday or Sunday around the Union, parking is free in most University lots (please make sure to read parking signs, as some lots/spaces are enforced 24 hours/7 days a week.) Visit the parking website to see parking maps near the Union.
- Help! I need to find a hotel room!
Area hotels start to book up approximately a year in advance. At this late date, there isn't much available. Some hotels have waiting lists. We recommend that you visit www.visitchampaigncounty.org for a listing of accommodations in the area. You may also want the Parent and Family Programs Office Facebook page. Sometimes people who have booked hotels but have decided not to attend Dads Weekend will announce that they are willing to give up their hotel rooms.
And book your future Moms/Dads weekends rooms soon! In 2017, Moms Weekend is April 7-9 and Dads Weekend is November 10-12.
- Who can come to Dads Weekend? Is it just for dads?
Everyone is welcome to come!!! It's not just for dads and their students! Moms, grandparents, cousins, uncles, aunts, children, extended family… you can all come! We'd love to see you! All profits and proceeds from ticket sales support Dads Association projects, which include scholarships and grants for U of I students. Thanks for your support!
- Okay, I read through this whole web page and I still have a question…
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My Tom Ford cream eyeshadow in Platinum has arrived and I have a bone to pick with Mr. Ford regarding the color names for his spring 2016 collection. This is decidedly NOT a platinum color, which I regard as a cool silver. This is more a dull gold with distinctly warm reddish brown undertones that are particularly apparent when blended out (right swatch above). It does NOT work on my skin well at all and it is definitely not the same color as the Platinum of earlier releases, of which I have seen many pictures online. In terms of performance, it seems to wear the same - which is, very well. It stays glossy and doesn't crease. Here is a photo with it swatched next to Burnished Copper - which was also misleadingly named, but I like much better.


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The week is coming to a close and summer sun still hangs high in the sky. Warm weather continues to blaze through West Chester and, although cozy, makes for an intense heatwave.
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About women and not only BlogMihaela Pojoguhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091314797440799968.post-81128697651869884982014-01-17T18:00:36.189+00:002014-01-17T18:00:36.189+00:00Another thing, these products I feel also "st...Another thing, these products I feel also "stain" your lips. I posted this at around 3pm my time, and it is 6pm right now. I cannot feel the creaminess of the lip butter any more; but when I look in the mirror my lips are still stained the lolipop color with no splotchyness or anything looking weird. For example when a lipstick comes off you see little patches that wear off and others still perfect, but this is still perfect on my lips with no splotches anywhere! Amazing.Shelbyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091314797440799968.post-6922003024037486462014-01-17T17:56:55.909+00:002014-01-17T17:56:55.909+00:00Like I said in the comment above I almost never we...Like I said in the comment above I almost never wear anything on my lips day to day because lipsticks are normally drying and the lipgloss is normally sticky, but these are one product that I will actually reach for over and over and are by far my favourite! I really think you should try one of these out because they honestly feel so great on your lips, better than a "creamy" lipstick!Shelbyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091314797440799968.post-55015922768339747382014-01-17T17:53:34.583+00:002014-01-17T17:53:34.583+00:00I really don't like wearing anything on my lip...I really don't like wearing anything on my lips. I find that lipsticks are usually very drying and lip gloss is so sticky that most days I do everything but my lips. But I would say that these are the only lip product that I continually go for and never feel any discomfort on my lips at all! These products are my go-to lippys and are by far my most used! I love them so much <3 Shelbyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091314797440799968.post-72059797601066118112014-01-17T16:48:13.998+00:002014-01-17T16:48:13.998+00:00OMG I love the lollipop color! I keep seeing revi...OMG I love the lollipop color! I keep seeing reviews of these and for whatever reason just have not gotten one! I think this weekend needs to be the weekend I get my lip butter on. I have a coupon at ULTA anyway ;)Brittnee KAOhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091314797440799968.post-72952115279620326272014-01-17T15:39:59.630+00:002014-01-17T15:39:59.630+00:00I've only tried one of these so far in the sha...I've only tried one of these so far in the shade Raspberry pie, and it's so moisturising and lovely to wear :o) Xx

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Latest FitBit is a Hit
by Christina Lin on Friday, December 11th, 2015
Wearable technology is a familiar term by now. One particular kind of wearable technology that has garnered significant attention in recent years is the fitness band, or wearable band. According to CBS, last year alone, there were an estimated 19 million fitness bands in use, and the number is expected to grow. The market for fitness bands has now become quite competitive, with brands such as Fitbit, Jawbone, and Misfit taking the lead. The functions of these fitness bands have also become quite powerful: some basic functions include monitoring heart rate, tracking steps, calculating calories burnt, and detecting sleep patterns, but the newest bands, such as the Fitbit Surge, even feature GPS tracking.
The idea of using a device to monitor fitness performance is not new. The first wireless heart-rate monitor was made more than 20 years ago. So why are fitness bands suddenly experiencing such a surge in popularity? The answer lies in two words—Smartphone and personalization. The Smartphone has become a crucial part of our modern lifestyle. Therefore, the fitness band's ability to synchronize with Smartphones is certainly convenient. Also, users love that their fitness bands can be programmed to track their unique diet or fitness regimen.
But do these fitness bands actually work? The answer is both yes and no, and the efficiency of bands varies significantly from brand to brand. The bands do work to some degree. For example, according to a study done by researchers at the University of Wisconsin, fitness bands can predict the number of steps the users take within 10 percent accuracy.
As for calories, however, none of the devices tested in the same study are accurate in recording calories burned. At the same time, there are many calorie-burning exercises that the device simply cannot account for (lifting dumbbells, for example), even if the user enters his or her height and weight information into the device.
Whether they work or not, I think fitness bands are still worth a try. The most important effect of the bands is that they keep people motivated. Researchers have found that people are 30 to 40 times more active when they use fitness bands; most fitness bands users would agree.
Personally, I have a hard time getting myself out of the house and getting a workout in, especially during summer vacation. With the fitness band in hand, however, I would be able to see how many days I have actually worked out. This visual alone may prompt me to get out and go for a run. The fitness band not only can help users get into the habit of doing workouts but also can give users an incentive to do better workouts. When it comes to running, for example, Fitbit Surge can calculate one's split time and motivates one to run faster and longer.
Overall, I think there is some value to these fitness bands. Even if they are not one hundred percent accurate, they do a good job of keeping people moving, which is essential for individuals' wellbeing. The whole point of using these fitness bands is to live a healthier life. In fact, I think I will be purchasing a fitness band for myself in the near future.
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Cholecystokinin (CCK) belongs to a group of endogenous molecules known as brain-gut neuropeptides and functions as a neuropeptide as well as a gut hormone. It remains unclear whether genetic variation of the CCK receptor plays a role in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The aim of this study was to determine and compare the allele and genotype frequencies of the CCK1 receptor polymorphisms between healthy controls and patients with IBS.
Genotyping of 80 patients with IBS (who met the Rome III criteria) and 76 healthy controls was performed. We performed PCR amplification for the CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T > C and Exon 1 G > A. We confirmed polymorphisms by direct sequencing method.
There was a significantly different trend for genotypic distributions of the CCK1 receptor polymorphism between patients with IBS and healthy controls (p for trend = 0.048). The CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T >C polymorphic type was more common in patients with 'IBS-constipation predominant (IBS-C) and IBS-mixed (IBS-M) forms' (19/31, 61.3%) than healthy controls 32/76, 42.1% adjusted odd ratio 2.43, 95% Confidence interval 1.01-5.86). The genotypic distributions of the CCK1 receptor exon 1 polymorphism were not significantly different between the two groups (p for trend = 0.223).
CCK1 receptor polymorphisms were associated with IBS. In particular, the CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T > C polymorphic type was associated with 'IBS-C and IBS-M'. Further studies are needed in larger number of patients with an even distribution of IBS subtypes.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by the presence of abdominal discomfort or pain associated with disturbed defecation. IBS is important because of its high prevalence, substantial morbidity, and enormous cost. In clinical practice of gastroenterology, more than one third of the patients have functional gastrointestinal disorders, and IBS is the most common diagnosis.1 However, the etiology and physiology of IBS are not fully understood. A number of different mechanisms have been implicated in the pathogenesis of IBS including abnormal motility, visceral hypersensitivity, low-grade inflammation, and stress.2 No single pathophysiological mechanism explains the clinical manifestation of IBS entirely. Current evidence suggests that an altered brain-gut axis is the key mechanism associated with disordered motility, visceral hypersensitivity, and autonomic dysfunction. Regulation of these connections occurs via numerous neurotransmitters such as cholecystokinin (CCK), vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), substance P, serotonin, and corticotrophin releasing hormone (CRH).3 Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a neuropeptide released by endocrine I cells within the duodenal and jejunal mucosa in response to a variety of nutrients, notably the digestion products of fat, and its secretion is associated with contraction of the gallbladder, pancreas enzyme secretion, and inhibition of gastric emptying.4 Two receptor subtypes of CCK have been identified, CCK1 and CCK2, which were initially classified pharmacologically on the basis of their affinity for the endogenous peptides CCK and gastrin and several selective non-peptide antagonists.5 Both CCK1 and CCK2 belong to a single family of G-coupled receptors (GPCRs): the CCK1 is predominantly located in the gastrointestinal (GI) track (previously called CCKA, where A = alimentary), whereas the CCK2 receptor is distributed widely throughout the central nervous system (CNS) (previously called CCKB, where B = brain).6 Blocking of the CCK1 receptors in the GI tract has been proposed as a novel approach to stimulate gut motility and to change colonic transit time in patients with constipation-predominant functional bowel disorders.7 CCK1 receptor polymorphism in IBS patients with constipation has been associated with slower gastric emptying.7 However, it remains unclear whether genetic variation of the CCK receptor plays a role in the pathogenesis of IBS. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine and compare the allele and genotype frequencies for the CCK1 receptor polymorphism between healthy controls and patients with IBS.
This was a case-control study. The subjects in this study were recruited between March 2007 and February 2008. Eighty outpatients with IBS, who were referred to a tertiary hospital and 76 healthy controls, who visited the health promotion center for a routine checkup were enrolled. The subjects with IBS were diagnosed according to the Rome III criteria.8 Healthy controls had no prior history of disease or symptoms related to the gastrointestinal system in the study. IBS subjects were excluded if they had an unstable medical disorder, another gastrointestinal disorder, a major psychiatric disorder, or a history of substance abuse within the previous two years.
This study was approved by the institutional review board of the Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea. All subjects were provided with written information on the project, and informed consent was obtained as well.
Venous blood drawn from a forearm vein was stored at -70. DNA was extracted from whole blood by the alkaline lysis method using the QIAamp DNA Midi Kit (Qiagen Inc., Valencia, CA, USA). We examined the DNA for the CCK1 receptor polymorphisms in intron 1 and exon 1. We performed PCR amplification using GeneAmp 2700 for the CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T > C and Exon 1 G > A. The forward primers and reverse primers used for the CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T > C were 5'-CTG TTC ACT TGA GGA GCT TTG-3' and 5'-TTA GAA ACT GAC CTC CAA CAT GG-3'. The forward primers and reverse primers used for Exon 1 G > A were 5'-ATG AGC CGG GAG TGA GCA AT-3' and 5'-GCC TTT GCT GAT TTC TCC CAC-3' (GeneBank accession number #U23427). Amplification of intron 1 779 T > C and Exon 1 G > A was performed in a 25 reaction volume containing 100 ng of genomic DNA, Tris-HCl (pH 9.0), (NH4)2SO4, 20 mM MgCl2, PCR enhancers in reaction buffer 2.5 µL, DW 16.5 µL, and Exprime Taq polymerase (Genet BIO Teageon, Korea) 0.5 µL. DNA was predenatured at 94 for 10 min, and subjected to 35 cycles of 30 sec of denaturation at 94, 1 min of annealing at 60, 30 sec of extension at 72, and 10 min of final extension at 72 (Table 1). The amplification products were resolved by electrophoresis on 1.8% SeaKem LE agarose (Cambrex Bio Science Rockland, Inc., Rockland, ME, USA) next to a DNA molecular weight standard marker 100 bp ladder (TAKARA BIO Inc., Otsu, Shiga, Japan) and visualized with ethidium bromide staining. We confirmed polymorphisms by direct sequencing with ABI version 3.1 Sequence Analysis software.
Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS for Windows version 17.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). The statistical significance of the differences between the subjects with IBS and healthy controls was estimated by logistic regression analysis. Adjusted odds ratios (aORs) were calculated with a logistic regression model that were controlled by gender and age with 95% confidence intervals (CI). A p < 0.05 was considered as the level of significance. Mann-Whitney U test were used to determine whether there were difference in the demographic data of the IBS patients and healthy controls. Subjects with wild type genotypes (intron 779 TT, exon 1 GG) were considered to be at baseline risk. The expected frequency of healthy control's genotypes was assessed by Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium test.9 Linkage disequilibrium was calculated using the SNP Analyzer program (Istech Ltd., Goyang-si, Korea).
In the IBS patients, the median age was 35 years (range 22-67 years) and female patients comprised 62.5%. In healthy controls, the median age was 38 years (range 22-69 years) and female subjects comprised 57.9%. There were no statistical difference between the IBS patients and healthy controls in the age or sex (p > 0.05) (Table 2). Forty-nine of the IBS subjects had a diarrhea-predominant bowel pattern (IBS-D), 15 had a constipation-predominant bowel pattern (IBS-C), and 16 had a mixed pattern (IBS-M).
The distribution of the CCK1 receptor intron 779 and exon 1 polymorphisms in healthy controls was in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (Intron 779; p = 0.505, exon 1; p = 0.496).
Table 3 shows the genotype distributions and allele frequencies of the CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T > C polymorphism in the IBS patients and healthy controls. There was a significantly different trend for genotypic distributions of CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T > C polymorphism between the IBS patients and healthy controls (p for trend = 0.048). However, no significant difference was observed in C carrier between the two groups (p = 0.870). The TC genotype was 45% (36/80) in IBS patients and 38.2% (29/76) in controls (p = 0.177, aOR 1.58, 95% CI 0.81-3.09). The CC genotype was 10.0% (8/80) in IBS patients and 3.9% (3/76) in healthy control (p = 0.086, aOR 3.46, 95% CI 0.84-14.25).
The CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T > C polymorphic type (TC genotype and CC genotype) was more common in patients with 'Non IBS-D (IBS-C and IBS-M)' (19/31, 61.3%) than it was in healthy controls (32/76, 42.1%, aOR 2.43 95% CI 1.01-5.86) (Table 3).
The genotypic distributions (p for trend = 0.223) and A carrier frequencies (p = 0.28) of the CCK1 receptor exon 1 polymorphism were not significantly different between the two groups (Table 4).
CCK belongs to the group of endogenous molecules known as 'brain-gut neuropeptides' and, due to its anatomical location, it functions as a neuropeptide as well as a gut hormone. CCK is also found in the nerves of the circular muscle layer of the colon, to some extent in the ileum, and it is abundant in the celiac plexus and vagus nerves.10 Due to these multiple anatomical locations it is not surprising that CCK has been implicated in different physiological functions: gallbladder contraction and pancreatic enzyme secretion, as well as motor and sensory functions at various levels of the gastrointestinal tract such as gastric emptying and colonic motility.11 The role of CCK was first reported by Harvey et al. who have observed CCK to cause an abnormal increase in colonic motility in patients with IBS.12 Further studies have shown that the release of CCK, induced by a fatty meal, acts as a mediator of the gastrocolonic response.13 CCK infusion appears to unmask intestinal dysmotility in patients with IBS.14 Intraduodenal lipids increased visceral sensitivity in both IBS-D and IBS-C patients suggesting a role for CCK at the neuronal level. In patients with functional abdominal pain syndromes, infusion of CCK8 correlate with significantly higher pain scores compared to control subjects.15 Therefore, the promising potential use of CCK1 antagonists for the treatment of a variety of functional gastrointestinal disorders including IBS will be expected.
Recent reports in human subjects have shown an association between CCK1 receptor gene polymorphism and schizophrenia,16 alcohol dependence,17 panic disorder,18 gallstone disease,19 and postprandial dyspepsia.20 However, there have been no reports on the association between the CCK1 receptor polymorphism and IBS. The results of present study suggest that the CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T > C polymorphism may be functionally important, since the genotypic distribution of the CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T > C polymorphism in IBS patients had a significantly different trend compared to that in healthy controls (p for trend = 0.048). Moreover, the findings of this study showed that the CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T > C polymorphic type (TC genotype and CC genotype) was associated with an increased odds ratio for 'non-IBS-D (IBS-C and IBS-M)' (aOR 2.43, 95% CI 1.01-5.86). However, we did not find any association between the CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T > C polymorphic type and patients with IBS-D, implying that the genetic variation was only associated with IBS patients of 'non IBS-D' type from our study. In a study of Caucasian patients, the CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T > C polymorphism in patients with IBS-C, was associated with slower gastric emptying. This suggested that, compared to the 779 T variant, the 779 C substitution resulted in an increased response to endogenous CCK (like CCK agonist), which was followed by delaying gastric emptying.7 From the viewpoint of sensory functions at various levels of the gastrointestinal tract, our results are consistent with the original hypothesis that suggested that the CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T > C polymorphic type might have an increased response to endogenous CCK and be associated with visceral hypersensitivity. However, from the viewpoint of colon motility, present study showed an opposite trend to our expectation that the CCK1 779 C substitution would be related with accelerating colon transit time, like CCK agonist. Therefore, characterization of the CCK1 receptor polymorphism and its clinical significance require further study.
The limitations of the present study include the following. First, this study was limited by the small sample size and uneven distribution of IBS subtypes. Second, present study did not show clinical significance for the CCK1 receptor polymorphism in regard to visceral hypersensitivity and colon motility. Further studies are needed with larger patient samples with an even distribution of IBS subtypes. However, our findings suggest that the CCK1 intron 1 779 T > C polymorphism might have a significant association with IBS.
The presence of CCK1 receptor polymorphisms may indeed provide new opportunities for predicting how patients will respond to a particular treatment according to their genetic profile, and therefore may have an impact on current management strategies. Therefore, pharmacogenomic studies on CCK1 receptor polymorphisms and the CCK antagonist might be of significant interest and potential clinical relevance.
In summary, we have shown that CCK1 receptor polymorphisms are associated with IBS. In particular, the CCK1 receptor intron 1 779 T > C polymorphic type was associated with non-IBS-D. However, further studies are needed in larger patient samples with an even distribution of IBS subtypes. In addition, further studies for the characterization of CCK1 receptor polymorphisms and understanding of its clinical significance by associations with clinical outcomes are also needed.
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It has been nearly six months since I received a care package in the mail from the fine folks at KG Coatings that contained a mixed bag of lubricants and solvents. Now that I've depleted my healthy stock of chemicals, it's time to finally render judgement. All ratings below are subjective and based on a 5-star scale.
KG-1 Carbon Remover – $5.99 (4 oz.) – Rating: * * * * *
The Claim: KG-1 was the first product introduced to the shooting sports industry to specifically meet the need to remove carbon buildup and is the first step in the cleaning process. KG-1 is formulated to be environmentally friendly and contains no ammonia. Recommended for use by several barrel makers. KG-1 is pH neutral and is ideal for removing carbon from black powder rifles, centerfire, rimfire, automatic and gas assisted weapons.
My testing protocol for KG-1 was to shoot something until it got really dirty and then see how little work I had to do to get it clean. Initially, I started with my Ruger 10/22 which was already dirty. Shooting 500 rounds of WalMart's finest only made that worse. A few dabs of KG-1, a mild nylon brush scrub, and a rinse with KG-3 and things were like new. Naturally, this only piqued my curiosity. So I sought out the dirtiest pistol I could find. Above, you'll see before and after pictures of a barrel from a 9 mm XD(m) that has seen 2000+ rounds without cleaning. Moving the barrel from dirty to clean took less than 10 minutes. As a final test, I yanked the gas tube out of my AR to find some baked on gunpowder. I coated the tube in KG-1, let it sit for 5 minutes, and wiped it with a clean cloth to find a shiny new gas tube.
KG-1 is probably the most effective carbon killer I've ever seen. It doesn't smell, it doesn't stain, and it has a bit of oil to it that helps it stick. My new cleaning routine is to hang the gun muzzle down, soak the barrel with KG-1 for 10 minutes, and then brush, flush, and push clean patches through. My guns have never been cleaner.
KG-2 Bore Polish – $6.99 (2 oz.) – Rating: * * * *
The Claim: KG-2 was originally developed to maintain the bore integrity of sniper rifles. Unlike most other mechanical products, KG-2 contains no ammonia and is a 1200-1400grit soft compound to remove copper and lead, while leaving the integrity of the bore. In most cases KG-2 will perform exceptionally well in removing copper and lead with quality patches, however, in some cases, nylon brushes are recommended. Based on the theory of removing the copper and lead from the lands and groves only, while simply smoothing over the impregnated copper and lead in the micro-fractures of the bore, KG-2 will help reduce the need for fouling shots and it is recommended and used by SWAT and sniper teams. KG-2 is an ideal product for fire polishing (A technique producing a finer finish than Fire Lapping).
While KG-1's effect is immediately apparent, KG-2's claim to fame is a bit harder to test. I don't do enough long range shooting to really see an effect from fouling shots (and honestly none of my guns seem to need them). What it has done is make cleaning up easier. I used to push patch after patch after patch to clean up a barrel and now I can get to a clean barrel in less than 5 patches.
The guys at Gunwerks use it as part of their cleaning regimen and they regularly shoot things past half a mile. Since I never saw those guys doing anything unnecessary, I'm willing to say it probably works as intended. Beyond that, I can only say that it seems to be keeping my bore from fouling as hard.
KG-3 Solvent & Degreaser – $9.99 (19 oz.) – Rating: * * * * *
The Claim: KG-3 is a non-chlorinated ozone safe formula used to remove the residue loosened by KG-1, KG-2, KG-12 and for cleaning and degreasing parts. KG-3 contains a special formulation of fast drying, water-displacing solvents which will rapidly cut through oil and grease without leaving a residue.
I'll fess up to say that I normally buy case after case of brake cleaner from the neighborhood automotive parts house. And for anything metal, that works fine. However, my plastic guns have not fared well with this treatment. They get ugly discoloration spots that are nearly impossible to remove. As such, I've had to resort to using an oil based solvent like Hoppes #9 which I can never quite remove. So my options were always a.) slightly oily gun or b.) discolored plastic gun. KG-3 has settled that debate as it does a jam up job of flushing debris, making a perfectly clean surface, AND it doesn't discolor plastic.
KG-12 Big Bore Cleaner – $9.99 (4 oz.)- Rating: * * * * *
The Claim: KG-12 was developed specifically to clean the copper fouling from large bore military weapons. KG-12 provides professional shooters, gunsmiths, armorers, hunters and other firearm enthusiasts with a product that will remove the toughest copper fouling without damaging the bore. Unlike ammonia-based products, there is no need to neutralize KG-12 or to remove it quickly because KG-12 contains no ammonia.
By far, the most exciting of the chemicals I tested, KG-12 is magical at removing copper. I know this from 3 experiments, two of them planned.
1.) I attempted to melt a copper jacketed bullet with KG-12. I was successful in removing a decent amount of copper before I realized how much KG-12 I was wasting squirting it on bullets & giggling.
2.) I filled the barrel of the aforementioned XD(m) with KG-12 after completely cleaning it using KG-1 & KG-3. I soaked it for 30 seconds and drained the liquid through two cotton patches (see above). That nasty circle is copper residue that was removed from the barrel.
3.) The most unintentional, strangely hilarious, and illuminating was a complete accident. After a thorough cleaning session, I threw an uncapped bottle of KG-12 into my cleaning supplies box. with a brass cleaning rod I recently purchased, a steel core cleaning brush, a brass brush, and a variety of steel bits. Two days later, I opened the box to find a half empty bottle of KG-12, some soaked steel bits, and a mangled mass of brass pieces. Chemistry grads will remember that brass is an alloy of zinc and copper. And KG-12 eats through copper like crazy.
After those three tests, I'm confident that there isn't a copper fouled barrel in existence that can't be restored with KG-12.
My overall feeling is positive on the KG cleaners. That Bore Polish is dark magic but people who know more than I do swear by it. Everything else on the list was totally awesome and I will enthusiastically endorse it.
22 Responses to Gear Review: KG Industries Cleaners
KG-12 is the best copper remover I have ever used. Nothing comes close to it that I have tried.
Many thanks for the review and info.
Do they also provide healthcare for the lung or skin cancer from these chemicals?
You will notice our intrepid reviewer has donned the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for his foray in the wild world of gun cleaning products.
I believe you get the healthcare via your mandatory insurance at the HHS exchange.
I'll bite. Just ordered one of their blister packs that contain all four of the products you recommended. I like trying new cleaning products. Means I have to burn up some ammo and get some guns dirty.
Thanks for the info. I like things like this; helps make sense in a market that is ever increasing in complexity.
2000 rounds without cleaning? I get all eye twitchy when I get close to 200…..
Glad to see some press on this. I have been using for about a year and have had great success. I prefer systems or families of cleaners for cleaning at home and save the all in ones for the range bag.
They all sound like they work great! Can't wait to watch you use them to clean all my dirty guns next time you are home!
I'm going to have to test the carbon remover on the muzzle crown of my AR, which gets seriously fouled and hard-crusted from shooting Soviet 7N6 milsurp 5.45×39. Even better, the crown is barely accessible with the muzzle brake installed.
Hoppes 9, which takes the carbon off everything else, barely touches this stuff. I'm looking forward to trying the KG cleaner on it.
I was just thinking the same thing, my AK 74 piston, muzzle brake and crown area get dirty and stay dirty.
Neato, I'll have to check their stuff out whenever I run out of my seemingly endless supply of Hoppe's #9 and Frog Lube.
Shipping costs for these products are high, are they that toxic? Are there any re-sellers to get a better deal from?
How about the black on the face of a revolver cylinder?
Note: keep the copper solvent away from anything with a satin nickle finish. Many satin nickel or chrome finishes have an underlaying coat of copper. I've seen some otherwise perfectly good revolvers with their finish flaked away because a copper solvent ate the under layer.
If K-1 doesn't smell, how is it going to lock in the warm memories for young shooters that Hoppe's-9
has for me. One sniff and I can feel the Marlin/Glenfield Mod 25 bolt 22 in my hand.
Since it doesn't smell you can just open the Hoppes #9 for the aroma while you are cleaning with the KG-1.
How effective is this line of products on corrosive powders?
I guess I just don't shoot enough.
2K rounds a month of something anything that goes bang,
I go maybe through 300-1000 rounds before cleaning my guns, except my tiny little Beretta 22.
The 22 hates me using dirty Thunderbolts in it so that gets cleaned 3 or 4 times (500 rounds)a range session.
Im still on the same quart bottle of #9 I bought back in the 90s…………….sigh.
Might be a while before I get to buy some of this newer miracle stuff.
How does KG3 compare with most other industrial solvent / degreaser aerosols? I've used KG3 for a few years now & it's good, but just wondered about cheaper alternatives. Here in the U.K. a can of this is around £13.00 ($18.00+)


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We mean it when we say 'social' sports league.
Don't look now, but you're making a difference. Win or lose on the field, a cause you care about comes out ahead. That next round of post-game drinks? Yep, that's helping too.
We donate 10% of all profits and 100% of Happy Hour bar contributions to charities that you pick. You can attend our charity events or jump all in and volunteer with us, but no matter what, when you're with Tone, you can consider yourself a part of the solution.


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Who was the best looking Bond? (tip, there is only one correct answer!)
Alright, have a look at the picture below – even have a look at the link but the task today is to indulge in the most vital cosmic discussion of them all – who was the best looking James Bond? The rules? Get pictures of each of the candidates (don't forget that cheeky chappy Tim Dalton) and take a poll. Ask everyone that you can find! I will get the ball rolling for you: Roger Moore, he had the dry humour, the permanent tan and the raised eyebrow – magic!
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