Cleaning a Palio cutter

Razorhog · 02-22-2010, 06:53 PM

I have the standard black plastic Palio. It tends to get some tobacco built up on the edge of the blades. Any tips for cleaning? I thought maybe a little rubbing alcohol but I certainly don't want to cause any damage...

bobarian · 02-22-2010, 07:15 PM

Rubbing alcohol and a q-tip.

kelmac07 · 02-22-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Rubbing alcohol and a q-tip.

That's what I do!!

floydpink · 02-22-2010, 08:19 PM

I'm with the alcohol and q-tip crew, but also sprinkle a tiny bit of the powdered silicone or whatever that stuff is that makes it slide really nicely is.

It was recommended on my Xikar, but works just as good on the Palio.

I'll look up the name of it when I get home, I really should be working.

Kreth · 02-22-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

I'm with the alcohol and q-tip crew, but also sprinkle a tiny bit of the powdered silicone or whatever that stuff is that makes it slide really nicely is.

It was recommended on my Xikar, but works just as good on the Palio.

I'll look up the name of it when I get home, I really should be working.

Graphite powder?
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Razorhog · 02-22-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

Graphite powder?
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Interesting, if that is to what he is referring. I have some for the locks around my house.

Kreth · 02-22-2010, 07:15 PM

Rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip should do the trick.
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Razorhog · 02-22-2010, 07:23 PM

Thanks!

Kreth · 02-22-2010, 07:35 PM

Well, sure, you could do it his way, but mine's better: it's capitalized.

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ucla695 · 02-22-2010, 07:37 PM

Linky from Palio site.

Razorhog · 02-22-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla695

Linky from Palio site.

Much appreciated!

02-22-2010, 09:01 PM

I'm REAL sure I wouldn't want to be smoking any graphite powder! Not even a little bit!

Razorhog · 02-22-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RazzBarlow

I'm REAL sure I wouldn't want to be smoking any graphite powder! Not even a little bit!

My thoughts exactly...

Tripp · 02-22-2010, 10:27 PM

I generally scrub mine down with mild soap and a toothbrush, and then clean the tracks with rubbing alcohol, and after its all dry, just a tiny bit of graphite powder on the tracks. Also, I've never seen any graphite make its way to my cigar.

Whee · 02-22-2010, 11:07 PM

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...palio+cleaning

Unless you are just dumping a bunch on the rails, I can't see how you would transfer it. It doesn't take much.

floydpink · 02-22-2010, 11:15 PM

I put a speck on the tracks, not any on the blade.

Wouldn't want to engage in any risky behavior like putting unsafe stuff in my lungs for heaven's sake!!

Ferrari5180 · 02-23-2010, 07:02 AM

Yeah, I would not risk smoking graphite powder. That thing is terribly bad for your lungs. I would suggest the Q-tip and rubbing alcohol.

02-22-2010, 06:53 PM	#1
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Cleaning a Palio cutter I have the standard black plastic Palio. It tends to get some tobacco built up on the edge of the blades. Any tips for cleaning? I thought maybe a little rubbing alcohol but I certainly don't want to cause any damage...

02-22-2010, 07:15 PM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Cleaning a Palio cutter Rubbing alcohol and a q-tip.

02-22-2010, 08:19 PM	#4
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Cleaning a Palio cutter I'm with the alcohol and q-tip crew, but also sprinkle a tiny bit of the powdered silicone or whatever that stuff is that makes it slide really nicely is. It was recommended on my Xikar, but works just as good on the Palio. I'll look up the name of it when I get home, I really should be working. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

02-22-2010, 07:15 PM	#7
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Cleaning a Palio cutter Rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip should do the trick. Posted via Mobile Device

02-22-2010, 07:23 PM	#8
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Cleaning a Palio cutter Thanks!

02-22-2010, 07:35 PM	#9
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Cleaning a Palio cutter Well, sure, you could do it his way, but mine's better: it's capitalized. Posted via Mobile Device

02-22-2010, 07:37 PM	#10
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Cleaning a Palio cutter Linky from Palio site.

02-22-2010, 09:01 PM	#12
RazzBarlow Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cleaning a Palio cutter I'm REAL sure I wouldn't want to be smoking any graphite powder! Not even a little bit!

02-22-2010, 10:27 PM	#14
Tripp Pepin Ho of the NorthWest Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tripp Location: Portland, OR Posts: 487 Trading: (5)	Re: Cleaning a Palio cutter I generally scrub mine down with mild soap and a toothbrush, and then clean the tracks with rubbing alcohol, and after its all dry, just a tiny bit of graphite powder on the tracks. Also, I've never seen any graphite make its way to my cigar. __________________ Make sure you visit the chat! Newcomers welcome. Pete_Johnson: Tripp get the ** out of here with that bull** Benchmade. C'mon Son!

02-22-2010, 11:07 PM	#15
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Cleaning a Palio cutter http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...palio+cleaning Unless you are just dumping a bunch on the rails, I can't see how you would transfer it. It doesn't take much. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

02-22-2010, 11:15 PM	#16
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Cleaning a Palio cutter I put a speck on the tracks, not any on the blade. Wouldn't want to engage in any risky behavior like putting unsafe stuff in my lungs for heaven's sake!! __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane" Last edited by floydpink; 02-22-2010 at 11:20 PM.

02-23-2010, 07:02 AM	#17
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Cleaning a Palio cutter Yeah, I would not risk smoking graphite powder. That thing is terribly bad for your lungs. I would suggest the Q-tip and rubbing alcohol.