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tonypep:
Yes and maybe no. Some squeegee holders are made with grooves along the inside to ensure good grip. When removing the blade tou may notice these grooves permanently embedded in the blade. Usually won't affect the print but a pain to clean.
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Denis Kolar:
OK. I see what you are saying.
But, could you use the other side of the blade that is outside the holder. This is the one I use, and there is only one way to print with it and the blade that is away from you is not getting used. Could the plastisol damage it even without it touching the screen.

I hope that I explained this OK 

mk162:
plastisol(other than process colors) won't harm a blade.  it's the chemicals used on them like paint thinner and acetone that do more damage.  Yes, you can absolutely flip that blade around and you should.

Mineral spirits/paint thinner will turn a blade into a gummy sticky mess over time.  I would avoid it and use real deal press wash, your blades and health will thank you.

tonypep:
Not at all........you can remove and reverse the blade. Then replace when needed which should not be that often.

Denis Kolar:

--- Quote from: mk162 on June 10, 2011, 08:48:03 AM ---plastisol(other than process colors) won't harm a blade.  it's the chemicals used on them like paint thinner and acetone that do more damage.  Yes, you can absolutely flip that blade around and you should.

Mineral spirits/paint thinner will turn a blade into a gummy sticky mess over time.  I would avoid it and use real deal press wash, your blades and health will thank you.

--- End quote ---
No mineral spirits and paint thinners in my shop I have few cans of pallet spray in case I have to print hoodies or swets, and I have a few cans of screen opener for hard to open screens.

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