Back in the 1970's, into the early '80s, pro bowling champion Earl
Anthony soaked his bowling balls in MEK overnight before tournaments.
Very controversial practice, but it softened the surface and gave the
balls more "bite", and more breaking ability. He was the first guy to
make a million dollars on the PBA Tour.
I just Googled him, for more recent info, and he died in 2001 at the
age of 63. No, it wasn't cancer...he fell down a flight of stairs.
Regards,
Ted
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Mycroft2152 <mycroft2152@...> wrote:
>
> Think of MEK as extreme nail polish remover (acetone).
> It's actually the "big brother" to acetone. MEK is a
> very common industrial solvent and must be used with
> respect and all the correct protective equipment.
>
> Great stuff!
>
> Myc
>
> --- JanRwl@... wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 5/31/2006 7:47:48 P.M. Central
> > Daylight Time,
> > robert.hedan@... writes:
> >
> > I'll have to ask, what's MEK?<<
> > Methyl Ethyl Keytone. Nasty very volitile organic
> > solvent.
> >
> > I take it it's not something I want to have for
> > breakfast.<<
> >
> > No; probably carcinogenic, but will at least
> > modulate the natural
> > functioning of your body parts, if not set afire
> > first.
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