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Re: Ask HN: What kind of whiteboard does not use dry erase markers?

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Post by kazinator »

brudgers wrote: post #10
firefax wrote: post #9

Slightly off topic, but if you ever write on a whiteboard with a sharpie, you can write over the text with an erasable marker and then wipe it away.

If you want to remove Sharpie, use IPA...isopropyl alcohol...India pale ale remains useless.

I second that. I discovered that IPA dissolves sharpie resin when doing DIY circuitboards via toner transfer. When you do toner transfer, you can use a Sharpie to fix up imperfections in the artwork before doing the etching. After the copper is etched, you remove the ink.

The first time I did that, I tried IPA first, and that took off the Sharpie touch ups, not doing anything to the laser printer toner.

Next up, acetone: swoosh, clean copper in one wipe.

Re: Ask HN: What kind of whiteboard does not use dry erase markers?

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Post by BrandoElFollito »

Last year I discovered big crayons for children that you erase with water. They are awesome.

I do not know brands in the US but in France this would be something like https://amzn.eu/d/7L7p2Cd

I use them on various surfaces, they work best on whiteboards but are all great on windows (and you look cool then).

The only small drawback is that you cannot erase a small mistake with your finger (out au least it is not that great).

I love them and got some for all my teams.

Re: Ask HN: What kind of whiteboard does not use dry erase markers?

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Post by 3dsnano »

in my experience, there are whiteboards... and there are ceramic whiteboards. anything non-ceramic is going to gunk up over time and will never become completely clean.

the ceramic ones are awesome because they erase effortlessly and resist the inevitable ghosting and staining that will happen with the cheaper ones. they are super durable and will last a lifetime.

the only downside is they are reallllly heavy and require a more thoughtful installation.

Re: Ask HN: What kind of whiteboard does not use dry erase markers?

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Post by 1970-01-01 »

CaffeineLD50 wrote: post #14

I recommend chalk. Its a little dusty but works great. Seems to be nontoxic and low in the chemicals and plastic department. Chalk. Even comes in colors. I'm not joking.

I wouldn't put it in my home office because of the dust. After a week, you're leaving footprints around the house.

Re: Ask HN: What kind of whiteboard does not use dry erase markers?

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Post by oldsklgdfth »

DAhelloNG wrote: post #34

I write directly on the drywall, it's a lifehack that forces you to accept your past ideas and thoughts.

When I was renovating my kitchen, I left some notes on the wall before putting up cabinets. A little treat for the next renovator.

Re: Ask HN: What kind of whiteboard does not use dry erase markers?

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Post by rrr_oh_man »

conductr wrote: post #47
DAhelloNG wrote: post #39

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Until I move out yea

Your comment reminds me of my 18~25 year old self when I never renewed an apartment lease as a way to avoid cleaning my bathtub. It was my least favorite childhood chore and I’m mid40s and still haven’t done it once myself. At this point it’s petty but I refuse to do it on principle alone, to keep the streak alive

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