Electric corded erasers

[CyberLord]

Jcat ftw! Anything can be used incorrectly. I can kill you with a clock radio if I use it wrong enough.

Start with quality paper, choose the right color eraser, use the proper pressure and you'll be fine. Note that paper, tools and inks have a profound effect. The more absorbent the paper, the more you'll need to erase. Cotton plate will erase far more easily the wood pulp kid. Brushed ink will erase far more easily than pen. A stiff steel nib will leave a line thick enough for the blind to read by braille and will take serious effort to remove. If by chance you actually gouge into the paper, a spot of whiteout on the reverse side will stiffen it up.

Add Mark Shultz and myself to the list of pros who use them.

Now, so I can ease my guilt over hijacking Walril's post, can you answer his question about the difference between battery operated models and corded models? Do you have experience with both?

Thank you

[Jcatlett76]

The biggest difference is the batteries don't die because there aren't any. The other thing is, most corded erasers feed long erasers through while the battery operated ones have smaller refills that you replace once you've worn down the eraser. Both work essentially the same. There are more expensive rechargeable cordless ones that work the same as their wired counterparts.

[Walril]

To clear up on misconception, it's only as abrasive as the force behind it. A lot of people are too heavy handed to use them. I actually use it because I do less damage with it than a traditional eraser. Also, they are great for getting into tight areas. An eraser shield comes in handy as well.

Here is the one I have. It's great!
http://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Elec...4944607&sr=8-3

Hope this helps.

where do you get refills for your eraser? seems like a lot of places dont carry it anymore. maybe im not looking good enough

[Smitty]

...can you answer his question about the difference between battery operated models and corded models?...

Once again it's Jcat ftw. I got mine 30+ years ago. I don't know if they even had cordless then. I probably would have viewed them in the same light as battery operated pencil sharpeners: fun toys for a child but, not a fit tool for a working pro. Everything's a tradeoff. No one likes electric spaghetti but, every cordless product I've owned has failed at crunch time more than a few times. I'll put up with that in the bathroom or the kitchen but, never the studio.

As with all analog tools, they and their accessories are getting harder to find. If refills aren't to be found at your local art/office supply, Google is your friend.