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Old 10-26-2011, 02:25 AM
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Problem with groove tools clogging

Hi
Been a while
I am just starting to make the sheaths for my custom knives.
I have two groove tools, and both keep clogging up and won't groove until the tool is cleared.
It isn't possible to clear them with a needle- matches are the only answer i have.
1. Why is this happening?
2. How do you clear the clog when it does happen?
Thanks in advance
Dave


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Old 10-26-2011, 07:02 AM
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Possibilities: >this is assuming you have the type that is a "hole in a peg" configuration<
1 - the hole is slightly tapered the wrong way
2 - you have a small (micro) nick or burr that is snagging the cut leather and holding it in the hole.
Solution - get a mico reamer (pearl reamer from lapidary supplier) and burnish the hole. Make sure there are no burs by tagging at a cotton ball or Qtip. Polish VERY CAREFULLY with dremel or buffer
and clean before using.
note: you might be able to use a sail cloth needle (big) and chuck it in your dremel to burnish the inside of the hole


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