dremel question

[darius]

Quick question for those of you who are Dremel-inclined when it comes to getting wires out...

I bought some LP blades that are needing their first rewires. Unfortunately, no amount of acetone-soakage is working at getting the old wire out. I'm thinking that now might be the right time to just pick up a Dremel, which would make stripping blades quicker in the first place.

What attachment should I be looking for to dig old wires/glue out of grooves? Is there a Dremel attachment that will cut tangs too?

Thanks!
darius

[remise]

Nah - Don't do that. I have arthritis, and I can't dig wires out. There's a product sold at hardware stores called "Goof-Off". It stinks, but it is SO powerful the wires lift right out. No need for digging and scrubbing.

[neevel]

You want the standard cut-off wheels-- they're what you use both for cleaning out blade grooves and for cutting tangs. Buy a pair of safety goggles, too, and always wear them when using the cut-off wheels-- they send of filings and grit, and will break apart occasionally.

-Dave

[Barry]

By far the easiest is a hot air gun. Hold the wire with a pair of pliers apply hot air until the glue becomes soft(not too hoy or the wire will break) gently pull. Use a hacksaw blade ground down to a chisel bit. we should have some details about re-wiring on our website. leonpaul.com Barry Paul

[WoodsideDr]

"There's a product sold at hardware stores called "Goof-Off". It stinks, but it is SO powerful the wires lift right out. "

Not advised. Goof-off is highly carcinogenic. Read the label. Wouldn't want to be inhaling that stuff for any length of time.