Goo on the Edge - How to Manage
Goo on the Edge - How to Manage
Seems I frequently have adhesive goo on the edges of the Spyders I carry and use. I usually try to wipe it away with isopropyl alcohol (or acetone if necessary) on a Kleenex, but have cut myself more than once doing that. There must be a better way to de-goo the edge. If there is, please share.
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Re: Goo on the Edge - How to Manage
Lightly strop on a cloth/paper soaked in acetone is my go-toBolster wrote: ↑Sat Dec 03, 2022 12:49 pmSeems I frequently have adhesive goo on the edges of the Spyders I carry and use. I usually try to wipe it away with isopropyl alcohol (or acetone if necessary) on a Kleenex, but have cut myself more than once doing that. There must be a better way to de-goo the edge. If there is, please share.
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Re: Goo on the Edge - How to Manage
I didn't believe in Goo Gone until I started taking photos of my knives. Still haven't found anything that works as well.
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I have a good scrub brush I like to use for this. Nice stiff bristles, and the rubber end is great too. The reach makes sure that you don't cut yourself.
If that doesn't work, I try isopropyl alcohol and a microfibre cloth.
If that doesn't work, I apply some goo gone and let is sit for a minute before wiping off.
If that doesn't work, you might as well break out the belt sander.
If that doesn't work, I try isopropyl alcohol and a microfibre cloth.
If that doesn't work, I apply some goo gone and let is sit for a minute before wiping off.
If that doesn't work, you might as well break out the belt sander.
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Re: Goo on the Edge - How to Manage
I use alcohol on a dedicated microfiber cloth, wiping from spine to edge. It usually does the trick. If not, scrubbing with an old toothbrush (or someone else's ) works wonders.
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Re: Goo on the Edge - How to Manage
I use Goo Gone. It's impressive stuff. Put some on a cloth or paper towel, and it will wipe the adhesive residue off a blade like warm butter.
WD-40 also works great due to its high solvent volume, but it's not as safe or pleasant to use.
WD-40 also works great due to its high solvent volume, but it's not as safe or pleasant to use.
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I typically use alcohol, or WD-40.
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Goo gone, wd40, naphtha, Zippo fluid
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i always just just my thumb to wipe goo off my blades, especially if it's just tape goo.
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Re: Goo on the Edge - How to Manage
I use the same stuff I use to lubricate the knife. Any kind of oil. Just let it sit and then wipe off with a clean cloth and a bit of pressure
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Thumb, lysol wipe and microfiber towel.
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Re: Goo on the Edge - How to Manage
WD-40 works great and breaks up all kinds of adhesives and other goo.
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Re: Goo on the Edge - How to Manage
Cotton ball with nail polish remover (acetone) and always wipe down/off the blade and never sideways along the edge, that's how you get cut.
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Like David suggests, cotton balls work great. I typically take a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol from a dispenser I have and set the edge along a table and lightly rub each side. Cotton ball is fibrous enough to protect you fingers.
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Re: Goo on the Edge - How to Manage
Yep wipe down perpendicular to the edge, not parallel. I get 99% medical grade isopropyl alcohol from Amazon. Works great. And it evaporates after use, food safe.
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Re: Goo on the Edge - How to Manage
place the tissue on a table and then rub the blade on it like you're stropping it. I've found that reasonable effective and it's a lot safer than having the tissue in your hand. I'd also recommend just about anything over tissues since they tend to rip and make a mess.
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I use WD-40 most, chiefly because alternatives (named above) aren’t in the garage where most of my goo is waiting to accumulate.
When I’m breaking down boxes, I spray WD-40 once goo hinders cutting. After letting it work for maybe a minute, I let the next cut or three wipe it and the emulsified goo right off.
When I’m breaking down boxes, I spray WD-40 once goo hinders cutting. After letting it work for maybe a minute, I let the next cut or three wipe it and the emulsified goo right off.
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Nuke it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.
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Re: Goo on the Edge - How to Manage
I keep some of those disposable thick blue shop towels on hand and wipe the blade with some WD-40. Pick some up from Harbor Freight along with a can of WD-40 and the quad side diamond bench sharpener and you won’t spend $20.
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WD40 or Flitz, and some old rags.
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