Clogged bridgepin reamer

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Herman
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Clogged bridgepin reamer

Post by Herman » Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:29 pm

For fitting the bridgepins I use a reamer. Mine gets clogged quite easily. After making a few rounds I have to take it out for cleaning. It is no a big deal, cause the whole job is done in 10 minutes, but I asked myself if you have this issue too. And has someone solved the problem?

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Dave Bagwill
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Re: Clogged bridgepin reamer

Post by Dave Bagwill » Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:00 pm

I have had a few clogs, but have no solution for ya.
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Re: Clogged bridgepin reamer

Post by Herman » Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:03 pm

Fortunately I'm not desperate.
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ken cierp
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Re: Clogged bridgepin reamer

Post by ken cierp » Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:52 pm

I've been using the reamer shown in this thread

viewtopic.php?f=20&t=509

For as long as I can remember -- never clogged, never cleaned -- lucky? I use it chucked in a drill motor.
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Re: Clogged bridgepin reamer

Post by Herman » Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:27 am

Ken, do you ream before glueing? I am used to do it after the bridge is on.
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Re: Clogged bridgepin reamer

Post by ken cierp » Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:34 am

After the bridge is assembled/glued and 3/16" holes are drilled through the top and bridge plate. I use "Original Titebond" for almost all joints.
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