On Dec 2, 12:28 pm, Bored Borg
wrote:
Got delivery of a few new router bits today.

Individually packed.

Stapled containers. Got bored digging out all the staples. Managed it without
injury.

Got first bit out to inspect. All covered in polygunk syntho-snot as usual.
Insted of peeling it off, which in my experience is tedious and leaves bits
still covered in gunge, I tried genly sliding it off, like a sock/condom.

Came off sweet as a bit, no residue.
3/8 straight bit.

repeated with 3/4 straight

1/2 straight

1/4 straight

all fine.

Even the next 63mm long 1/2" diameter was fine.

Pleased with myself.

Picked up 3/8 dovetail and carefully and gently started to slide the polysnot
off..

Blood all over ceiling. 3/4 gash along tip of thumb.

Amusing hand-sucking Watusi dance...

This is a public service announcement.
I did this so you don't have to.

Hold it by the shank and cut it from the top down to the bearing (if
there is one) inside of the flutes. A utility knife will go through
the stuff like butter and not leave a mark on the bit. Stick the
point of the blade in to peel up a corner at the cut and it comes
right off, no blood or the stuff getting under your fingernails.

-Kevin