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Reaming EVA Grips
Posted by:
David Stanfield
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Date: April 08, 2012 07:49AM
What is the best way to ream EVA grips ? I have tried several bit types ,including forstner bits. I don't like the results.Thanks in advance for your help. Re: Reaming EVA Grips
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: April 08, 2012 08:15AM
David,
I ream EVA grips the same way that I ream any of my other blank material. I use various sizes of circular files used in a variable speed drill running backwards. It leaves a nice clean finish with no ripping or tearing. When using these files, I cut the handles off of the files and size the ends of the files to fit into the chuck of the drill that I use to power the files when reaming. Normally, I keep the speed of the files relatively low. But if needed, the speed can be increased with the to[www.amazon.com] of the trigger on the drill. [www.totalindustrialsupply.com] [www.amazon.com] For initial and coarse reaming: [www.amazon.com] Roger Re: Reaming EVA Grips
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: April 08, 2012 09:06AM
I have used regular cork reamers on a drill Ream a little clean reamer then a little more
They clog quick Bill - willierods.com Re: Reaming EVA Grips
Posted by:
Billy Vivona
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Date: April 08, 2012 11:21AM
What are you trying to ream them for, jus tbuy several of the lengths you want in a variety of sizes and you'll always have the right size. If you are power reaming the only ones to use are the Dream reamers or make them yourself using FC Reamer abrasive strips. Do not use the ones with the coated grit under power unless you want a bald reamer and you want to figure out a way to remove all teh embedded grit form inside teh grip without tearing your blank apart. Re: Reaming EVA Grips
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: April 08, 2012 11:51AM
Always try to get the size close to the blank
Sounds like you are going from very small to very large ??? Bill - willierods.com Re: Reaming EVA Grips
Posted by:
Ted Morgan
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Date: April 09, 2012 03:40AM
You should only VERY rarely have to ream EVA. It reams just fine, but because it stretches and compresses, progress is slower. The grip contracts after the reamer stretches it slightly, so in effect material removal is slower. Get your EVA size as close to the blank destination as you can, and install by stretching it into place down the blank. EVA is cheap, get a few pieces more in different sizes and get it right first time. A lot less hassle. Re: Reaming EVA Grips
Posted by:
David Stanfield
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Date: April 09, 2012 08:52AM
Thanks for all the advice. My specific problem is reaming out the Fuji SK2 reel seat EVA grips which have a very small I.D. Re: Reaming EVA Grips
Posted by:
Duane Richards
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Date: April 09, 2012 09:02AM
David,
For those the Flex Coat bits work the best. Just go slow and they work great. DR Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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