jbrandon47 Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) How does everyone keep the hook eyes and line tie eyes clean ? I've been dipping my cranks in DN and love the results but can't keep the eyes clean....Right now I am taking a hook heating it up and pushing it through the clear coat, but there has to be a better way. Ideas? Edited February 9, 2017 by jbrandon47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 A small drill bit in a cordless drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I use a toothpick to clean the eyes before the top coat cures. You'll still have a little bit that will need to be cleaned off the hanger itself, but the hole in the hanger is clear. I usually just scrape this off with a hobby knife. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwfflipper Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 nail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Dremel tool and cone bit... Fast and easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Ron Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I keep a lighter on the table just for heating an exacto knife blade or a piece of wire for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Dremel with micro drill bit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bam424 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Dremel does work well. Twisting a tiny phillups screw driver does too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Just a tip if you tie directly to a tow eye. Always allow all clears to stay away from this eye. Others words hang nose up. I don't mind to clear hook eyes but when it comes to tow eyes I'm very protective of them. I don't want any abrasive areas on this eye. I'll tape, silicone or whatever to not have to use anything that would do this. I use a pair of smooth surface neddle nose to break any over the eye and then just chip the remainder off. Dale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
