Re: [Harp-L] cruciform needle punch

[Jerry Deall <jdeall@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Also a "Pilot Broach" for cleaning out gas appliance nozzles. One note of care though, these 'needle' like tools are very hard and brittle, so easy to break off in the hole. 

Thanks Jerry, 

----- Original Message -----
From: "Splash!" <celtiac@xxxxxxxxx> 
To: "harp-L list" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 4:20:31 PM 
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] cruciform needle punch 

Try welding supply. Files for cleaning welding tips might work. 
????? 

Just sayin; 

When life asks you to jump in... 
Splash! 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Hale" <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
To: "harp-L list" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 5:36 PM 
Subject: [Harp-L] cruciform needle punch 


> It has been mentioned on the list to use a cruciform needle to enlarge the 
> reed hole before relocating it to another plate. (Cruciform refers to the 
> shape of an X, tapered to a needle tip. Insert the tool, rotate, and the 
> four wings cut the hole larger.) 
> 
> I haven't been able to find either this tool, OR tiny needle files for the 
> same task. 
> 
> Any help, please? Thank you. 
> 
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