GTarpley3 Report post Posted January 16, 2021 Ladies and Gentleman, i feel i have done the impossible. I have manged to stop up the blade on my stitch groover... Yes I am extremely new to leather craft. Like a blind man in a lake I'm just swimming until i figure it out lol. If yall have anyway to help Id appreciate it. New blade is in the mail, just would like to keep going till it gets here. Thanks! G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted January 16, 2021 Take a needle and poke it . . . it's a straight thru hole . . . all you need to do is clean it out. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squid61 Report post Posted January 17, 2021 Yes, poke it through from the blade end back out the top and be careful not to damage the blade edge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardrada Report post Posted January 17, 2021 Be also careful not to run your fingertips into the blade when pushing the needle in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheathmaker Report post Posted January 17, 2021 Hold it in a flame briefly (match or lighter), the little leather plug will crawl out like a worm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted January 17, 2021 1 hour ago, sheathmaker said: Hold it in a flame briefly (match or lighter), the little leather plug will crawl out like a worm. Now that is a good thing to know . . . thank you. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTarpley3 Report post Posted January 17, 2021 I got it out through perseverance and a strong needle lol Thank Yall. Ill keep all these tips in mind for the future. Does this happen often? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted January 17, 2021 1 minute ago, GTarpley3 said: Does this happen often? yes, I keep a a sewing needle in a pin drill chuck just for the purpose of clearing that hole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rahere Report post Posted January 23, 2021 It helps to use light machine oil to lubricate, wipe well so you don't stain the leather. You now know to clear the hole immediately! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
