Cleaning a bar groove

Not my idea, but I was told an old credit card makes a good groove cleaning tool. I have a constant supply of hotel plastic "keys" and I am dang sure going to try this idea! (maybe this afternoon)

 

The right size zip tie works great. I always have one in my kit. In the workshop areas where it mostly gets done, I use this tool:


Worthless for me as a depth gauge guide.

 

I have the same tool and will use it to scrape out the bar groove...when i remember! I've also used a piece of cardboard in a pinch.

 

I use an old putty knife.

 

I always liked the Oregon hawk bill tool. It works good for cleaning the oil inlet and for dragging gunk out of the groove.

 

Not something I've done for a bit, but I think I used a worn out jigsaw blade last time...

 

Usually done in the shop with compressed air.

 

180 psi compressed air at home.
Pocket knife out and about.