Basic grooving question

**icare** · 10-21-2007, 09:07 AM

OK, I'll admit it. I'm not a seasoned pro! :)

My new (Refurb) Kappa does not clean the swarf out of the grooved jobs well and I'm tired of using my fingernail. Is there another trick that will get me through my poly groove jobs a little quicker?

Thanks for the advice. It really helps me a lot.

**Judy Canty** · 10-21-2007, 10:11 AM

For years I used a pair of very fine point tweezers.

**Radio Star** · 10-21-2007, 10:27 AM

Give the lens a quick spin on a buffing wheel.

**k12311997** · 10-21-2007, 10:44 AM

berber carpet, if your office has tile floors hit the local home depot for a sample.

**icare** · 10-21-2007, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by Radio Star

Give the lens a quick spin on a buffing wheel.

Hey, I'm liking that one. Seems pretty straight and easy.
Thanks, all, for the replies.

Feel free to keep them coming.

**DragonLensmanWV** · 10-21-2007, 11:27 AM

I sometimes use the tang of a slot file for problem swarf, otherwise I use a microfiber terrycloth.

**icare** · 10-21-2007, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by DragonLensmanWV

I sometimes use the tang of a slot file for problem swarf, otherwise I use a microfiber terrycloth.

Wow, that's a great one, too. And I've got tons of microfibre around due to the fact that I've got some serious auto detailing in my past.

(By the way, anyone interested in a great auto detailing site should check out the forums at Autopia.org Forums . They are geniuses over there. Sorry if I digress)

**NavyChief** · 10-21-2007, 01:54 PM

I use shipping strap that is put around boxes. I also use it to put nylor lenses in and out. Better than flimsy ribbon or that hook tool.

**gemstone** · 10-21-2007, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by icare

OK, I'll admit it. I'm not a seasoned pro! :)

My new (Refurb) Kappa does not clean the swarf out of the grooved jobs well and I'm tired of using my fingernail. Is there another trick that will get me through my poly groove jobs a little quicker?

Thanks for the advice. It really helps me a lot.

Never had that problem with the Nidek 9000.

**obxeyeguy** · 10-22-2007, 07:33 AM

Is there another trick that will get me through my poly groove jobs a little quicker?

I use a kappa also. On the first cut, I up the size +.10, and re-cut that tenth off on the second cut. More time, but it works.

**AdmiralKnight** · 10-22-2007, 08:18 AM

Just give er a quick (but carefull hehe) swipe with a metal pd Ruler. :)

**Fancyglasses** · 10-22-2007, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by icare

OK, I'll admit it. I'm not a seasoned pro! :)

My new (Refurb) Kappa does not clean the swarf out of the grooved jobs well and I'm tired of using my fingernail. Is there another trick that will get me through my poly groove jobs a little quicker?

Thanks for the advice. It really helps me a lot.

We used the wood cuticle sticks and kept them sharp on the hand stone.
We use a Santinelli now and have no cleaning, but the Briot leaves 10x the mess of the Kappa. If it is real bad you can try the slotted cutting blades and if not have look at your settings with tech support.
If all else fails use 1.6.
Craig

**HarryChiling** · 10-22-2007, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by k12311997

berber carpet, if your office has tile floors hit the local home depot for a sample.

That's the one I use, just screw down a sample chunk of carpet from your local carpet or home inprovement store and give the edge of the lens a quick swipe and presto.

**Wkndbum** · 10-22-2007, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by icare

My new (Refurb) Kappa does not clean the swarf out of the grooved jobs well and I'm tired of using my fingernail. Is there another trick that will get me through my poly groove jobs a little quicker?

Toothpick!

**MIOPE** · 02-16-2013, 09:28 AM

Rub the edge of the lens on velcro. I buy a 2 inch wide strip with adhesive on the back so i can stick it on a hard sponge. Only use the velcro side that is rought.
It is not perfect but is the easiest way i has found.

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**mdeimler** · 02-19-2013, 02:10 PM

wide blade screwdriver, then buffing wheel

**witty optician** · 02-19-2013, 03:02 PM

We used a fingernail file until we got our new Santinelli... But be careful, you can scratch the lens if you miss the groove

**jonathan barber** · 02-19-2013, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by mdeimler

wide blade screwdriver, then buffing wheel

I'm glad that I'm not the only person that uses a screwdriver...

**scriptfiller** · 02-20-2013, 08:51 AM

I use a razor blade corner in the groove, then, once around on the buffer.

**Pogu** · 02-20-2013, 09:37 AM

I use a combo of a square sample of berber carpet on the bench next to the edger, a sharpened chopstick, and the clip on cheapo ballpoint pen caps. Depending on whats handy and working that day. The chopstick is also very useful for pushing the tag of the string in or applying liner tape.

As far as cutting time, make sure you're using yours wisely. The calibration should be such that you can rely on one cut, especially on a string mount. Start the left lens before you begin cleaning the newly cut right, there is no need for the edger to sit quiet while you scrape swarf. Some techs can pin bevel faster on a handstone, some people just ****** up the edges, decide which is faster for your shop. If the cut time seems excessively long and the edger hasn't been serviced in a year or so, the thrust bearing in the lens clamp may be wearing out. Replacement isn't 'easy' but its not rocket surgery either, you wanna contact Gerber-Coburn if you suspect this to be the case.