Cheapo DIY Svea 123 jet cleaner

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  1. Terry Torgerson United States

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    after looking at the ridiculous prices wanted for a cleaning needle I decided to make my own. I cut 2 1/4” off an old xacto handle and used a piece of brass wire off an old brass brush. It fits right in the hole of the windscreen
     
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    Guitar strings make good pricker material . For this application D’Addario PL007 . .18mm .007 “ about $1.00 US and have a life time supply of replacements The exacto tool is a great idea !
     
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    Xacto knife handles must be considerably cheaper that side of the pond.:lol:
     
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    About $5 each if you buy a 3-pack at Malwart, and that includes the blades.
     
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    I think .01" music wire will also work for stoves using white gas. That's what I used.