Brad's Tips For Increment Borer Care

Here are some suggestions that come from working with increment borers for years.

• With gloves on, use a "golf tee" to knock out any piece of core stuck in the tip. We supply golf tees with every borer we sell. Never use a nail.
• When putting your bit back into the handle, never drop it in. Hold handle horizontal and gently slide the bit. Also, put a small piece of cardboard or cork at the bottom of the handle for extra bit protection and to take up any slack to prevent the bit from banging around inside the handle while in transit.
• At the end of the day, spray lubricant such as WD-40 inside and out of the bit to prevent corroding. Periodically use a rifle cleaning kit for a thorough cleaning.