Help with jig eyes

[Brush Buster]

Some of the lead head jigs i have purchased have paint in the eyes. I purchased a jig eye cleaning tool but it is pretty much useless. What do you guys use to clean out the paint??

BrushBuster

[L.A. stumpjumper]

I just got some jigs from TeeZur jigs, and don't have to clean any of them. They are some really nice jig heads.

[slabbandit]

I grabbed up a drywall screw one time and while using a twisting motion it grabbed and pulled the paint right out of the eyes. I keep one in the boat now just for that reason.

[rednecksooner]

save yourself some time and frustration by just spending a little more on better quality jig head that has no paint on the eye.

[talltimber]

I use a pocket knife and a dull, old bass jig hook for the center punch. I sure would like to have a better/faster way.

[skiptomylu]

I use my bodkin which is a very large needle like thing with a handle and I heat it in a flame and stick it trough and it will melt the paint. I never let a jig go to a customer with a closed eye. This is what I do after it is over cured too and not before as it will just bust off then.

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[supergooser]

i just use my leatherman i carry it all the time anyway.

[shipahoy41]

I have a Mr. Twister battery operated jig eye cleaning drill.

[laserdoc]

I took a coat hanger and ground the end with my bench grinder until really sharp. I then heat the end up in a candle and shove it through the eye of the jig.

[luvjign]

Some of the lead head jigs i have purchased have paint in the eyes. I purchased a jig eye cleaning tool but it is pretty much useless. What do you guys use to clean out the paint??

BrushBuster

Are you talking about one of these? Jig Eye Buster
I use this on powder painted head and all, and don't have a problem if you rotate the head back and forth while holding holding pressure on the tip over the eye.