The "blue" handle means it's genuine Haglof! All
Haglof increment borers are precision manufactured using high quality
Swedish steel and treated with Teflon coating to protect against rust
and resin build up to reduce friction. The solid borer bit with a barrel
shaped tip ensures an easy start and removal. Haglof extractors are
made of stainless steel and now have a solid metal threaded end.
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.
