That's a protective coating for new bits.. Just peel it off.. You could clean the bit with mineral spirits..
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Hi John
I use my pocket knife to remove the goo
And I look forward to it every time I get a new bit,and it's the 1st thing I do, it gives me a chance to look over the bit b/4 I use it and b/4 it goes into the router bit box with the others.
The goo has a way of masking the true bit but if you are not going to use the bit right away just let it be.
They put it on to keep the water and air off the bit and to keep it sharp,as soon as they grind the bit they put the goo on.
It may take me 5 mins.sometimes to get it all off and under the bearing if the bit has one,but I can check the bearing out to make sure it's free and spins just right.
Bj
I use my pocket knife to remove the goo
And I look forward to it every time I get a new bit,and it's the 1st thing I do, it gives me a chance to look over the bit b/4 I use it and b/4 it goes into the router bit box with the others.
The goo has a way of masking the true bit but if you are not going to use the bit right away just let it be.
They put it on to keep the water and air off the bit and to keep it sharp,as soon as they grind the bit they put the goo on.
It may take me 5 mins.sometimes to get it all off and under the bearing if the bit has one,but I can check the bearing out to make sure it's free and spins just right.
Bj
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