This week’s EYE ON NPI (video) will easily smooth your day, clearing out all those nicks and scratches that have built up, with a Jonard Tools Rapid Deburring Tool.

We were first introduced to one of these tools at the Media Lab, where we immediately fell in love with the easy-to-use tool that cleans up edges and curves with a smooth swipe. Deburring tools are traditionally used for cut tubing and pipe, to get rid of the gunk left over from saw cuts.

But they’re also excellent for cleaning up drill holes / making countersinks, and for 3D printed parts where-ever you want to smooth corners and edges. We’ve even used them to enlarge holes if you just need a li’l more clearance!

Using a deburring tool is simple – the blade snaps into a smoothly rotating roller bearing, so you can replace it when it gets dull. Insert or place the blade against the edge to clean up, then swipe while using your thumb to supporting a smooth motion. It might take a few tries your first time to get the hang of the pressure needed to make an even slice. The sharp blade can be used on various metals and plastics – anything softer than stainless steel.

Jonard’s deburring tool is designed for deburring the insides of microduct tubes. This tool is perfect for preparing the insides of fiber optic ‎microduct tubes for termination and removing debris from 3D printed parts. Replacement blades made from tempered high-speed ‎steel (HSS) are also available‎.

Features:

• Blade made from tempered HSS for maximum sharpness and durability
• Ergonomic rubberized handle provides a secure and comfortable grip while deburring
• S-shaped blade cleanly deburrs the edges and insides of microduct tubes
• Can be used on brass, steel, aluminum, copper, or PVC pipes
• Lifetime warranty

This tool is great for prototypers and makers – you can skip the sandpaper or filing and since the part is hand-held while deburring you don’t have to worry about clamping or jigging.

Don’t forget to pick up some spare DB-5RB blades for when they get dull from use.

The Jonard Tools’ Rapid Microduct Deburring Tool is available now from Digi-Key for immediate shipment! Order today and you can be deburring everything in sight by tomorrow morning.

And while you’re waiting the whole day for your next-day order to arrive, check out Jonard’s TikTok account for great videos and tips on how to use various hand tools that will level up your making.

And check out the video below: