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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Eddie_Rhone on July 15, 2010, 08:41:43 pm

Title: Cfr Hand Tool
Post by: Eddie_Rhone on July 15, 2010, 08:41:43 pm
Hi Everyone

I've recently purchased a 3" cfr hand tool on ebay. Had a little play with it and have been quite pleased I know from reading various messages on here that many people use them and like them I wonder if anyone has any hints or tips in using this type of hand tool they would care to share.

Kind Regards

Eddie
Title: Re: Cfr Hand Tool
Post by: garry22 on July 16, 2010, 02:59:38 pm
Eddie,

Great buy.

The only tip that comes to mind is go over all the corners and joints (especially internal) and look / feel for sharp edges and corners..

Sometimes there can be a bit of weld that sticks out and leaves a straight line across the upholstery when you use it.

The answer is to round them off with a bit of wet and dry sandpaper. It really makes a difference (as will the CFR tool to your cleaning, especially on flatweaves).

Garry
Title: Re: Cfr Hand Tool
Post by: Dennis on July 16, 2010, 04:57:42 pm
Hi Everyone

 I wonder if anyone has any hints or tips they would care to share.

Kind Regards

Eddie

Yeah, don't bid more than I was prepared to pay in future!  ;D ;)

(Assuming it was this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150463675976#ht_500wt_1154 )
Title: Re: Cfr Hand Tool
Post by: colin thomas on July 16, 2010, 05:21:28 pm
change the vac release nut for a 'wing' nut, it saves you running for a spanner when you want to have air-flow,
colin
ps it only has one fault, that is that the vac tube un-winds itself from the tool, if you or anyone else has a cure for that, let me know!
Title: Re: Cfr Hand Tool
Post by: Joe H on July 16, 2010, 06:15:38 pm
Dennis
That looks more like the 5" rather then the 3", but I may be wrong.
Title: Re: Cfr Hand Tool
Post by: C Phillips on July 16, 2010, 08:53:31 pm
I think your right Joe, Good price.

Chris
Title: Re: Cfr Hand Tool
Post by: Ricky M on July 17, 2010, 08:58:17 am
change the vac release nut for a 'wing' nut, it saves you running for a spanner when you want to have air-flow,
colin
ps it only has one fault, that is that the vac tube un-winds itself from the tool, if you or anyone else has a cure for that, let me know!

at the meeting point of the vac tube and the twisting joint, wrap some duck tape , Dont silicone seal in case there is a prob with the solution pipe.
Title: Re: Cfr Hand Tool
Post by: Eddie_Rhone on July 17, 2010, 01:45:53 pm
Hi

Thanks for your comments wing nut sounds a very good idea, and yes vac tube could be a problem its unwound on me twice already I'll try the duck tape suggestion.

Dennis, sorry mate, it is that one, but you know all's fair in love war and ebay. ;D

Kind Regards
Eddie