Product Name
Leister 150.809 GROOVY Bead Gouging-Trimming Tool
Brief Description
The Leister 150.809 GROOVY Bead Gouging-Trimming Tool is a lightweight, ergonomic, and handy manual grooving tool designed for flooring professionals. It is specifically used to prepare welding joints in resilient floor coverings, such as PVC and linoleum, by cutting precise grooves.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Preparing welding joints in PVC and linoleum floor coverings- Cutting grooves in confined spaces and areas inaccessible to larger grooving tools- Creating a clean transition from machine-milled grooves to connecting walls or door frames- Gouging grooves up to connecting walls- Professional floor grooving applications in various settings like buses, trains, schools, and hospitals
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- Construction/ Building Services- Plastic Fabrication
Special and Unique Features
- Lightweight and compact design (0.29 kg / 0.64 lbs)- Ergonomic and handy for comfortable operation- Adjustable groove depth via a brass thumbwheel (0.5 - 2.5 mm, or up to 3.0 mm depending on source)- Integral roller guide ensures precise cutting- Allows groove preparation without the need for milling- Can cut grooves of any size and depth- Ideal for small and difficult-to-access surfaces- 100% Swiss made
Key Properties
- Manual operation, no electricity required for grooving- Groove width: 3.5mm (standard blade included)- Adjustable groove depth: 0.5 - 2.5 mm (some sources state up to 3.0 mm)- Dimensions (L x W x H): 180 x 42 x 92 mm- Weight: 0.29 kg (0.64 lbs)- Durable construction for professional use
Surface Compatibility
- PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) floor coverings- Linoleum floor coverings- Almost all types of resilient floor coverings
Known backups / known substitutes
- Leister GROOVER (electric joint cutter)- Leister GROOVER 500-LP (cordless grooving machine)- Other manual or electric floor grooving tools from various manufacturers- Mozart Weld Rod Trimming Knife (for trimming after welding)- Leister Spatula Quarter Moon Knife (for trimming after welding)
Comparison Note
The Leister GROOVY is distinguished from electric grooving machines by its manual operation, making it ideal for precision work in confined or difficult-to-access areas where larger, electric tools might be impractical. It offers a lightweight and ergonomic solution for achieving clean and defined grooves with minimal pressure, complementing machine-milled grooves for a seamless finish.
