i gotta agree with ryan jim, i did the same thing making a tool to clean em then said enough and got the self cleaning ones. i recently got some from woodpeckers. there 100% free flow and will never clog. ive replaced 3 so far and may do more.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.