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Bead Forming Tool Jun 12, 2020 0:11:04 GMT

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Post by Bruce on Jun 12, 2020 0:11:04 GMT

Greetings from Melbourne, Australia. I trust all are well during these challenging times.
I have just purchased a Robert Sorby 3mm Bead Forming Tool and am itching to try it out. Before putting it to work I am wondering what is the preferred method to sharpen the tool. I have spent some time on the Internet last night but there seem to be some conflicting approaches to sharpening similar tools. Can you please steer a novice in the right direction?

Pete Moderator Now a moderator, I will do my best to keep this site tidy, and answer questions promptly Posts: 459	Bead Forming Tool Jun 12, 2020 0:49:10 GMT yulan likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pete on Jun 12, 2020 0:49:10 GMT Hi Bruce The tool cuts very little amounts of timber so needs very little sharpening, I do mine with a diamond file (diamond card actually) across the top of the tool, this just refreshes the cutting edge.
	Ask any ten woodturners for an opinion on how x is achieved, you can expect at least eleven different answers.

Bruce Guest	Bead Forming Tool Jun 12, 2020 6:37:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Bruce on Jun 12, 2020 6:37:00 GMT Thanks so much for this Pete - greatly appreciated. I look forward to learning how to use the tool effectively and know that I won't destroy it with incorrect honing.

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