[Jewelry making - Article 00354] - Re: [Orchid] Graver sharpening tools

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To Linda Frueh,

    I was taught the exact opposite as you. To always sharpen back and
    forth across the face of the graver and never forward and backwards.
    I was told that you get a better cut if the grinding lines in the
    face of the graver are perpendicular to the cut instead of running
    with it. But if you bring your gravers to a high polish I would not
    think it would make any difference which way you go. I use the GRS
    system now with diamond wheels and diamond polish. It does a great
    job and is fast. Very important if you are stopping often to sharpen.
    I learned to sharpen with a crocker graver sharpener, it does a good
    job jusy takes a little more time.

John Wade
Wade Desgns
www.wadedesignsjewelry.com

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