sharpening beading tools

Re: sharpening beading tools

john lucas

I only have my homemade ones but all I do is run a fine or super fine diamond hone over the top to polish it. Pretty sure that's what Sorby suggests.

Re:This seems to be a better idea.......

Jesper, Denmark

Easy to sharpen, tighter valleys between beads and a way to re-use old gouges.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hnIGCUoB4s

Re:This seems to be a better idea.......

john lucas

Bob Rosand showed us how to do that many many years ago. The problem is I haven't had a gouge that I've worn short enough. I do have one getting close but it's a V flute gouge. Bummer. I've always wanted to try that sort of beading tools.

Re: sharpening beading tools

Gary clarke

Dave Sweitzer has a nice video on sharpening. d-waytools.com look in his video library

Re:This seems to be a better idea.......

Jesper, Denmark

A Thompson 1/4" detail gouge is a minor investment and fits til Bill.

Re: sharpening beading tools

Mark Paulley

All,

Thanks for the help!!!!!