How To Sharpen A Diamond Parting Tool

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How to sharpen a diamond parting tool. But that same shape makes sharpening difficult. In addition Nick demonstrates how to sharpen small hollowing cutters and ordinary cutters using SVD-110 and SVD-186. Then gently push the edge against the wheel.

Then advance the cut toward the groove by pivoting the tool on the tool rest. You can easily sharpen a parting tool on a diamond card or paddle. You might try practicing the movement several hundred times with the sander off to get the muscle memory started.

In general the method is to use either a grinder or belt sander and then. He uses the Tormek SVD-110 Tool Rest and the DF-250 Diamond Wheel Fine. Instead grind the profile first by feeding the nose of the tool into a sharpening machine.

To effectively sharpen this tool you need to get the sharp side points to hit exactly at those two widest points. Further he shows how to sharpen a parting tool and a skew using the closed seat of the SVS-50. If playback doesnt begin shortly.

The bowl gouges require swinging the handle as you rotate so take the most concentration and skill development. The part about parting tools starts around 325. Always be careful not to over-grind or over sharpen the tool.

On a diamond parting tool I alternate sides to even the wear. Place the tool about 14 to the right of the groove. This includes the rectangular and diamond parting tools as well as the much wider beadingparting tool.