How To Sharpen A Diamond Parting Tool

This includes the rectangular and diamond parting tools as well as the much wider beadingparting tool.

How to sharpen a diamond parting tool. If your tool has a removable handle remove it less awkward Grind one half then the other left right then blend rather than trying to swing the tool around all the way from one wing to the other. I never use a grinder to sharpen any of my edged tools rather a 6 X 48 belt sander with various grit belts from 100 to 320. Instead grind the profile first by feeding the nose of the tool into a sharpening machine.

Artisan woodturning tools provide an economical alternative to other more expensive high-speed steel tools without sacrificing quality or performance. Sure its a great tool when parting-off deeply into the wood as the diamond shape helps to reduce friction. The part about parting tools starts around 325.

The un-skewed cutting edge of the parting tools actually makes them much easer to sharpen. Nick also demonstrates how to use the Tormek Marker Method when setting the angle and how to sharpen a custom skew shape on the side of Tormeks Diamond Wheel using MB-100 Multi Base. How to sharpen a knife with a diamond stone - YouTube.

Then gently push the edge against the wheel. To effectively sharpen this tool you need to get the sharp side points to hit exactly at those two widest points. Stop as soon as the edge is square and you feel a burr.

To sharpen adjust the flat tool rest so that the tools bevel angle matches the wheel. Further he shows how to sharpen a parting tool and a skew using the closed seat of the SVS-50. The Artisan Diamond Parting Tool features a unique side clearance that permits deep cuts with a minimal amount of drag on the tool.

Complete additional honing by hand if necessary. He uses the Tormek SVD-110 Tool Rest and the DF-250 Diamond Wheel Fine. The bowl gouges require swinging the handle as you rotate so take the most concentration and skill development.