So that is what a sharp tool cuts like

[DiamondCactus]

I just received my GRS hone and dual angel tool holder, and have come to realize, my tools were never sharp. What an amazing differance that is, I can actualy push a graver in aluminum. I also bought some acetone and tried a transfer. Again what an amazing difference clean lines to follow make.

You hear it and believe it but man actually doing it, now I am going to be up all night, work is going to suck in the morning

 

[GTJC460]

Yep! Sure does make a big difference. You'll also learn quickly how different a sharp tool and one that's chipped feels. It will be an instant recognition

 

[mitch]

the clouds part, the angels sing....

 

[Jörmungandr]

...and the hare looks around in fear...

 

[diandwill]

Yes, a sharp tool, when you slip, goes clear to the knuckle, a dull tool just mangles the surface! LOL

 

[Dulltool]

"a dull tool just mangles the surface!" ....... Should I be taking offence?

 

[DiamondCactus]

i was so excited i stayed up until 3am took a nap got up at 5am and headed to work.

 

[lesholmes]

But ... a dull tool hurts a bunch whereas a sharp tool only stings.

Keep your fingers out of the path.

Les

 

[Jörmungandr]

True words Les, gravers are like knives. Dangerous when dull ;-)

 

[JJ Roberts]

D.C.You made the right choise your power hone with the dual angel tool holder will make sharping fool proof.I wish I had one back in the day sharping by hand was not fun. J.J.

 

[DiamondCactus]

it is too funny about how you guys are talking about how dangerous these tools could be, I find (as does my finger) the dull ones are worse as you always push harder then when the slip does happen Bam you have hit bone. Was this the main deciding factor in my purchase, not totally but it defiantly sped it up.