Paul, J Hiltz, Mathew, Wayne, Chris, Naq, Miles
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Leo discussed how to sharpen a scraper.
Tilt the table of the grinder slightly uphill and grind off the scraper until sparks are coming over the top at all points. Do the same for the other side ( and ends if needed) of the scraper.
Naq asked Leo to discuss carbide tool bits and Leo went over the benefits and handicaps of them. One needs a fine diamond plate to sharpen them..very expensive. They stay sharp a long time however.
Paul brought in some small turnings finished with CA glue.
Also he brought in a few pieces of old ebony found in a shipwreck, which Mr Hiltz had discovered and given to Paul.
Leo did some demonstration of how to use the skew and parting tools properly.
Paul asked Wayne to name the huge iron tool that sat in the metal lathe room but Wayne failed the test.(Swage block)
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