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1 hourChoose onglette, flat, and round gravers suited to line width and metal hardness.
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Learn graver sharpening setup from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
Choose onglette, flat, and round gravers suited to line width and metal hardness.
Shape heels and faces on bench grinder or belt sander using jig for consistent angles.
Polish heels and faces on Arkansas stone until edge catches thumbnail lightly.
Cut straight lines and curves on brass practice plate to verify burr-free flow.
Standard onglette heel angle is 45° with 55° face for general-purpose cutting.
Use sharpening jig — freehand grinding produces unpredictable cuts.
Strop every 10 minutes of cutting to maintain bright cuts without regrinding.
Engraving magnifiers require proper working distance — adjust before long sessions.