Lindsey sharpening system.

[J. Talbert]

I posted a message on the end of the CLA pic's thread, but thought this deserves it's own thread. 
I purchased one Steve Lindsey's sharpening systems at the CLA and it's great.  See my other post on the CLA pic's thread.

Try it,  you'll like it!

[Ken G]

Tell us more about it.  I was so hypnotized by the guns that were there I missed it. 

[J. Talbert]

Here's the link,  check it out.http://www.engravingschool.com/private/Lindsay%20Sharpener.htm

[Ron Scott]

It`s simple to use, give continues uniformity to the graver point and is economical. Best of all it yields superior face and heel angles. I dumped all my other sharpening tools after acquiring this one.

[smart dog]

I will have to check that out.  I use Steve Lindsay's Airgraver, which is a fantastic tool.  He is an incredibly clever guy.  His engraving school web site is also great.

dave

[idahjo]

Does this system do the correct angles for hammer engraving?  I have had occasional success with hammer engraving but suspect that is because I have 'occasionally' managed to get a graver with acceptable angles on it.

Jerry, you out there

[J. Talbert]

Yes, it works just fine for hammer and chisel engraving, as long as you are using a graver with a 3/32" square shank.   If it's permanently mounted in a handle, you'll need roughly 2 3/4" of shank exposed to mount it in the jig for sharpening.  It's much easier however, if the shank can be removed from the handle to mount in the sharpening jig. 
(A quick change handle can be made easily from a $1.79 Xacto knife handle, by removing the blade, tightening the collet back into the handle and drilling a hole down the center of the collet with a 7/64" bit.)
With this sharpening system you'll get the same angles every time without fail.  All you need to watch for, is that you get the same "length" on your heel angles.

[idahjo]

Thank you, sir!