Overlap of sharpening skills and concerns.............

Some may see someone they know here without having to look in the mirror..............

How to sharpen pencils - YouTube

"The ring of safety"....now this was funny!:rofl2:

But what is the proper bevel angle for the graphite point??? :shrug:

that was priceless

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Originally Posted by criswilson10

But what is the proper bevel angle for the graphite point??? :shrug:

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Well that depends really on whatuth the pencil is usedeth for. If said pencil is going to be used for fine lines and intricate work then a shaloweth angle is best however it must be noted that a shallow sharpened angle requires more maintenance and is prowen to chipeths.

If the pencil however is going to be usedeth for less delicate or intricate work a steeper angle is recomendedeth to provide longevity to the pointeth and requires less maintance :D

I liked when he pointed out that you can sharpen a pencil with out a pencil sharpener, but you can't sharpen one without a pencil. Profound stuff that.

You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead.

BTW, wasn't that a Lipshaw he stropped with ? Like one of these ?

http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...s-delight.html

I can't believe he doesn't tape his pencils...

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Dang! I have been doing it all wrong! :roflmao

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Yes, that IS a Lipshaw strop he used to sharpen his knife! :D