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Lindsay Graver Sharpening System

Sharpening Fixture without stones $89 add_to_cart.gifview_cart.gif
(Fixture comes supplied with the Universal (116 degree) template)

Sharpening Fixture alone without templates (the metal portion that holds the templates) $66  add_to_cart.gifview_cart.gif

Bench stone 260 diamond grit (6" x 2" x 1/2") $39 add_to_cart.gif
Bench stone 600 diamond grit (6" x 2" x 1/2") $39
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Bench stone 1200 diamond grit (6" x 2" x 1/2") $39
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Bench stone 2000 diamond grit (6" x 2" x 1/2") $39
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Sharpening System with fixture, Universal template and the four above listed grit diamond bench stones $225 add_to_cart.gifview_cart.gif

The sharpening fixture is supplied with one set of templates to make a Universal graver point similar to the pre-sharpened graver supplied with each sale of an AirGraver handpiece.  Additional  templates are listed  below.

Click Here for INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE SHARPENER
 


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Templates for Uniform-Parallel Point
will provide a point with a nominal: 45 degree face, 16.5 degree high heel.  The face and heel can be changed in the fixture by simply reducing the graver length protruding from the fixture.  With all the templates grind more on the points taper facets to make a smaller faced point as desired.


Templates: Left to Right. lick photo to enlarge
Top row: Universal, Roland Baptist gold inlay, Dario Cortini bulino, and Caligraphy. 
Bottom row: Round point, 70 degree bulino, Phil Coggan Bulino, Detailing, and Flat/knife.            

 

"Calligraphy"
123 V

Uniform-Parallel Point $23
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Uniform-Parallel Point information

"Universal"
116 V

Uniform-Parallel Point (this template is the one that is included with the sharpening fixture) $23
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Uniform-Parallel Point information

"Detailing"
96 V

Uniform-Parallel Point $23
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Uniform-Parallel Point information

105V
110V
120V

105 $23add_to_cart.gifview_cart.gif
110
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120
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Each in the Uniform-Parallel Point configuration.

Phil Coggan Bulino

Bulino point. Similar to Dario Cortini bulino with shallower facets.
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Information about this point on the engraving forum.

Dario Cortini Bulino

Bulino Point.  Similar to Phil Coggan's Bulino with steeper facets
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Information about this point on the engraving forum.

70 V Bulino

Uniform-Parallel Point $27 add_to_cart.gifview_cart.gif
(Used with a heel for lines or without a heel for bulino dots)   Face angle is 55 degrees for a stronger tip.
Uniform-Parallel Point information

Flat & Knife Combo

For making flats or a small undercut gold inlay graver (used in the method of undercutting by removing metal)
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Round Point

 For making a round bottom graver.
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 Information about this and other points on the engraving forum.

Roland Baptiste gold inlay point

For making an undercut chisel. This is used in the method of undercutting by displacing metal rather than the method of removing metal.
$27
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Information about Roland's point on the engraving forum.
Thread 1
Thread 2
Thread 3 with video   


1/16" thick 6" Diameter Diamond Sharpening Laps
 

Will replace laps on power hones originally  supplied with 5" diameter laps.

1200 grit diamond lap $44add_to_cart.gifview_cart.gif
600 grit diamond lap
$56
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260 grit diamond  lap
$65
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100 grit diamond  lap
$88
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New    Dual Grit Diamond Lap
Touch-up Graver diamond lap
1/16" thick 6" diameter lap with
600 mesh and 1200 combined on one disc

  This lap combines two meshes: 1200 on the outer area and 600 on the inner.  No need to change laps.1200-600 grit diamond lap
Note: With the template sharpener it isn't possible to reach to the inside grit on this lap.  Therefore if using the Lindsay template sharpener with a power hone only use the single grit laps above.
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Templates for Master Engraver Carl Bleile's Graver Points


Tool point descriptions as pictured left to right. 
(1) banknote engraving for darker lines (red templates),

(2) scraping tool for removing tool marks, final contouring, also removes excess gold and shapes raised inlays after inlaying (green template)
(3) background removal tool with special side grinds to get around main area without nicking (blue template).
(4) medium to deep outline, removing background in tight areas, preparing for background removal and gold inlay (red templates).
More information and discussion about Carl Bleile's points and templates on www.EngravingForum.com  Thread 1,   Thread 2,   Thread 3 Thread 4 Thread 5Thread 6 Thread 7, Thread 8, Thread 9  Thread 10

Carl Bleile Template set $68
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Sold separately

Deep Line & BankNote (red templates)
$32
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Scraper (green template)
$15
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Sculpturing & Relief (blue template)
$24
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Uniform-Parallel Point
This is the type of point some of the V templates for the Lindsay Sharpener make. 
Click here for more information about this point


 

  • High torque variable speed motor

  • 2900 max RPM

  • Plenty of power for quick grinding

  • Dual sided 6" diamond disk 180 roughing and 2200 polishing allows a point to be ground and polished quickly.

  • Disk is placed to the back and offset allowing more work table in front for the templates or fixtures

  • Fused input

  • Heavy gauge steel construction

Available through the T.W. Designs website
Click Here to go to T. W Designs website

T-W Designs - Diamond Power Hone
Review by Steve Lindsay
I have been using this T-W Diamond Power Hone for some time. The speed in which I can rough and finish a carbalt blank is under two minutes with the machine.  I use the machine to rough grind using the Lindsay template fixture.  Once roughed I then rub the graver face on a Lindsay 2000 diamond bench diamond stone with 10 to 15 strokes and then place on the heels with 3 to 7 strokes per side depending on heel size needed.  I use the machine at maximum speed for this roughing.  The motor has good torque and I can lean on the graver somewhat that also helps.  If grinding a High Speed Steel graver I take it more easy and I don't lean on it as much so that the graver does not get hot and lose its temper.  Be careful with HSS graver and don't get them so hot that they turn colors.  I monitor the heat of HSS gravers with my fingers while grinding for this reason.

T. W. Designs
Diamond Power Hone
Variable Speed Graver and Tool Sharpener
 

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