Introduction...........................................................................................

| 3

Overview of dry and wet sharpening machines......................................| 4

Sharpening machines for dry grinding.................................................| 5

Sharpening machines for wet grinding................................................| 6

Sharpening recipes depending on sharpening stone diameters................| 7

Table of angles...............................................................................| 8

Roughing-out gouges.......................................................................| 9
• Straight grind..........................................................................| 9
• Special grind (wings swept back)..............................................| 10

Spindle gouges...............................................................................| 11
• Factory grind...........................................................................| 12
• Traditional grind......................................................................| 13
• Fingernail grind.......................................................................| 14
• Detail gouges, cross-sections....................................................| 15
• Detail gouges, fingernail grind, secondary bevel..........................| 16

Bowl gouges..................................................................................| 17
• Factory grind...........................................................................| 18
• Traditional grind......................................................................| 19
• Fingernail grind.......................................................................| 20
• Ellsworth special grind.............................................................| 21
• Additional tips on bowl gouges..................................................| 22

Hollowing gouges...........................................................................| 23
• Stuart Mortimer gouges, multi-bevel grind.................................| 23

Chisels..........................................................................................| 24

Scrapers.......................................................................................| 25

General sharpening service...............................................................| 27

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Introduction
Normally, woodturning tools
are made of very hard, wear-
resistant HSS or PM steels
that can be worked on water-
stones only with enormous
effort. We recommend using
DICTUM DS 150 L or Creusen
7500 TS, Tormek, ProEdge,
grinding machine. Their
special grinding jigs enable a
fast and consistent sharpen-
ing, even with complicated
cutting edge geometries. After
sharpening the outer bevel,
polish the inner burr by hand
with a multiform stone or a
profiled leather honing wheel,
similar to the process used for
gouges.
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During the course, you will learn how to
sharpen tools by hand and using sharpening
machines like the Tormek, the Sorby ProEdge or
the circular saw grinding machine with precision and
in a way that protects the tool. This includes learning
how to create a reproducible polished section and a traditional
or fingernail grind. Special grinds such as the Ellsworth special grind
will also be covered. Participants will be shown how to sharpen gouges,
chisels, parting tools, scrapers, ring tools and hook tools. The course is
designed for both novices and experienced wood turners wishing to expand
their skills.

We recommend participating in one of our

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Overview of dry and wet sharpening machines

Overview of Roughing- Spindle Bowl Scrapers,

sharpening machines out gouges gouges gouges chisels

Free- Free- Free-

handed handed handed
or with or with or with Free-
DICTUM® Low- Wolverine Wolverine Wolverine handed
speed Grinder sharpening sharpening sharpening with
DS 150 L system system system support
Dry-Grinding Machines

Free- Free- Free-

handed handed handed
or with or with or with Free-
Creusen Double- Wolverine Wolverine Wolverine handed
wheeled Grinder sharpening sharpening sharpening with
7500 TS system system system support

Free- Free-
handed handed
Free- with with Free-
Sorby™ ProEdge handed support support handed
Grinding Machine or with jig or jig or jig or with jig
Wet-Sharpening Machines

Tormek® with with with with

Sharpening-System jig jig jig jig
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Sharpening machines for dry grinding
The main argument in favour of dry grinding is the rapid material abrasion,
which is as good as impossible when using a wet sharpening machine with
certain types of steel. This reduces the grinding time.

DICTUM® Low-speed Grinder DS 150 L

(No. 720782)

Low-speed Grinder with Sharpen-

ing Set for Woodturning Tools
(No. 711242)

Low-speed Grinder with

Low-speed Grinder with Sharpening Set for Woodturning
CBN Grinding Wheel Tools and CBN Grinding Wheel
(No. 711241) (No. 711243)

Creusen 7500 TS Double-wheeled Grinder

(No. 716025) with CBN Grinding Wheel
(No. 716028)
Double-wheeled Grinder with
Sharpening Set for Turning Tools
(No. 711113)
Double-wheeled Grinder with
Sharpening Set for Turning Tools
with CBN Grinding Wheel
(No. 711116)

Sorby™ ProEdge

Basic (No. 720383) Deluxe (No. 720384)

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Sharpening machines for wet grinding

The main argument in favour of wet grinding is the

low heat generation. This prevents any potential loss of
hardness. The wet abrasive action also significantly
reduces dust exposure. No risk of overheating

Tormek® T-8 for

Tormek® T-4/T-8 Woodturners
(No. 705195/ with Blackstone
716034) (No. 716056)

Tormek® T-8 for

Woodturners
with DC-250
Tormek® T-8 for Diamond
Woodturners Grinding Wheel,
with Blackstone K 360 and
and Wood- Woodturner‘s
turner’s Kit Kit
(No. 716057) (No. 716054)

Possible complementary products for dry and wet grinding

OptiGrind CBN DICTUM Tormek Mounting Set Tormek Converter

Grinding Wheel Sharpening Gauge BGM-100 OWC-1

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Sharpening tips depending on sharpening stone diameters

The settings on the honing guides of sharpening machines, DICTUM DS

150 L, Creusen 7500 TS and Tormek, depend on the wheel diameter of the
sharpening stones. However, the stone diameters of grinding wheels (except
CBN and diamond grinding wheels) decrease under the abrasive action of
sharpening and dressing.

Tormek:
The reduction in the diameter of grinding wheels, which gradually abrade,
can be compensated for to a certain extent by using the Turning Tool Setter
TTS-100. We therefore recommend using the TTS-100 with the Tormek
sharpening instructions when possible. However, if the used stone is already
heavily worn, there may also be slight changes in angle and geometry, even
when using the TTS-100. This can also occur when combining both sharpen-
ing systems (pre-grind with the Double-wheeled Grinder/regrind with the
Tormek). In order to obtain uniform results with this machine during each
sharpening process, we recommend using CBN or diamond grinding wheels.

DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS:

If the small wheel diameter (150 mm) of this machine is reduced by addition-
al 10 mm, there is a risk of hollow-grinding and thus a weakening of the
bevel. Furthermore, the geometries of the grind will change. In order to
obtain uniform results with this machine during each sharpening process,
we recommend using CBN or diamond grinding wheels.

CBN and Diamond grinding discs problem solver:

The use of CBN and diamond grinding wheels prevents stone diameter reduc-
tion, thus avoiding cutting edge geometries from being changed. Furthermore,
these wheels save time (no trueing is necessary) and do not generate too
much heat (reduced risk of overheating) under high speeds (double-wheeled
grinder). In addition, CBN offers a very good price-performance ratio, as the
slightly higher acquisition costs are compensated for by the more robust and
aggressive crystal structure.

Fingernail grind ground on wheel diameter 250 mm.

Fingernail grind ground on wheel diameter 140 mm

- bevel tends to become hollow. The changes in
geometry are only marginally visible, but they are
sufficient to influence the intended use of gouges
of crack-prone steels (PRO-PM) and with sharp
bevel angles.

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Table of angles
The angles given in the following table can be used as a guideline. In special
cases, the cutting angles may be different from the specified values.

Scraper to 75°

Bowl gouge 45°-65°

Chisel 45°

Roughing-out gouge 35°-40°

Spindle gouge 35°

Quick-check angle table

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Roughing-out gouges

Straight upper edge

90° offsets precisely shapeable

Rounded upper edge

comfortable hand position
yet free guidance

Geometries/grinding configurations Grind 35°-40° bevel angle

STRAIGHT GRIND
Standard grind.

DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS Straight grind

• Adjust the distance of the Wolverine
V-arm to the bevel angle

Tormek
• Place bracket horizontally
• TTS-100, hole distance B (both wheels touch
the grinding wheel), SVS-50, protrusion 53 mm
• Turn until the upper edges are vertical
(see picture)

ProEdge
• Insert in V-block, adjust the angle plate to the bevel angle
• Turn the tool in the V-block until the outer edges are vertical

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Roughing-out gouges
Geometries/grinding configurations Grind 35°-40° bevel angle

SPECIAL GRIND
(WINGS SWEPT BACK)
Enables rough pull cuts - similar
to a spindle gouge.
Special grind
DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS
• Free-hand grinding with support while
moving the axis of the turning tool about 20°
20° and turning the tool at the same time
• Pay attention to symmetry
90°

Tormek
• Similar configurations as for a straight grind,
but the upper edges are turned beyond the vertical position
• Pay attention to symmetry

ProEdge
• Free-hand grinding with support while moving the axis
of the turning tool about 20° and turning the tool at the same time

Vide


on sharpening
roughing-out gouges
available online.
www.dictum.com
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Spindle gouges

English-style
Flute
Not milled over
the entire length.

+ Stable, especially if there

are vibrations or if the gouge
protrudes beyond the tool rest

Flute runs 3/4 of the length.

European-/continental-style
+ Forged - therefore stable structure
+ Rounded upper edge enables a
comfortable hand position

Flute
Milled over the entire length.
+ Gouges can be sharpened
with a guide over
the entire lifetime

Flute runs the entire length.

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Spindle gouges
Geometries/grinding configurations Grind 35° bevel angle

FACTORY GRIND
You can work with
this but it is not ideal.

Factory grind
DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS
• Free-hand grinding with support while moving the axis
of the turning tool about 20° and turning the tool at the same time
• Pay attention to symmetry

Tormek
• Place bracket horizontally
• TTS-100, hole distance A (both wheels touch the grinding wheel),
SVS-50, protrusion 53 mm

ProEdge
English-style
• Insert in V-block, adjust the angle plate to the bevel angle

European-style
• Smaller widths: Insert in V-block,
adjust the angle plate to the bevel angle
• Lager widths: Rolling movement in the V-block is hindered

Vide


on sharpening
spindel gouges
available online.
www.dictum.com
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Spindle gouges
Geometries/grinding configurations Grind 35° bevel angle

TRADITIONAL GRIND
Good access to edges, good guidance
thanks to the swept back wings.
For transitions and V-shaped notches.
Traditional grind

DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS

• Vari Grind, protrusion 65 mm, position 2
(second notch from the front)
• Push back the arm until you reach the bevel angle

Or for further working on the Tormek

• OWC-1 with Tormek Converter, TTS-100,
hole distance A (both wheels touch the grinding wheel),
SVD-186, position 2, 65 mm protrusion

Tormek
• Place bracket horizontally
• TTS-100, hole distance A (both wheels
touch the grinding wheel), SVD-186,
position 2, 65 mm protrusion

Polishing with a leather honing wheel

• Place bracket horizontally
• TTS-100, hole distance A
(both wheels touch the leather honing
wheel), gouge stays clamped in
the SVD-186, use polishing paste

ProEdge
• Fingernail grinding jig
• First hole of the boss (without extender), position 2,
protrusion 55 mm, adjust the angle to the gouge

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Spindle gouges
Geometries/grinding configurations Grind 35° bevel angle

FINGERNAIL GRIND
Narrower V-shaped notches
and transitions possible.

Fingernail grind
DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS
• Vari Grind, protrusion 65 mm,
position 2 (second notch from the front)
• Push back the arm until you reach the bevel angle
• Start at the side with little pressure in the centre of the tool

Or for further working on the Tormek

• OWC-1 with Tormek Converter, TTS-100,
hole distance B (both wheels touch the grinding wheel),
SVD-186, position 3, 55 mm protrusion

Tormek
• Place bracket horizontally
• TTS-100, hole distance B
(both wheels touch the grinding wheel),
SVD-186, position 3, 55 mm protrusion

Polishing with a leather honing wheel

• Place bracket horizontally
• TTS-100, hole distance B
(both wheels touch the leather honing
wheel), gouge stays clamped in
the SVD-186, use polishing paste

ProEdge
• 35° is not possible; the minimum angle that can be sharpened
in the third hole of the fingernail grinding jig extender is 48°
• Free-handed with support

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Spindle gouges (Detail gouges)

Round cross-section
Flute
Not milled over
the entire length.

• The shallow flute

allows excellent stability,
even in work where the gouge
protrudes well above
the end stop
• Fingernail grind
with secondary bevel round cross-section

Rectangular cross-section
Flute
Not milled over
the entire length.

• The shallow flute and

the rectangular cross-section
(that keep vibration to a minimum),
allow the best possible access
to narrowest recesses
• Fingernail grind
with secondary bevel
rectangular cross-section

Vide


on sharpening
detail gouges
available online.
www.dictum.com
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Spindle gouges (Detail gouges)
Geometries/grinding configurations Grind 35°/25° bevel angle

FINGERNAIL GRIND
WITH SECONDARY BEVEL

Fingernail grind
with secondary bevel
DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS
Main bevel 35° bevel angle:
• Vari Grind, protrusion 65 mm,
position 3 (third notch from the front)
• Push back the arm until you reach
the bevel angle (possible readjustment
of the Vari Grind position required)

Secondary bevel 25° bevel angle:

• Vari Grind, protrusion 65 mm,
position 3 (third notch from the front)
• Push back the arm until
you reach the bevel angle

Tormek
Main bevel 35° bevel angle:
• Place bracket horizontally
• Caution: You cannot use
the TTS-100 for this grind!
SVD-186, position 2,
protrusion 65 mm, wooden distance
block of 4 cm between bracket
and stone

Secondary bevel 25° bevel angle:

• Place bracket horizontally
• Same adjustment as on main bevel,
you just loosen the screw at the end of
the SVD-186 and push it to the very back;
the bevel angle results automatically

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Bowl gouges
U-shape gouge
U-shaped flute
Mainly for working
on the outside
of bowls. Traditional grind
not suitable for fingernail grind

Superflute gouge
Parabolic flute
Universal application
of the gouge.
Factory grind

Traditional grind

Fingernail grind

Ellsworth gouge
Deep, parabolic flute
For inside and outside,
rough and fine work.
Ellsworth special grind
wings swept far back

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Bowl gouges
Geometries/grinding configurations Grind 50°-65° bevel angle

FACTORY GRIND
You can work with this
but it is not ideal.

+ Simple, safe cut for Factory grind

the outside of bowls
• Bevel rubbing pull cut
• Facing off cut across the grain
• Hollowing cut

DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS

• Free-hand grinding with support while moving the axis of
the turning tool about 20° and turning the tool at the same time
• Pay attention to symmetry

Tormek
• Place bracket horizontally
• TTS-100, hole distance A
(both wheels touch the grinding wheel)
• SVS-50, adjust distance according to the bevel angle (50°-65°)

ProEdge
• With V-block, adjust support
according to the bevel angle

Vide


on sharpening
bowl gouges
available online.
www.dictum.com
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Bowl gouges
Geometries/grinding configurations
Grind 50° (50°-65° possible) bevel angle
TRADITIONAL GRIND
• Bevel rubbing pull cut
• Facing off cuts
across the grain Traditional grind
• Hollowing cut

DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS

• Free-hand grind: start on the outside,
pay attention to symmetrical wings

Tormek
• TTS-100, hole distance A (both wheels touch the grinding wheel),
SVD-186, position 2, 65 mm protrusion, adapt according to
the bevel angle

ProEdge
• With fingernail grinding jig, hole 1, e.g. with position 2,
protrusion 58 mm, 50° bevel angle, adjust the height of
the grinding arm according to the angle
• Free-handed with support

TRADITIONAL GRIND WITH U-SHAPE

• Bevel rubbing pull cut

(for the outside of bowls)
• Lightly grind the back Traditional grind
to prevent the edges
from damaging the surface
of the wood (see picture)
• Caution: if you remove too much
material from the back of the turning
gouge there is a danger of hooking
while turning

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Bowl gouges
Geometries/grinding configurations
Grind 45° bevel angle
FINGERNAIL GRIND
+ Highest versatility
• Trueing up cut
along the grain Fingernail grind
• Pull cut
• Bevel rubbing pull cut
• Angels hair cut (very good surface)
• Facing off cut across the grain
• Hollowing cut

DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS

• Vari Grind, protrusion 53 mm, position 2
• Reworking: the centre of the initial bevel touches
the grinding wheel, remove material only on the sides

Or for further working on the Tormek

• OWC-1 converter, TTS-100, hole distance A (both wheels touch
the grinding wheel), SVD-186, position 2, protrusion 65 mm

Tormek
• Place bracket horizontally
• TTS-100, hole distance A (both wheels touch the grinding wheel),
SVD-186, position 2, protrusion 65 mm

ProEdge
• 45° is not possible; the minimum grinding angle with
fingernail grind on the ProEdge is 48°
• Use the third hole of the fingernail grinding jig extender;
precise indications on protrusion or position cannot be given,
because they depend on the length of the gouge worked on

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Ellsworth special grind
Geometries/grinding configurations Grind 60° bevel angle

ELLSWORTH SPECIAL GRIND

+ Highest versatility
• Trueing up cut along the grain
• Pull cut Ellsworth special grind
• Bevel rubbing pull cut
• Angels hair cut (very good surface)
• Facing off cut across the grain
• Hollowing cut

DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS

• Vari Grind, protrusion 55 mm, position 2
• Start on the outsides

Or for further working on the Tormek

• OWC-1 converter, TTS-100, hole distance A (both wheels touch
the grinding wheel), SVD-186, position 6, protrusion 75 mm

Tormek
• TTS-100, hole distance A (both wheels touch the grinding wheel),
SVD-186, position 6, protrusion 75 mm
• Grind to the centre, then the other side

ProEdge
• Due to the limited turning radius,
the ProEdge quickly reaches its
limits; the length of smaller
gouges often is not enough
• Fingernail grind with wings
swept far back possible
with the fingernail grinding jig
extender on position 3
• Precise indications on
protrusion cannot be given,
because they depend on the
length of the gouge worked on
Vide


on sharpening
Ellsworth gouges
• Otherwise free-handed available online.
with support www.dictum.com
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Bowl gouges
Additional tips on bowl gouges
Rounding off the edges by hand
To remove the sharp edge on the end of the bevel we recommend the HonStar
with CBN coating (No. 704849). The result: Better working in curves without
canting in the workpiece.

Secondary bevel on the DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS

To determine the main bevel, adjust the Vari Grind on a protrusion of 75 mm
on position 5 (fifth notch from the front) and slide the arm until the existing
bevel is reached. For grinding the secondary bevel loosen the Vari Grind
locking screw and adjust the angle on position 7 (last notch). Now grind the
bevel until the secondary bevel is approximately half that of the first bevel.

Secondary bevel on the Tormek

To determine the main bevel, adjust the bracket with the TTS-100, hole
distance A on the wheel diameter. Take the SVD-186, protrusion 65 mm,
back end stop fully retracted. For grinding the secondary bevel loosen the rear
screw of the SVD-186 and slide the guidance to the end stop. Now grind the
bevel until the secondary bevel is approximately half that of the first bevel.

Grinding the micro bevel

DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS

Adjust the Vari Grind to your standard grind on your machine, slide the arm
to the front until a space of approx. 1 mm is between the cutting edge and
the stone. Now sharpen until you get the desired micro bevel.

Tormek
Adjust the SVD-186 to your
standard grind on your machine,
now turn the fine tuning on
the universal support two full turns
to the front, slide the universal
support to the end stop and
tighten it. Now sharpen until you
get the desired micro bevel.

Vide on additional tips
on bowl gouges
available online.
www.dictum.com
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Hollowing gouges
Stuart Mortimer gouges (No. 702032 and 702009)
Geometries/grinding configurations Multi-bevel grind

MULTI-BEVEL GRIND
• With special grind especially suited
for hollowing out deep objects
• Its short flute leaves more strength Multi-bevel grind
in the shaft for increased rigidity, which
allows the tool to absorb vibrations
• Ideal for hard wood

DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS

First bevel
Vari Grind, protrusion 75 mm,
lateral angle setting device to
the very front, arm 17.5 cm back
from the front edge of the end stop

Second bevel
Adjust Vari Grind on position 2
(second notch from the front)

Third bevel
Adjust Vari Grind on position 3
(third notch from the front)

Fourth bevel
Adjust Vari Grind on position 4
(fourth notch from the front),
then take it out and round off
the edge free-handed to a clean
transition; you can then file the edge
with a diamond file (No. 705374)

Vide


on sharpening Stuart
Mortimer gouges
available online.
www.dictum.com
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Chisels
Geometries/grinding configurations Grind 45° bevel angle
DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS
• Grind free-handed with support

Or for further working on the Tormek

• Tormek Mounting Set BGM-100,
TTS-100, hole distance B
(both wheels touch the grinding wheel),
adjust SVS-50 on 20° inclination,
protrusion 55 mm
• Grind until the bevels are
the same size; if necessary,
grind the first side again

Tormek
• Place bracket horizontally
• TTS-100, hole distance B
(both wheels touch the grinding wheel),
adjust SVS-50 on 20° inclination,
protrusion 55 mm
• Grind until the bevels are
the same size; if necessary,
grind the first side again

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Scrapers
Geometries/grinding configurations Grind 75° bevel angle
DICTUM DS 150 L, Creusen 7500 TS
• Grind free-handed with support

Tormek
• Place bracket horizontally
• Adjust SVD-110 to the desired
bevel angle

Normally,
scrapers cut
via a burr on
the cutting
edge. This Cross-section scraper
burr can be with grounded burr
created in a
similar way to the burr on a scraper
blade, but it usually forms naturally
during sharpening. Therefore, wet
grinding is not recommended for
scrapers, because the created burr
is not »strong« enough. You also
should not polish the cutting edge
after sharpening to remove the burr.

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Our perfectly trained sharpening team is happy to sharpen your blades.
Knives €7.00 
Axes, woodturning tools,
carving and sculpting tools, scissors €9.00
Chisels (only bevel and honing the back) €6.00
Chisels (bevel and back) €13.00
Inclusive additional trueing and polishing of the back
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Plane blades (bevel and back) €13.00
Inclusive additional trueing and polishing of the back
Garden and hedge shears €12.00
Hair cutting scissors and razors €19.00

For extremely time-consuming sharpening operations that require an

increased effort in the process, we reserve the right to charge additional
€7.00. In this case, our sharpening expert will get in touch with you before
starting the work.
*»Ruler trick« - The Lie-Nielsen Method
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