Beading Tool

[TurningDog]

How does one sharpen a beading tool? I just got a sorby double ended bead cutter in a mispacked order and have a pretty good idea of how to use it, but am clueless on how to keep it sharp save for I know it goes no where near my grinder.

 

[MichaelMouse]

No instructions with? Sorby always tucks a sheet inside the plastic sleeve, in my experience. http://www.robert-sorby.co.uk/ with woodturning, then bead forming selections doesn't show the precise type you seem to reference, but the norm is to use your stone only on the flat surface, never the bevel, to preserve shape. Pretty much the same as honing carbide router and shaper cutters.

Site says "All tools are supplied with full use and sharpening instructions."

 

[John Abt]

If the package didn't have instructions, you can download them from the company.

http://www.robert-sorby.co.uk/

 

[Sean Troy]

Just use a flat honing tool accross the top of the beading tool. you don't want to change the profile.