122
Open the clamp to the thick-
ness of the tool and approxi-
mately parallel to the base.
Mount the tool protruding (P)
approx. 50–75 mm (2–3").
Lock the tool by tightening
the knob nearest to the
tool only.
SE-76: Mounting the tool
Flatten and hone the back of the tools
To achieve a really sharp and durable edge, both of the two converging surfaces must be
smooth. If we sharpen and hone the bevel to perfection but the back is not equally flat and
smooth, you will never achieve a satisfactory result. On most new tools, the back has visible
grooves from the manufacturing process. These should be removed and the surface honed
and polished. This work only needs to be done once, when you start using the tool. It is a
good investment in your quality tool and will last its lifetime.
Carefully position the tool against the wheel. The edge must
not touch the wheel before the heel! Flatten the back of the tool
by holding it flat to the grinding wheel while moving it slightly.
Otherwise the tip can cut into the wheel and be rounded off.
Let the side of the tool rest on the Universal Support, which
should be placed close to the wheel as shown. You do not need
to smooth the tool more than 25–30 mm (1–1¼") from the edge.
Working freehand, hone and polish the surface on the leather
honing wheel. Hold the tool so it is a tangent to the wheel.
Mount the tool protruding (P) approx. 50–75 mm or 2–3".
Lock the tool by tightening the movable knob about 5 mm
from the tool.
Tools with parallel sides
must rest on the shoulder.
For mounting tools without
parallel sides, see page 124.
SE-77: Mounting the tool
SE-77 and SE-76