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James, I assume you hold the finger vertically and spin the guitar like a basketball? A la Harlem globe trotters?
Makes sense to me.

I somewhat agree, and use a similar technique, but I feel the one I use works better, and is more like this one:

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Another excellent method, Don! There are always so many clever ways to do things.

Finally got to try this on a bridge I made last weekend. The results were pretty good and the cut was smooth. Thanks for the recommendation!




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We use the Stewart MacDonald tool on new construction or replacement bridges where the chamfer is square to the pin hole, and the zero-flute style by Weldon or M. A. Ford where it is not, or the ability to guide on the lead is gone. The zero-flutes must be sharpened frequently with round slip stones...usually when they start to have trouble with producing a concentric chamfer.

The boss is fond of posting pithy aphorisms near the appropriate spots in the shop to which they apply, and the one over the sharpening bench covered even Mr. Orr's 'hand tool' approach:

"Tooth, claw, tongue, or blade - best wicked sharp for use."

I have no idea on the source, but it makes me think about the edge on my tools every time I pass the bench.

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