Smoother Oilstone you could use - 7 photos

 This smoother oilstone is something you can use while "Bright-Cutting" on soft (Silver) or even karat gold metal.

 In the background is the type of lubricant I use on either smoother or the more porous oilstone (brown colour) with equally satisfying results.

  I use this softer oilstone for one purpose and that is to modify the steel blade. This modification allows me to create a thinner blade for Bright-Cutting in my engraving.

 I hold every graver at a prescribed angle of 45degrees, not any higher, or a lower angle.

 I would even refurbish the underneath face of the Flat graver, with this smoother stone texture, I can navigate where the new Face, or surface can be created.

 I first hold my graver in an 'upright position', the purpose is to steady my hand and then I'll lower my hand to the exact 45degree angle.

This is my original (much coarser) "INDIA OILSTONE, FB6" made by 'NORTON".

 The desired cutting angle is at the most common and acceptable 45degrees. This cutting angle is much more accurate in cutting in gold.

ALWAYS LUBRICATE YOUR BLADE WHEN IN USE. Even a slightest heating can reduce the HSS to be less tolerant in the metal cutting.