"EMERY PAPERS" for your gravers (must READ & LEARN) => 8 photos

EMERY PAPERS ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE REPAIRING TOOL.

There is no other tool or method to reclaim the surface of your metal cutting blades.

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 To start the resurfacing process, the first paper will be a 'cleaning' paper. This will remove any deep indentations on the side of the blade.

 This process starts with the basic 'cleaning' paper, which is the #240 grit. This will have a (very rough) coarse texture.

 These numbers being shown here are sequentially smoother as the grit (numbers) get larger. These numbers are the 'beginning and mid-range' of textures.

  No matter the length of the graver, these well-used blades need to be continually repaired. This tutorial essay will be a 'required reading' for you to learn this task.

  I am repairing the RIGHT SIDE of this blade. Please apply AMPLE pressure with the aid of your fingers. The pressure must be administered to the full width of the blade nearest to the working area.

 If the Onglette graver has a pointed area, then the blade must be cleaned directly to that spot.

 For the LEFT SIDE, a similar task of cleaning is required. Don't forget the 'gentle rocking' motion. All areas of the blade should be repaired.

The same technique of cleaning is used now on the #400 grit paper.

 The same technique of  'cleaning' is used on every graver, no matter the shape or length of a blade.

  Here is my inventory of every shape and length of gravers.