Learn about the correct way to store and use dressing sticks, how to get the perfect concentration of grinding coolant every time, the dangers of not projecting your knives out enough on your blocks, the importance of understanding tool cleaner pH levels, all about minimum clamping length (and why it matters), why a setting stand ensures an even cut load, how to do a health check on your grinder, what RPM is best for CBN/Diamond wheels and what is best for aluminum oxide, and how to get the correct cutting angle on a tool and cutter grinder!
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