lift off the flat platform (scrapers etc)

[miles]

When using the platform (forgive me I'm not up to using the product codes etc yet!) in the horizontal position I find it hard not to have the tool dragged up the stone a bit.  This gives me a rather multi faceted look to the grind.  I'm not sure if this is important as I guess it does not impact the cutting edge but it does not look right!

Has anyone come up with a solution to this - I was thinking of a matching, parallel plat, possibly coated with something to make it hyper slippery which could be clamped gentle down on the top surface of the tool.  Thus you would be free to move the tool left and right but it would be unable to ride up the stone...  I certainly don't have the skills to make such a thing so I was wondering if anyone out there has already solved the problem?

Miles

[Jeff Farris]

Miles,

I use the horizontal mount for short bevel angles (55 degrees or greater) and use direct finger pressure downward to keep the tool on the tool rest.  For longer bevels, the vertical mount is a better choice.  The rotation of the stone forces the tool into the tool rest.

[miles]

OK, I'll give that a go, thanks

MIles