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Helpful Low-cost Turning Accessories

new (item 52632; $19.99) from solves the problem of how to resharpen those carbide inserts on Rockler’s line of turning tools to a keen, crisp edge when they dull. The un-beveled back face of eight different inserts — D1, R1, S1, Sr1, D2, R2, S2 and Sr2 — can simply be honed against the 6"-long, 1,200-grit diamond plate that comes with this kit. It has a non-slip backing to prevent

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