Cased Instruments, Continued
Dividers
To sharpen divider points, follow this table:
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Step
Action
1
Hold dividers vertically, legs together.
2
Grind lightly back and forth against an oilstone until even in
length.
3
Hold the dividers horizontally.
4
Whet the outside back and forth while rolling it side to side
between fingers.
5
Inside leg should remain flat and not be ground.
6
Remove all burrs and polish with a leather cloth.
Figure 2-22 illustrates the sharpening of divider points,
Figure 2-22. —A. Evening legs of
dividers. B. Sharpening divider points.
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