How to sharpen Sorby Beading Tool

I'm not sure how you are approaching it. On profile tools you generally hone/grind/whatever as appropriate on the top face of the tool and never touch the curved profile itself. This way you get the same profile for the life of the tool. If just the points are dull you may get by with putting a slight down angle on the top surface, but I wouldn't go much beyond a degree or two.

Depending on how much you need to sharpen, a diamond stone or coarser oilstone may be a better choice than 1000 grit. Just remember to take off the flat stuff on top and don't touch the inside of the curve.

Good luck, David

Robert Kl> I've been using a 1000 grit slip stone with poor results. Maybe it's my