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How to Sharpen Groove Cutter Blades

Jesse S Halverson
Sharpening a groover cutter isn't so bad, it's just like sharpening a chisel.
How to Sharpen Groove Cutter Blades

Sharpening a groover cutter blade isn't so bad. It's just like sharpening a chisel. Except there are four blades. And they all need to be aligned.

Jesse Halverson has apprenticed with Dale Brotherton at Takumi Company for 4 years. He has a B.A. in Architecture from Kennesaw State University

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When do you need to sharpen groover blades? Almost never. But sometimes.