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267926 Don Schwartz <dks@t...> 2019‑02‑19 Re: screwdriver tip
On 2019-02-18 4:03 p.m., scott grandstaff wrote:
> Take a closer look. See the "flat" up the front from the tip to the 
> shank?
> That is actually a very shallow arc, or hollow grind.
>   To get it you "rock" the driver and slide it up and down as you 
> grind, until you get to the very tip.
>
>  Whether its fancy work or just rehabbing any old driver, lay in onto 
> your wheel's face and "rock it".
> Work your way to the tip. 

Thanks. That's pretty much what I've been trying to do - with uneven 
results...

Don

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