Tungsten Carbide Tools
Tungsten carbide is one of the hardest materials on Earth. It is recommended that you be careful when using it because it is fragile. As long as you don't break your tool, you can use it for years without sharpening.
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Do not leave your tool in places where it is likely to fall to the ground.
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For personal use. Do not allow other people use your tool. Passing the tool from hand to hand increases the chance of its being dropped
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Do not hit the tungsten carbide part of your tool against hard surfaces.
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Try not to bump your tools into other tools
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Since it is hard material, it does not stretch, do not try to bend it.
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During trimming, when you put down your tool temporaryly, put it in a box with high sides and a soft floor such as a sponge or fabric.
Tips For Use
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If you've never done trimming with sharp tools before, turn your wheel slowly until you get used to it.
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To use the tools efficiently, expect the pot to be harder than the consistency you always trim. With a consistency between leather hard and bone dry, the tools make a more precise cut. As the clay softens, the probability of the knife bouncing and chattering increases. Do not use in wet clay. Although the knives will also be able to cut through completely dried products, inhaling clay dust is harmful to your health, we do not recommend it.
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In order for the tools to work properly, the sharpening angles must be held at the right angle to the surface to be cut. Considering the wheel head like a compass, keeping the tool at a point between the east-southeast (for right-handers) directions ensures the smoothest cut. If the sharp surface of the blades is held in the east or west direction, the tool will not be able to cut properly.
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Switching from blunt tools to sharp tools can sometimes take time. Give yourself and the tool time to get used to it.
Cleaning Tips
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When you're done, wipe gently with a damp cloth. Although the wooden handles are polished, do not leave them wet.