On 1/12/13 6:49 PM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote:
>How many resharpenings can you get from a single needle? IMHO, it depends on how aggressively you cut them down, because that's what you're really doing: "cutting" vs "sharpening" - at least with the tools (I have a hole punch style, Wade #1). Admittedly I've chopped off more than I really should and get about 5 cuttings from a single needle before they are too short to be of any use. If I was more delicate, I suppose I could squeeze out a few more. > What's the difference between a Wade No. 1 and a No. 2 cutter? I don't know about the #2 Wade but I will be trying out a scissor style cutter (similar to the Columbia patented cutter) in a few days. It may/may not allow for more control over length as the Wade. The #1 has a guide/feed chute to the cutting blade in which you insert the needle. Subsequently, it establishes a determined minimum length. While helpful in aligning the needle to the blade (for the correct angle of cut), it does obstruct the view. I'm hoping that the scissor style will allow me to see both ends of the needle better, improving my gauge of the amount and length to trim. (I can report on my experience later if folks care to know.) > What's Walt Sommers' eBay seller name? Walt is cyber_tigger Arvin _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
