Re: Flat Templates
Peter,
The big difference between my two templates and Steve's Knife/Flat template is that mine are designed to make a flat with vertical sides that are 90 degrees to the belly where as Steve's taper from the back tot he belly like a knife graver does.
I personally prefer the 90 degree sides.
On the bright cut graver (45 face 15 heel) the 90 degree corner is easier to control than a wider angle when cutting script, flare cutting, or cutting brightcut groups
On the background graver (55 face 30 heel) that 90 degree allows me to get a nice vertical wall on my leaves and scroll parts and keep the background next to the parts flat. The high heel angle gives a lot of clearance to move around and work in small background areas.
With the taper template you can get a nice long taper on the sides to grind the face to the width you want and keep those 90 degree sides.
Ray
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