Hi,
Welcome to the forum. Sharpening is much easier now with Steve Linsay's Sharpening templates. There are more to come.
The sharpening link above engraving tools-paypal accepted shows you how it works.
here is the link to the many growing templates to pick from.
http://www.handengravetools.com/sharpening.htm
Your problem is why the patent parallel point was designed by Steve.
Your problem and the solution is posted here.
http://www.engravingschool.com/priva...oint-Intro.htm
Hope to see some of your work soon..
AirAmp