Hi Tom,
I've used the fingers of my left hand as a firm steady just behind the
tip, pressing toward the spur center, while cutting with my right hand
at modest speed. Insulate uncallused fingers with paper etc. It worked
for me, but as always: "Gentlemen, start your criticisms".
Turn to Safety, Arch
Fortiter
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