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It seems that there are a few different methods of levers. The stick something in the end of the blade and try not to have any distortion. The lever arm pivoting near the blade's tip with the pressure plate/roller/vee block at the blade's top. The lever arm pivoting close to the center of the form's radius with a roller that contacts the blade close to the form.
Any thoughts/comments/experience? Andy.