OK, so if I am understanding this correctly:
Overhoning
is really uneven or irregular honing. You could even say incorrect honing. Spine is not even due to bad angle on hone.
Questions:
1) Can this be corrected?
2) If I hone correctly, this will never happen to my razor?
Correcting this problem seems unlikely, unless one either grinds down spine to make even, removing potentially a LOT of material, which would change angle of bevel, or building up the low spots, which seems either very advanced or completely undoable (and I'm leaning towards undoable).
Dremel
Some like the Dremel, some don't. It seems to me that doing damage with a Dremel would likely come from one or more of the following:
1) rubbing compound too course
2) buffing wheel rubbing in wrong direction
3) buffing wheel held in one place too long
4) buffing wheel used beyond its useful life
Wrong direction would be similar to shaving WTG, XTG, or ATG, or sanding wood in similar manner in relation to grain. Metal does not have "grain" but may have marks from grinding or honing. Buffing or grinding in same direction seems like that would be wise. Or not? Mirror finish seems like that would be less likely with correct grit compound.
Did I miss other problems? If one were to avoid the above 4 problems (or more, if identified) then one could avoid damage to the razor with a Dremel or other buffing tool?
I mean, even toothpaste is a mild abrasive, and can be used to fix small scratches in some surfaces. Maas, mag wheel polish, and other rubbing compounds can sometimes come in course or fine, very similar to paste for a strop. Use the appropriate grit for the appropriate job. Milder abrasive with more elbow grease is sometimes the better answer.
And, it sounds like, experience is the best teacher.
Am I on the right track?
MarkC