Thread: No Longer a Honing Virgin (well maybe)

Well I've been using my razor for about three months and figured it needed a little honing. Couldn't justify spending $80 on a Norton so I picked up 2 waterstones (slip stones 4000 and 8000 grit) from Shopsmith, Inc. for about $25 with shipping. Well let me tell you my sweet peas, it turned out pretty good. Just reset my bevel a little with the 4000 (about 5 strokes) and did about 10 strokes on the 8000 ---- (kind of did a little pyramid action) --- sent it to the chromium oxide strop, stropped it --and it shaved beautifully ---realized what I had been missing. So even a new guy on a budget can get good results. Later gators,



Justin

Originally Posted by jaegerhund

Well I've been using my razor for about three months and figured it needed a little honing. Couldn't justify spending $80 on a Norton so I picked up 2 waterstones (slip stones 4000 and 8000 grit) from Shopsmith, Inc. for about $25 with shipping. Well let me tell you my sweet peas, it turned out pretty good. Just reset my bevel a little with the 4000 (about 5 strokes) and did about 10 strokes on the 8000 ---- (kind of did a little pyramid action) --- sent it to the chromium oxide strop, stropped it --and it shaved beautifully ---realized what I had been missing. So even a new guy on a budget can get good results. Later gators,



Justin

Jaeger-dude:

Well done! While it's easy to go out and spend the money and get the standard tools/toys, it's always refreshing to see someone get the same results without having to 'invest' in equipment! A few dollars wisely spent means that much more to blow on razors!

...after while, crocodile!

-whatever

-Lou

Originally Posted by scarface

Jaeger-dude:

Well done! While it's easy to go out and spend the money and get the standard tools/toys, it's always refreshing to see someone get the same results without having to 'invest' in equipment! A few dollars wisely spent means that much more to blow on razors!

...after while, crocodile!

-whatever

-Lou

Yeah --well I'm about as refreshing as you can get ---I'm one tall glass of water --(or maybe sour milk) -- but thank you -- I also want to thank the SRP, my mother, Shopsmith, and most importantly God for without none of this would be possible .

I am a ham I am.

Justin

Well done jaegerhund, Its allways nice to find cheaper working alternatives
Do you happen to have a link for those stones?

Here you go DKRUS :http://www.w-u.com/wucatresults.htm?snum=26375

Others on this forum have used them also.


Justin

Thanks Justin for the link












David

Originally Posted by jaegerhund

Here you go DKRUS :http://www.w-u.com/wucatresults.htm?snum=26375

Others on this forum have used them also.


Justin

Looks like they aren't offering much of a discount , but no matter, that's a good price. I may pick up a couple!

How fast do these stones cut, Justin? They certainly are a good alternative for the man with a budget. Of course, I know nothing of a budget being independently wealthy

Originally Posted by Kentriv

How fast do these stones cut, Justin? They certainly are a good alternative for the man with a budget. Of course, I know nothing of a budget being independently wealthy

Hey Matt --- I've honed a fair number of knives using Arkansas oil stones --that's all I've used ---and they cut fairly slow ----so compared to that they seem to cut pretty quick. But I think others have mentioned that they are slower cutting than a Norton --but I wouldn't know. My razor wasn't for off so it didn't take much and I might be a able to do a little more but I am cautious with the over-honing bit and all. But it was quick enough for me ---- my pockets aren't complaining .

Plus, even if I have money to spare --- I tend to try to go the harder/sometimes cheaper route to get the most out of/learn more and then move on to the bigger and better --- it never has failed me.

Takes it easy Arizona way,

Justin

Those stones are a nice price, so I enquired about shipping costs to Australia. Here is the reply I received.

"Andrew,
In response to your e-mail to Shopsmith concerning placing an order.
Shipments outside the United States may be subject to custom charges
which is the responsibility of the purchaser. Prices are as follows:
521005 4000 grit water stone $ 6.99 each
521006 8000 girt water stone $10.99 each
If you order one each the shipping charge to Australia is $65.30. If
you order more than one each, the shipping charges will be higher. If
you wish to order, please reply with a complete mailing address and
charge card number with expiration date.
Gail
Customer Service"

A total of $83.28USD which equates to $99.60AUD...Suddenly these stones don't seem so cheap...Considering I can purchase a Norton 4000/8000 combo locally for $115.00AUD shipped.