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  1. 05-05-2006, 05:39 AM #1
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    Sometimes that works but not always. Next is the backhoning and/or you can use balsa wood or a wooden matchstick.


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    or you can use balsa wood or a wooden matchstick.
    How is that done exactly?

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  3. 05-09-2006, 06:40 PM #3
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    Randy just curious if you backhone then do 5 regular strokes on a hone arent you back where you started?
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