Thread: Need advice!

Originally Posted by Havachat45

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An even bevel is important, however, it is more important that the bevel be set correctly. When setting a bevel I use slurry on a 1K and the circle method followed by X strokes (diluting the slurry every 5-10 laps) until the edge 'grabs' evenly along its entire length when dragged across a wet thumbnail, using only the weight of the blade.

Then I know that the bevel is set, and I do about 5 very light laps to restore any damage the TNT does to the edge. At this stage you should be able to pop arm hair with no pressure (if you can't - do a few more laps on the 1K until you can)
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cheers i had no idea you could get that sharp with a 1k stone

I'm planning to visit IOM one day (I want to ride the track) so I'll be able to show you how - but you'll be good at it by the time I get there....

Originally Posted by Havachat45

I'm planning to visit IOM one day (I want to ride the track) so I'll be able to show you how - but you'll be good at it by the time I get there....

tack lol you mean the main road

will put some vids up in the finer things in life,as i have had a few people ask about it

Either way works for me - met some guys that had done it a couple of years ago at Phillip Island - most fun they'd had with their clothes on, they reckon

its certainly a eye opener

If you are using the TNT/thumbnail test you are dulling your razor. MY advice is to peruse the classifieds and have a pro do it. There is just too much info to post in a reply.

3 - 8 is a bit of a jump, I've got the same naniwa 1 3 8 setup coming and the advice that I was given was to really do a good job on the 3 before moving to the 8, which sounds logical to me. I will post links to youtube vids that were helpful for me in understanding the sharpness tests

Straight Razor Honing Demonstration Part 1 - YouTube