I don't really know if this question is ok here, or if it belongs in the "Workshop" forum, but here goes...

I make a few razors...

But I'm trying hard to determine which wheel diameter produces a 1/4 hollow, 1/2 hollow etc. In fact those terms don't mean much to me, as a blade that's ground correctly, whether it be wedge or the other end of the spectrum should shave just as well, if honed and stropped properly (only my opinion).

My very first razor was a brand new Red Imp Wedge. It's disappeared over the years and I wish I had it back. I do recall that I enjoyed the solid feeling of the thicker backing to the edge, though.

I've also enjoyed good shaves from razors with full hollow grinds, so again, if its properly sharpened, I'm easy to satisfy. I've been shaving with a straight razor since 1968.

But I would like to know where to start if I set out to produce a particular grind. Currently, my smallest wheel is 5" in diameter. I've been using an 8" wheel on the razors I've made so far with good result. The width of my razors have been 6/8 -7/8, assuming that is an actual measurement of the width and not a 'razor term' with some other proportion.

Can someone point me in the right direction? Wheels for belt grinders aren't cheap, and I'd like to have some idea of the result before I order a smaller one.

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Knipper