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10-19-2006, 08:59 PM #1Senior Member
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Thankyou
Hi All,
I have been "skyping"with Randy Tuttle and Joe Chandler re getting a good finish on my blades. Thanks gents, your help has been invaluable and much appreciated. I'm now getting much better finishes. I prefer the satin just ground look instead of mirror finish and will be putting up a few soon with custom scales.
Of course I have Bill's CD which is my "go to"reference bible.
You guys are a terrific resource. Now if only I could hone worth a damn I would be sorted.
+++THANKYOU+++
Gary
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10-19-2006, 09:03 PM #2Senior Member
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So, what have you learnt?
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10-19-2006, 09:28 PM #3Knife & Razor Maker
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You're very welcome. I'll be looking forward to receiving your payment.
Last edited by Joe Chandler; 10-19-2006 at 09:44 PM.
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10-19-2006, 10:00 PM #4Senior Member
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Cheque is in the post
Originally Posted by Joe Chandler
You're very welcome. I'll be looking forward to receiving your payment.
Gary
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10-19-2006, 10:21 PM #5Senior Member
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So what did you learn??????
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10-19-2006, 10:49 PM #6Senior Member
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What did I learn ?.
More initial work with 120 grit flap wheels to remove pitting and staining. Then plenty of finger work going up through the grit sizes. Basic and simple but I've got the hang of it now with some good results.
I revisited some blades that still had some staining, now they look freshly ground-ish.
I prefer the ground satin finish instead of the glossy look. Urleebird's blades have a similar finish generally and they look stunning. I'm not up to his standard yet though but getting closer. Well only about 3 lightyears at warp 7 to go.
Gary
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10-20-2006, 12:39 AM #7Senior Member
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Yeah, I've been using satin on my blades much more now. I think I still prefer that high-polish to mirror finish, but satin is definitely very nice. Of course, satin finish takes like a fifth of the time it takes for a good mirror finish; so, that's always helpful
Got any pictures of your satin finish there gary?
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10-20-2006, 01:24 AM #8Senior Member
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hopefully two will be for sale in a few days and I'll post pics. Originally Posted by ToxIk
Yeah, I've been using satin on my blades much more now. I think I still prefer that high-polish to mirror finish, but satin is definitely very nice. Of course, satin finish takes like a fifth of the time it takes for a good mirror finish; so, that's always helpful
Got any pictures of your satin finish there gary?
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10-21-2006, 08:34 AM #9Senior Member
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I really gotta figure out the whole skype thing...course, I dont have anyone to call lol...
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10-21-2006, 11:06 PM #10Hones & Honing
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Gary, it is always enjoyable to talk with you on Skype!
If I have been of any help then we have both benefited.Randolph Tuttle, a SRP Mentor for residents of Minnesota & western Wisconsin
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