Thread: In need of information on lapping and honing for a first timer

thank you for the tips I measured the Norton 4k/8k I have lapped it nearly a 16th of an inch so far, still has a little uneven graininess so I will continue to lap that again. Oh and the Norton was made in Mexico if that's significant.

the advice about my Chosera is a relief :-)

I'm a very scientific individual and am curious if types of water used plays a role in honing as well as temperature. I live in a home with hard water. Would soft water make a difference also how about distilled?

I like Lynn's videos but was unaware of Gssixgun thank you for the new resource eddy.

My digital camera doesn't have great resolution to show the chip on the hart but here are the photos.
The chip or indentation occurred at the razors toe. I have not attempted a repair on the hart and probably wont for sometime until I feel I'm ready and confident.

the fine established bevel is non existent on my cheap half hollow Damascus razor. Will the bevel be visible after the chosera 1k stage or is that something that shows up after finishing on a polish stone like my 12k?

currently I am practicing honing on the Damascus steel razor that I purchased in a package deal.
its has become dull since I first learned to shave with it and in my opinion even duller after my marathon of honing attempts last night. It doesn't want to travel or even come close to cutting my thumb pad. believe me I've applied hard pressure and kind of wanted it to cut. I just miss shaving so much.

one more thing I have read that for beginners honing slowly works best and that on the chosera that cuts well and fast it should be effective. is this info true? how much pressure should I apply I am the most confused about how much pressure to apply.

I hope the pictures are clear enough to attain a good assessment on my problems with both the chipped/warped hart and the dull Damascus.

I apologize for the disorganization and multiple questions however I am extremely eager to produce a successful bevel and hone. its all I think about.