LOL. Once done with this one I need to start on the big black from Dan's. I should be done by 2015 some time.
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LOL. Once done with this one I need to start on the big black from Dan's. I should be done by 2015 some time.
Why do you need a release agent. Do you want to remove the stone from the resin bed?Quote:
Originally Posted by cosperryan
Yes, I do not want it permanently affixed. I would like to be able to remove it if I want for cleaning or if I decide to sell it later I can do so with it being able to be in original condition.
I used beeswax on a coticule without backing, i somewhat carve the wood so the stone would sit flat poured some melted wax in it set the stone and sealed the sides. If ever you need to remove the stone from the wood a quick trip in the oven.Quote:
Originally Posted by cosperryan
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I would suggest you start with RTV and any of the release agents suggested. If it does not work out it will be a lot easier to remove than a hard resin. It will also identify any undercuts that would make it very difficult to remove the stone from a hard resin cast.Quote:
Originally Posted by cosperryan
The beeswax also looks like a great idea.
I have enjoyed this thread very much. It's nice to see a resurgence in interest in these natural Arkansas stones. They are still available in good quantities, despite an inernet rumor I read; which said that the good veins were all gone, and that what is available now is of inferior quality to the old good stuff. Many of the old European hones are no longer being mined, but the Arkansas stones are definitely still being mined today.
Many pictures of nice hones have been posted in this thread. Hopefully this thread helps to dispell the notion that these stones can't do the job well.
Speaking of which, here is some info regarding my new translucent black. Which is pretty much harder than a witch's heart - I don't have any worries about it being of pretty good quality vs. the vintage stones.
I tried a few drops of oil known as Tap Magic yesterday on my black trans Ark and I couldn't even get it to cut! Had to wipe most of it back off so there was only a very thin smudge of oil on top of the stone - then it cut, very finely. I could only tell because when I wiped the stone with a white paper towel it came away blackish. I have a test piece that I use to compare stone finishes - I finished it with the SG20k and it was a very shiny bright mirror finish but a very fine scratch pattern can still be seen in the proper light at the proper angle. I then finished the same piece on the Ark with a smudge of Tap Magic and it removed ALL the scratches. The finish changed to more of a hazy mirror rather than a shiny one, and with a loupe I could see what looked like tiny pitting in the surface, almost like a loose grit lapped surface looks, but much tinier pits only visible under magnification. And it took a good while. I'll be trying it on a razor soon, will report back afterward.
Yeah this is like the longest thread on arks on this forum. I was going to say something about the seeming resurgence of arks. Its nice.
Quite frankly, I thought this thread would have been over a long time ago. I have enjoyed it immensely.
Still working on the translucent but even now it puts a real nice finish on a razor.
Did you get back from the rally yet ? The old saying on SRP always has been pictures or it didn't happen ! ........... :rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by tcrideshd
