Thread: Straight Razor Hell

I lap my stones up to coti. Although many I know stop
at 600 grit. What Im getting out of the scope pictures are some bevel wrecking particles. If you havent already, round a corner of the tomo and use that gently to raise some slurry. It may take some time to do this depending on how hard the tomo is as compared to the base stone. Easy pressure and perhaps soaking the tomo a few minutes may let it happen easier. If you are using the tomo flat, a groove or 2 may reduce the stiction or suction between the 2 surfaces.

Originally Posted by bill3152

I lap my stones up to coti. Although many I know stop
at 600 grit. What Im getting out of the scope pictures are some bevel wrecking particles. If you havent already, round a corner of the tomo and use that gently to raise some slurry. It may take some time to do this depending on how hard the tomo is as compared to the base stone. Easy pressure and perhaps soaking the tomo a few minutes may let it happen easier. If you are using the tomo flat, a groove or 2 may reduce the stiction or suction between the 2 surfaces.

I was recently made aware of the soft approach to slurry making.
Going through my slurry stones I have found that the Nakayama Nagura releases the smallest particles , or at least that's what my eyes are telling me.
It is also the hardest to raise a slurry with, but patients and no pressure eventually does the job..