Thread: finishing straight razors

OK. I am using tape on the spine. I started on 4000 grit did 30 strokes and the inspected the edge. I sore that the edge looked level and it seemed to have "ground" evenly so moved up to 6000 grit and did 50 strokes then inspected I was happy so moved up to 8000 grit. I did 10 laps and inspected and was waiting to see a mirror I am now about 50 p assess in which seems a little excessive and still no shine.

When I set the bevel I used tape on the spine and used 600 grit to start the 1000. I can't remember how many passes it took if I am honest. I have done the edge on my brothers dovo a few times with little to no hassle. It's just my darn one lol

Are using just water or do you use a slurry?

If you start with a taped spine you have to use tape through the entire sequence of hones. I would also suggest you replace the tape at the first sign of hone wear. I always replace the tape after the bevel set.

Do you have a loupe to inspect the bevel? You can buy online a usable loupe for under $10US.

Here is a link to find members near you. One should be able to help you with this problem blade.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/memberlist.php?do=search

I wasn't using a slurry. I do not have a loupe unfortunately

Cool, slurry can add another variable to try to work out.

Try watching, worth viewing the full vid but especially look from 11.40, there is a great little tip for the finish with an 8k. I've studied this video over and over again, I found it really helped when starting out.

https://m.youtube.com/?gl=GB&hl=en-G...?v=y53SL9QMq6I

Something else for me to try tomorow. I have just ordered a 12k whetstone to try also

Good luck, gives us a shout if still no luck

Will do mate. Thanks for the advice. If no luck tomorow might just pay someone to do it and try again next time hehe

ok, I have a 60 - 100x magnification usb microscope and a loupe on the way. I am not worried about polishing the side it is the edge, I am about to test shave with it, seems to be cutting fairly well