Thread: Diamond lapping film-new source

I just ordered some of the alum oxide sheets from here to see how they compare to the diamond. 5um, 3um, 1um, 0.3um

Originally Posted by Seraphim

I just ordered some of the alum oxide sheets from here to see how they compare to the diamond. 5um, 3um, 1um, 0.3um

Let us know they it works out. I am planning on getting the diamond sheets for some pain in the a$$ blades (Iwasaki)

The aluminum oxide stuff works just as well, but definitely will not last as long.

Here's the progression at 200x:

5um
3um
1um
0.3um
0.3um "Seriphied" (tm) edge

How's the shave off the 16k diamond film equivalent? Do you do anything to the edge after coming off that 16K film?

I incorporate diamond pastes/sprays both in 1 mic and .5 mic during some honing sessions and don't like the shaves straight off those media. Too harsh.

Chris L

Sometimes I get weepers if it's too sharp.

Some canvas stropping usually drops it into the comfort zone.

Originally Posted by Seraphim

Sometimes I get weepers if it's too sharp.

Some canvas stropping usually drops it into the comfort zone.

I always thought guys that said that were nuts. While I might still question your sanity, I do believe that statement now.

I got weepers like crazy from using a shavette with a brand new Derby shavette blade. Although using this same blade with a more lubricating soap (Tabac) dramatically reduced the number of weepers than what I got with Pen's Blen cream.

They also have a european warehouse - I visited the site and it detected my country and gave me the prices in GBP - very nice.

They also sell a glass plate, which has rubber feet and looks like substantially-thick safety glass. I might have to give some of this a go