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This is a stone i recently aquired...
I'm guessing its a Charnley Forest, but i could use some confirmation/disagreement, from the experts.
The stone is olive green with maroon/purple swirls in it. It laps fairly easy, (compared to Arkansas,) and produces a milky substrate.
Dimensions: 9.5"x2.25"x1", (24x5.5x2.8cm.)
Input/comments are very welcome. Is this a finishing stone? If so, what other stones would you compare it to?
Thanks,
Mac
It looks like a Charnley Forest to me. I have one and it is a very fine finishing hone. I have been told that it leaves a slightly sharper and smoother edge than an Escher (which I do not have). I shave directly off of mine and am very pleased with the results.
will you please post picture in dry condition. your description is a charnley forest stone but picture a little miss leading.
Sorry...i like seeing them wet. lol Here's some more pictures Sham.
Im going to polish and shave on it today...any recomended number of passes on the hone, to start with?
Thanks,
Mac
most likely cf. middle picture gives more information. Try use with oil. light pressure and 30-100 laps will be plenty enough. it does give to blade very smooth shave. great find. have fun and enjoy
As Sham said it is hard to tell from photos. Here is an old thread with photos for comparison to yours and some dialogue that might help.
Thank you sirs, for the feedback. Much obliged!
Mac
When I photoshop the red cast away its credible.
Thanks Olivia. :)
Does anyone know what these stones are made of? I will try googling, but thats not always reliable.
It has an interesting feel to it. It kind of feels like a very hard bar of soap. lol
Thanks,
Mac
They are natural, Mac!
Slate of some kind. From Wales.
I got my CF from Kees. It had been used with oil before he cleaned it up. I've been using it with water and it works great.Quote:
Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl
you can use it with water too but results are different. with oil is different animal.
you will get different results if you choose to use with slurry ,without it etc. gl
Hmm, water or oil...which do you recommend?Quote:
Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl
Also, should we use a slurry progression, as with the coticule...what is your recommendation on that?
Thanks,
Mac
I've used mine with water. I've also taken a small 325 DMT and created slurry and used it as you would a coticule starting with a milky slurry and diluting down to water. Of course it will cut faster with slurry than without it. Experiment with yours and see what method works best for you and let us know. :)
They are from Charnwood Forest, near Mount Sorrel, Leicestershire which is in England.Quote:
Originally Posted by 0livia
Mac as Jimmy said it will cut faster with slurry. In my experiment oil was giving better edge. try it and see what happens. first use with water then oil. gl
Lordy! This Charnley Forest is just bl**dy beautiful to look at, hone with, look at, hone with...!!! Its mesmerizing...the green and marroon swirls. Geez! Anyone know a good shrink?Quote:
Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl
You were right Sham...although i hate the messes that oil makes, it does seem to make the honing process smoother...ive been popping hairs all over the place.
Thanks,
Mac
Would any of you, who own a Charnley Forest, cut a piece off the end to use as a slurry stone? My stone is 9.5 inches...i dont really need one that long for razor polishing...
Thanks,
Mac
I have rubbed 2 CF together: I got very little slurry and many scratches. I think it is pointless.
Good to know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kees
I know that Jimmy cut a slurry stone off of one of his Eschers...was hoping they would be somewhat alike.
Thanks Kees,
Mac