Thread: Which Shapton for bevel setting

Originally Posted by Kees

@ace,

For some chips it takes ages with the 1500. I use little pressure even when removing chips. Every so often I cannot resist the temptation to use a little pressure and almost always I have come to regret it.

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I agree with your philosophy regarding pressure. It took me a long time to grasp the concept of NO pressure when honing.

I bevel set with Naniwa 1k or Shapton 1k or Norton 1k. Then I say three Hail Marys and hope it comes out right!!!

If all else fails, I email Sham !!!

Originally Posted by Kees

@ hi_bud_gl and VeeDubb65,

How do you remove the little chips that are just visible to the naked eye? It takes me more than an hour to get rid of them on the 1.5K Shapton. Any suggestion as to a faster but not too aggressive hone?

i have never used 1.5 shapton.
i know 1k shapton will take visible chips less then 5 minutes.
Kees don't be afraid of using a little pressure while you are on 1k level.
hope this helps.

My main bevel setter is also the Chosera 1k, with the 325 DMT as a back up for edge repair.

Then I'll move over onto either the 1k Shapton and go up that set, or the 1k Naniwa and go up that set.

A 1k hone should be fine to remove little chips that are no wider than the bevel. If the chip is as wide as or wider than the bevel then I'd drop to the 325.

But the 325 is too aggressive for normal bevel setting IMO. Thats kinda the nuclear option!

One of the many things I like about Shaptons Pros is their low grit increments starting from 1k for razors. If the 2k is not aggresive enough I drop to 1.5k and if that is too slow for tough jobs I will start off the 1k. The 1k is a very fast stone and might even use tape at first. It stays flat for a reasonable time too.