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08-13-2012, 01:49 AM #1Junior Member
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Lapping film
I've heard of this talked about on other forums but not having a straight back then I never paid much attention to it.
Does anyone on here use lapping film/ anyone like it?
What are the pros and cons of using it?
I'm new to straights and I know I have much to learn still, but learning to hone was a big draw for me. This seems like it could be a nice alternative to learn on without the shock to my wallet that buying natural or synthetic stones would. All opinions would be appreciated.
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08-13-2012, 05:09 AM #2Senior Member
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I've used lapping film and sandpaper on sheet-plastic backing.
It's a cheap way to get started honing and restoring razors. And it means you don't have to worry about keeping your hones flat. But there's a warning:
. . . Honing with film is less expensive (in startup cost) than using stones, but it requires just as much skill.
I finally bought a pair of Nortons -- 220/1K and 4K/8K -- and a barber hone.
If you're starting with a razor in good condition, a barber hone might be all you need.
Charles
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08-13-2012, 05:16 AM #3Senior Member
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+1 for the above.
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09-19-2012, 10:01 AM #4Junior Member
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Agreed, but with lapping film you know your base is 100% flat and on the finer films the razor just glides eliminating the need for pressure.
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09-19-2012, 10:05 AM #5Carbon-steel-aholic
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C-Dawg did this one a while ago, basic idea works with razors as well with a bit of fidgeting.
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09-19-2012, 11:12 AM
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It is all I have used so far in my limited honing experience.
09-19-2012, 12:58 PM
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Lapping film
If your doing as well with your razor as the guy in the video does with knives... Stick with the film!!!
09-19-2012, 02:50 PM
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I've got it but seldom use it, mostly as reference to check how good my stones really is.
I used it dry and with water or oil on a hard flat surface and on soft plastic foam, it's fun to play with.
Lapping film will be expensive in the long run but as a start it's good, you know what you got and can't blame the tools.
Just make sure to keep it clean!
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It's not sexy but it works every time.
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The weakness in the lapping film system is "Honing Gymnastics" every system has it's weakness, you just have to work around it..
If I were honing mostly straight edge full hollows I would think Lapping Films rocked, but toss in a Heavy Chopper that needs some twists and turns and you will find the weakness pretty quickly...
A good 1k bevel setter as in most honing can make a huge difference in making things much easier
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