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08-21-2012, 02:20 PM #11
Indeed good advise from JimmyHAD. I recommend the 1k "brick" and the 4000/8000 combo with a DMT 325 to flatten. The 1k is the softest of the Nortons and it is really nice to have 2 sides to work with as it needs flattening more often than the others. I DO think the 325 is too agressive in it's newer state for flattening Nortons. I prefer a worn-out one for this purpose. You might use the Norton flattening stone for a while, flattening it with your new DMT(and using the DMT on chips, etc) until it is worn considerably. Then it will be ideal to flatten the nortons for practically a lifetime. At that time, get a new DMT for those other nasty chores. This has worked well for me.
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08-21-2012, 02:53 PM #12
I started out with the same set. Fortunately, my flattening stone was ok. I did wind up buying a DMT C down the road anyway, and a few more. It's a great set.
Strops: A lot of guys cut their first strop. You may want to practice on an old belt, or something cheap at first. The modular paddle is a great tool, but I prefer a hanging strop for daily use.
For pastes and sprays, the modular paddle is the way to go. You can also check out Tandy leather, if there's one by you. They have leather for making belts that's great for strops, hanging and paddles. Check this link: https://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/.../4523-190.aspx
Now, if there's a store by you, they normally let you go through their scrap bin. You always finds long strips of leather that's perfect for making paddles or hanging strops, if your so inclined. It's cheap, so if you cut it, no biggie, you have more...Also, I've found the staff at those stores extremely helpful, tell them what your doing, and they're usually glad to help....YMMV.
Once you get proficient at it, then buy yourself a nice strop...
Good luck....Last edited by zib; 08-21-2012 at 02:57 PM.
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HHA (08-21-2012)
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08-21-2012, 04:30 PM #13
I have both norton combos and the lapping plate. I also have the modular paddle.
The 1k stone isn't as talked about as some others but seems to work. I can set a bevel quickly on a neglected vintage razor
The 4/8 is great. Fast, effective and a pleasure to use.
The lapping plate works but IMO it leaves too rough a surface on the hone. I used it for months before switching to the dmt. I prefer the surface left by the dmt
I keep the modular paddle on my bench. I use it after honing. I keep a hanging strop upstairs for daily use.
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HHA (08-21-2012)
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08-21-2012, 05:25 PM #14
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Thanked: 0I do want to get a hanging strop for daily use as well. I want to use the modular just like you said for pastes and sprays. My neighbor is a carpenter and he said he could make me a four sided paddle all I would have to do is purchase the wool and leather. If i do it this way it would only be a few bucks and i wouldnt have to worry about cutting the strop. There is a Tandy a few miles from where I live I'm probably gonna head over this morning and see if I can find anything in the scraps. Do I want the leather as natural as I can possibly find it?
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08-21-2012, 05:55 PM #15
Something that I think that is sometimes overlooked is that we (Straight Razor Users/Honers) are the Vast Minority in that probably 99.9% of all sharpening devices are NOT designed for Straight Razors! They are for knives, woodworking etc.
We are adapting these various devices for Our Own Needs not what most were intended to be used for. When Norton designed the lapping stone straight razors weren’t even in the development formula!
With all this said, I think that overall we’ve done a damn good job of figuring out how to use what’s available to our advantage!! hehehe
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08-21-2012, 06:48 PM #16
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Thanked: 443Yes, leather as natural as you can find it. Avoid leather from fabric stores, as it's probably been treated with something to make it more suitable for upholstery. Something plasticky or waxy.
Lay out your candidate pieces on a glass countertop or other smooth surface, and run your hand over them to make sure the thickness is consistent. You don't want a little hill in your stropping surface.
For fabric stropping surfaces, you can use denim. See if you can find wide linen ribbon or belting, though. Real linen is nice stuff to strop on.
Look at some paddle strops online. Most of the multisided ones have some sort of cushion layer beneath the actual stropping surface. Could just be folded fabric.
Good luck with this project, it sounds fun."These aren't the droids you're looking for." "These aren't the droids we're looking for." "He can go about his business." "You can go about your business."
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08-21-2012, 06:57 PM #17
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08-21-2012, 07:44 PM #18
The norton 4/8K hone is the most priceless piece of equipment I own, I would never sell it and would buy another if I needed to right now.
I can't say that about any other hone I own, even Japanese naturals, coticules, etc...
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08-21-2012, 08:12 PM #19
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08-23-2012, 04:53 AM #20
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Thanked: 0Alright I picked up my stones at a woodworking supply. I got the Norton set plus a DMT 8C. Pretty soon here im gonna lap the stones for the first time. Any recommendations on lapping them right?