Norton Flattening stone. More than just hone candy!

[Flanny]

I just gotta thank Lynn again for the advise on the norton flattening stone.

I was honing a bunch of razors today, touching up the norton every so often with the flattening stone. That thing is better than sliced bread. I've used it infrequently in the past. I initially took the stone to some wet/dry sandpaper and slapped it against a piece of plexiglass to check for suction.

With all the razors coming in to hone I've had to use the stone more in one day than I have in a month. I can easily check it's level by splashing water on it and slapping it onto the plexi glass to see if it sticks.

Now if I could find something to shave other than my face, arms, chest, and legs while testing freshly honed razors I'd be good to go .

and before anyone suggests, no, I won't go there with a razor so you don't go there with the suggestions

[Kees]

How about a fur coat from a junk yard
Put them in the freezer for a couple of days because they sometimes are moth infested!

[kimw]

I use an old boar brush. A Surrey brand I had bought at my local Walgreen's for like 6 bucks when I want to perform the HHT. I got tired of yanking out my own hair only to find out I had to go back to the hone for more work. A cheap boar bristle brush works good for testing the sharpness of an edge.

[Flanny]

The only true test is the shaving test gentlemen .

[cudahogs]

Then you just need to find some trusting friends.
-Fred
PS-If you live in Milwaukee, I'm not trusting!

[thebigspendur]

The next time you go for a haircut just save the hair and then you'll have an ample supply. I'll bet you get funny looks though.

[Kees]

A woman's hairbrush is a treasure trove.

[Namdnas]

Funny, I've done the same. My wife's hair is about 18" long, so it's perfect. I can't use mine, as I have a #2 trim cut. I was going to ask her for a few strands, but since she's already nervous about my new interest, I raided her hairbrush. No need for her to find out how much time I've devoted to this recently...Works great.

[mparker762]

The dog gets nervous when he sees me injuning up behind him.

[jimmyman]

Is that why the cats are always running away from me?