Thread: Another Wedge

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

If you like a small bevel as I do then you could end up using as many as three layers of tape, uneven bevels on older razors can drive certain people like myself to the edge of insanity. and one of the reasons I love full hollow ground razors, you just gotta love those beautiful even little bevels.

Jamie

I definitely prefer a small and even bevel, so that's why I'm asking now before I touch these two big wedges I want to throw in the rotation.

Originally Posted by BobH

If the razor is ground funny and the spine is wonky as a consequence, I don't think tape will make much of a difference as far as uneven/wavy bevels go. You are still following the spines profile with or without tape. Yea, uneven bevels used to drive me nuts too but I have made peace with that so long as they shave well.

Bob

This is my fear, the spine being uneven leading to an uneven bevel...

Originally Posted by Chreees

I definitely prefer a small and even bevel, so that's why I'm asking now before I touch these two big wedges I want to throw in the rotation.



This is my fear, the spine being uneven leading to an uneven bevel...

I am guessing most spines vary in width across their length a bit but no idea how much of a variance would cause an uneven bevel. How to fix that is good for another search. Then there is dealing warped tangs/spines/blades to add to the possible fun. It is enough to put a poor boy off honing.

Bob

Start with more layers of tape than you think necessary. When you see what the bevel is coming out like you can always peel one off to add more width to it. Once you set a wide bevel how do you make it thin again ? Lots of sanding. Or live with a double bevel.

The blade is coming along. It's in the tumbler now with corn cob and turtle polishing compound. The scales are firmed and sanded. I used the rosewood (really oily wood). I've got two pictures that ill post later of the scales. I think they will turn out nice.

I started working in the Louis Alexander but its pretty far gone and I don't have the ability to do a re-grind (at the moment). Once the scales are finished and the blade is polished AND pinned ill be ready for my honing adventure!

Alright here are the photos of the scales, I've also included a picture of the Alexander no that I've knocked the rust off of it.