Thread: Getting Started

Hello Everyone!

I plan on watching the honing videos over the weekend, but I will ask this question anyway....

What honing equipment do I need to get started?

Mike

Loaded question.
Are you doing restores/eBay specials?
Are you just maintaining an edge.

Here is a great read to help narrow down many of the questions you will have to start.
Give it a look over.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...uide_to_Honing

I would recommend Naniwa or Norton to start
(mid grits to finisher as the king and a few others can be considered for bevel setter see here http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...l-setting.html)
These I recommend for the consistency and help available.
Just my two cents though.

Originally Posted by mikedelo

What honing equipment do I need to get started?

Mike

In addition to the above links, here's another beneficial link.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...)_do_I_need%3F

Only thing to add is a good lapping plate. The DMT D8C or the atoma are the most common and will make life much easier.

Thanks for the links. I am just looking to maintain my razors.

Originally Posted by pfries

Loaded question.
Are you doing restores/eBay specials?
Are you just maintaining an edge.

Here is a great read to help narrow down many of the questions you will have to start.
Give it a look over.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...uide_to_Honing

I would recommend Naniwa or Norton to start
(mid grits to finisher as the king and a few others can be considered for bevel setter see here http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...l-setting.html)
These I recommend for the consistency and help available.
Just my two cents though.

Thanks for the links. I am just looking to maintain my razors.

Originally Posted by eddy79

Only thing to add is a good lapping plate. The DMT D8C or the atoma are the most common and will make life much easier.

Is a lapping plate different from a honing stone, such as the Nortan?

With a lapping stone, a Naniwa 12k and a Straight Razor Designs modular strop with diamond paste, you could keep a honed razor fresh for years, maybe your whole life. Good luck.

Originally Posted by mikedelo

Is a lapping plate different from a honing stone, such as the Nortan?

A lapping stone is very low grit and used to keep honing stones clean and flat.

Wayne hit on it,
it is a plate to maintain your stone. Quite a few will use a flat surface around 400 grit wet dry sandpaper.
This can be adequate if you are not doing a lot of honing.
The DMT8C can be picked up for under $50 shipped and is a worthwhile investment.