Thread: Which tape?

Originally Posted by UKRob

If you don't mind me saying there's some mis-information on here about always using the same type of tape - that is evidenced by the post above where tape is used for bevel set and then removed. If the thickness of the tape made that much difference then removing it completely must make a massive difference - right?

Wrong.
There is no logic to that statement. The "difference" remains the same. It does not become massive upon removal.

Originally Posted by Utopian

Wrong.
There is no logic to that statement. The "difference" remains the same. It does not become massive upon removal.

So if tape A is .1mm thick and tape B is .07mm thick and people are worried about the difference between the two types then removing the tape altogether makes it three times as bad - that is a massive difference. I stand by my statement.

Originally Posted by UKRob

So if tape A is .1mm thick and tape B is .07mm thick and people are worried about the difference between the two types then removing the tape altogether makes it three times as bad - that is a massive difference. I stand by my statement.

but why would anyone mix tape thicknesses or mix taped with untaped honing? I wouldn't do it that way and wouldn't recommend it. Use tape or don't and use the same tape. easy.

The focus of the tape discussion seems to have been qualitative. I brought up the doubling up of the tape in order to help with dealing with the wearing of the tape during the heavy cutting of a bevel setter. Initial thickness is irrelevant because it is wearing away with every stroke with the limit reached when the spine is exposed through the tape.

Interesting thought:

Some believe that the strongest bevel possible and the smoothest shaving bevel is a Convex bevel...

People have gone so far as to create micro bevels to help facilitate that, however what Ron just described "Letting the tape wear down as you hone", would accomplish a near perfect Convex bevel..



Yes I have tried it, you should too

I'm a taper. I prefer the feel of taped blade on the stones. Tapeless feels nekkid.

If you're going to use it, keep it fresh and develop a good and safe method of removal and application. It's like adding a chore to a task at first, but it gets easier.