Thread: Which tape?

Originally Posted by UKRob

Not according to Glen. Removing tape makes about 1% difference to the bevel angle and this is quickly taken up on somethging like a 4k hone - so the theory is to use tape for bevel set - so as to protect the spine from undue wear, then remove the tape for further polishing.

And I just re-affirmed that to myself last night on the hones Had a razor in with a request for a "no tape honing", and it really is that quick, 1 layer of #700 3M Scotch tape, quick bevel set on the Chosera 1k, remove tape, did 10 light laps on the 1k then moved to the 5k and on up...

When you are simply using tape to protect the spine it really makes little difference


I do agree that it becomes a different issue all together when using it on a spine worn oldie to adjust bad geometry, then you are using it to compensate for missing steel, whole different usage...


Simple, if you are going to use tape, use the good stuff, apply it carefully and evenly, and change it often...


Oh yeah here is my quick calculation for corrective use of tape

0-1mm of spine wear = 1 layer
1-2mm of spine wear 2 layers
over 2 mm of spine wear 3 layers

Personally I don't like more than using 3 layers, I start thinking that the razor might need a different direction