Originally Posted by
bruseth
Pretty much everyone is saying the bevel isn't set, and I already figured that ;) That's what has me mystified though. This time, knowing about the importance of bevel setting, I spent a ridiculous amount of time and effort just setting the bevel. And when I figured I was done, it seemed to pass all the tests. I paid especial attention to the hair cutting test. It cut arm hair very easily, or so I thought. But yet, when I was able to look at it under a microscope, it didn't look right :gaah:.
So back to the #1000 grit... Thank you very much to everyone for all the great suggestions. I am going to ink the edge (don't know why I didn't do it this time), and then keep checking on my progress under the microscope. I had been using a small, lighted magnifier, but I don't think it was really strong enough to adequately show me what was really going on. I may tape the edge too. If I do tape the edge at the #1000 grit level, can I go on to the rest of my progression without taping the edge? I seem to recall reading somewhere that that was possible. If it is possible, I'd rather do that as I really don't like to use tape. Just my own personal preference.
Anyway... Thanks so much for all the help. I'm going to work on this again today. When I get finished setting the bevel, I may post another picture of the magnified results. And then, I will wait till I hear from y'all before going on.
Have a Great One,
Kenny