Thread: To tape or not to tape - Newbie question

Mate I just watched the video in question.

So I can now, when I buy a taped edge razor, forget it. that makes me happy

You get a red rag and go for it, but I am now happily, relaxed with razors that have been taped

thanks glen , bob

1 layer of tape hehehe

Now when people use more layers to compensate for any geometry issues of the razor then that changes things, but hell honing geometry challenged razors change things anyway

I don't hone for hire so never use tape, even for "problem" razors. Just use the spine as a guide; don't apply more pressure on the spine than is required to keep it in contact with the hone. (Actually touching the hone with the spine isn't always necessary or even advisable.)

Call it as you see it mate. I always reserve my position. and make a final choice based on facts. And like you, don't hone for cash.

Regards

Bob

Originally Posted by gssixgun

1 layer of tape is meaningless, or about 20 laps to drop to bare steel
It varies with the stone of course but it is PDQ

People make a huge deal of nothing..

There is a vid on my channel you can watch by searching "gssixgun honing Tape vs No tape" and watch it happen

I saw Glen do this in person at the Denver Meet with a 5k stone. Very enlightening.