so the steps I can see are this . Now that I am at the computer I can type more. phone text is slow.
1. grind off the bevel completely . Maybe just run it along sand paper till its gone and everything is even . which may make the blade 8/8 perfect from heel to toe thus making it easier to hone ? then , any additional measurements I need to make . I do have a micrometer . I suppose I could measure spine width from one end to the other , making sure it is the same all the way down the spine. it should be 1/4 inch as that is what I started with for steel , but it may be slightly less . thus, a flat surface to make honing more accurate along the edge ? then measure from spine to blade all the way down with my micrometer as well to see that it is in fact 8/8 all the way down the blade ? All of which will ensure an even bevel . Then and only then start a new bevel with correct rolling x and sweeping x strokes ?
sound like a plan ? I am new to this so I am sure there have been countless posts on this through the years. So cool there is a place to find out all this info . very grateful .