Thread: Experimenting with Finishing Methods?

Originally Posted by DocMartin0321

I will probably glass the edge per bluesman's suggestion, and revisit the circle method now that I feel a bit more comfortable with the whole process.

I would say that is a great idea

Originally Posted by DocMartin0321

I only resorted to that method after trying unsuccessfully to achieve a suitably sharp edge using the method demonstrated by Lynn on YouTube. It looked pretty good with my 30x loupe afterward, but my experience is so limited that I don't really know what "good" is. I will probably glass the edge per bluesman's suggestion, and revisit the circle method now that I feel a bit more comfortable with the whole process.

Ahhh, having trouble with Lynn's method, resulted going to more drastic methods in order to see result. I really don't mean to if it sounds Patronizing.

I would say like you mentioned go back and work on those methods prescribed by Lynn. They do work it just takes patience and practice. In the bevel set there can be many factors that come into play if you are not seeing results. For example, not using enough pressure or too much pressure. Or slurry or no slurry. All these can effect results. But the key is time. I've heard of some honers taking a solid hour to get the bevel set. But taking that time makes it all worth it in the end.

So it seems that the culprit may be the bevel. I will redo it tonight and see how it goes. This razor was purchased with honing practice in mind after all.

I really appreciate all of the help everyone!

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