Thread: bevel setting & honing a wedge?

Originally Posted by bouschie

Don't know if it is the proper way. I put three layers of tape on the spine and set the bevel and hone the razor. Like I said, don't know if I am correct but it works for me.

I can only assume it has to do with spine width and blade size, I.e. 6/8, 7/8 ,13/16, and the calculations to determine the proper ang.......zzzzzz

But I want this to be fun or at least pleasant. I'm not a "math Asian". I'm sure in the 1800's it was just " slap the steel to stone" ,but I already have enough scars.

Originally Posted by lethalgraphix

I can only assume it has to do with spine width and blade size, I.e. 6/8, 7/8 ,13/16, and the calculations to determine the proper ang.......zzzzzz

But I want this to be fun or at least pleasant. I'm not a "math Asian". I'm sure in the 1800's it was just " slap the steel to stone" ,but I already have enough scars.

You don't have to be a math genius. Just use the excel file found here http://www.coticule.be/wedges.html and plug in your measurements to find how many layers of tape you may need for a wedge.

Bob