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    No I am not using it for setting bevels. I used it on the first razor with the 1000 grit King as there was some very small micro chips near the toe. I used almost no pressure on the 1000 grit stone & no pressure on the other stones. I think the biggest benefit was when I used the taped razor on my Coti. The edge just sprang to life. I first used Smiths honing fluid then running water on the Coti. I was taught that finishing on the Coti with running water kept the garnets from making micro scratches on the edge.
    I think I will next use it on a new purchase very dull & rusted Torry & see how well the Cellophane tape holds up under much heavier pressure. I stress using 3-M Scotch tape as I believe it is made better than the dollar store stuff. I am not saying this is the best end all other method but an experiment I hope works. I wonder if 3M makes colored cellophane tape ?It's all good!

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    Was it the matte or satin finish? I was thinking the smoother the better, but matte might show wear better?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sqzbxr View Post
    My only concern would be seeing and being able to judge the wear on the tape. When I'm doing heavy work with highly abrasive hones and 2 or more layers of tape, I use red .007" tape for the base layer(s) an yellow on top. It's very easy to judge the wear - as the yellow thins, the red becomes visible as a color shift in the contact areas.
    Interesting tactic, never thought of that. I'll need to keep that one in the ole memory bank for future use [emoji2]
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    What I have now is the clear.

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    If you punch in "Scotch Tape" in the Search Box there are a few old threads about using very thin tapes sprinkled inside the forum

    IIRC some of the guys were actually using the thin Metallic Tapes too

    Some of it is just in the general Tape vs No tape threads LOL good luck in those
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    I have been using this stuff. Not as sticky, so it leaves less residue. It is not as wide so does not stick to etchings. It does not work as well on razors with really wide spines, but on most it is fine. It also holds up fine.


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    Alex Gilmore has used the Scotch magic/transparent tape. I've used it a few times experimenting with it. It wears out very quickly, like in less than a dozen strokes (we were both using JNats).

    There are other tapes I've thought about. I've seen this tape used in industrial applications because of its durability, but I do not know about the abrasion resistance. Maybe I'll get off the fence and order some.

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    I use have & still use both
    Scotch Super 33+ this is 19mm X 0.177mm thick & usually black &
    Tremflex 1610 this is 19mm X 0.15mm thick & comes in all colours
    These are both vinyl electrical tape & both made by 3M
    and free from the leckies at work
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