Thread: Honing a pair of Wade & Butcher Wedges

Originally Posted by gssixgun

That looks pretty good John

Go slow to begin with, I would check the Marker test a couple of more times as you proceed, make sure it is cutting evenly and move forward

Get back to you soon...

Originally Posted by Johntoad57

Get back to you soon...

Glen,

Have completed 100 passes (100 -20 round circles and 100 good X strokes). Blade is about knife sharp right now. Will continue with another 100 passes of circles and x strokes. Get back to you soon.

Can you also see the progression coming together ?? Loupe ??
Also as it gets sharper watch the ripple of water at the front of the blade at the edge, make sure that ripple either rides the front of the edge or is riding up on the face of the blade (Undercutting) if the water is going under the edge you are not refining the very edge

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Can you also see the progression coming together ?? Loupe ??
Also as it gets sharper watch the ripple of water at the front of the blade at the edge, make sure that ripple either rides the front of the edge or is riding up on the face of the blade (Undercutting) if the water is going under the edge you are not refining the very edge

Getting a pretty even cut as I look at it from my loupe (60X) visor. I'll pay attention to the water. It feels a little different this time (smoother edge). I don't think I was applying enough pressure. I continue and get back to you. By the way, I really appreciate your help!!!

LOL No Prob happy to help

In fact anyone that has been at a meet up will tell you "Getting Glen to talk about Razors Hones and Honing is never a problem, getting him to shut up on the other hand can be difficult"

Originally Posted by gssixgun

LOL No Prob happy to help

In fact anyone that has been at a meet up will tell you "Getting Glen to talk about Razors Hones and Honing is never a problem, getting him to shut up on the other hand can be difficult"

Glenn,

The razor has a slight edge now. Still not popping arm hairs. Have to stop for now. Going outside and smoke a good cigar. I'll enjoy that. This honing a wedge is a real pain in the ass. However, I don't give up once I'm on a mission. And it's my mission to get these wedges shave ready. I'll be back in touch with you later.
Many Thanks my friend!

A couple of things. Glen has an amazing energy level when it comes teaching honing. The other thing I would like to point out is that you are not just doing regular honing. When you start creating a bevel where none had previously existed it is restoration honing and is a tad more difficult and more time consuming, and then a tad more difficult and time consuming because it is a wedge. We are not require to do marathons to get our bevels set or razors honed. When it gets to a point of frustration or you are simply getting tired put it aside. Sometimes it's faster to go slow.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

LOL No Prob happy to help

In fact anyone that has been at a meet up will tell you "Getting Glen to talk about Razors Hones and Honing is never a problem, getting him to shut up on the other hand can be difficult"

If Glenn gets too chatty, just give him a beer and a garlic knot.

And I will add my usual comment...

Make sure that you occasionally change the outermost layer of tape. As the tape wears, the spine gets closer to the hone and the edge lifts away from the hone. Fresh tape puts the edge where it belongs--on the hone.

This razor is really kicking my ass badly. I have never been humbled this way in a very long time.
Latest update: I have worked on this to my fingers are numb on the ends and I still don't have a good bevel. Do you all think that I should add two more layers of tape to the spine? That would bring the total to 5 layers. This razor is knife sharp and no matter what I do, it will not get any shaper (or so it seems). Before I start honing again, I'm just going to take a little break and let my fingers get feeling in them again.
I really appreciate all of your input. It encourages me to continue and not give up. As long as you're there to support me and give me advice, I will continue. This razor will not beat us. We shall overcome together! Again Thanks everyone!!!