Thread: This one got me completely baffled(including microscope pictures!!!)

euclid both pictures are from the same side i did not include a picture of the other side which shows the scratches reaching the edge.
i would try to add some tape and see the effect but i am sceptic since i have really spent a long time on the 1K stone doing circles and half strokes ending up with the same result.
what could cause such a significant change between the 2 sides of the bevel ?

had the same thing happen with my last restore. Drove me nuts. I ended up putting a layer of tape on one side, and a thousand layers on the other; job done.

that is not a bad idea rickpalisoc it might help at the very least in diagnosing the problem i will give it a try

How is it the same side in both pics? The scratch patterns are leaning different directions. Are these photos taken after different honing sessions or something?

i think one of the pictures is from an older attempt as this is not the first time i am trying to tackle this razor i probably did another type of stroke toe leading just to see the difference
i will get more pictures of both sides when i finish my shift

Could be a warped blade, check the water flow on the hone going both directions. Rolling x-stroke or maybe a narrow hone might help

So, is that occurring along the whole edge on that side, (not honing to the edge)?

What part of the razor are the photos from, Heel, toe or middle?

Are the bevels close to the same width on both sides, same width, from the toe to the heel, of the same side?

Does the razor have stabilizers, and if so, are they hitting the stone?

GD’s are notorious for uneven spines, crooked grinds and hard steel. Set the razor on a stone and see how bad the warp is, also measure the spine thickness at the 3 points.

Most probably it is warped.

Post a photo of the whole razor on both sides.

I do the tap and wobble test that Dr matt described in one of his videos to diagnose blades that don't sit flat and require different strokes then a normal x stroke. As one who has dealt with around 10 GD 66's. Grinding the edge can be a pain in the ass. Made much easier after removing the troublesome stabilizer's that stick out way to far. Then it is a very long session to get that initial edge set on a 1k or sub 1k stone. Most GD require a slight roll. Keep on the 1k until its set. Use a magic marker to show you where more work is required. Don't be afraid of using pressure these things are bulky and crude. They will handle it.

Keep us posted.