Thread: Edge doesn't last long.

Originally Posted by BobH

I would sooner use extra layers of tape to add spine width rather remove metal to decrease blade width. Once metal has been removed it can never be replaced. There is more than one way to skin a cat and both methods work but I just prefer the more non destructive one using a taped spine.

If you can't remember the formula to calculate the bevel angles or are to lazy as is my case you can find a downloadable Excel document for doing that here: http://coticule.be/wedges.html . Left side of page scroll down. The geometry is no different for wedge compared to other grinds so it works for all grinds.

Bob

Sage advice!

I knew this was out there somewhere and I should do this myself, have on old vintage blade with a ton of spine wear and I jus't cant set the bevel along the entire edge on it without tape, I think I should try to do a calculation to see how many layers would be optimal, that way these blades are not 'lost' and can still function, I have a couple very worn razors somewhere, with a little tape I can give these a second life! Pretty neat!

Originally Posted by TristanLudlow

Sage advice!

I knew this was out there somewhere and I should do this myself, have on old vintage blade with a ton of spine wear and I jus't cant set the bevel along the entire edge on it without tape, I think I should try to do a calculation to see how many layers would be optimal, that way these blades are not 'lost' and can still function, I have a couple very worn razors somewhere, with a little tape I can give these a second life! Pretty neat!

Adding tape to get near the right bevel angle will not solve other problems like warp/twists and irregular grinding. With those you are stuck with doing honing gymnastics to over come those issues.

Bob