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Guys, I've been wanting to do some photo tutorials for a while. I finally broke down and did one today on hone lapping.
Did I miss anything? I tried to stick to the basics and be as thorough as possible without getting overly complex.
Let me know what you think.
Have a good one,
Josh
http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=16043
I think it was very well done Josh. And like the old saying goes "A picture can paint 1000 words"
Josh, this was a perfect tutorial - something that was only previously covered in writing or in Lynn's DVD - the pictures are a great resource!
I nominate this post to be put both as a Sticky, and in the new Newbie FAQ postings!
Mark
Lapping isn't the most difficult of topics, but I thought maybe one photo tutorial could answer a lot of the less common questions, too. Like how much pressure to use, how do I hold my DMT, etc. :)
Josh
Well done!!
When's the one on honing? :p
When lapping the coticule, do you go to a higher grit after the 300-400 or so you start off with?
I don't, actually. I find the 325-grit lapping leaves a very nice surface. I also liked the surface on the Norton that I get with a DMT 325.
Josh
So where's the picchurs?:shrug:
...unfortunately, still clueless
Bruce, it's in the other thread on Lapping 101 - I'm assuming he wanted his pictured thread to be left alone, and us natter on about it here?
Mark
That's a fantastic illustrative thread Josh. Really shows everyone precisely how it's done.
Brilliant!
Well done!:)
Make this a Sticky In the newbies forum, the hone basics forum, and any FAQ that are developed.
Admins!, you listening?
I just nominated hone lapping 101 at this location. Go second it somebody! Very nice tutorial, well illustrated.
May I cast a dissenting voice to this? Nothing less than a 1000 grit finish for me and my razors. But... to each their own!:)Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshEarl
Of course, Randy. :) I meant to mention in the tutorial thread that you can also use a Norton 1K, which I think is what you use. :)
The Norton lapping stone is 220 grit, I think. To each his own. :)
Josh
I mentioned this last night in the worng thread I think .. but excellent work Josh . The photos are an excellent idea , clear and to the point ..
I look forward to seeing further guidance like that .. My g/f's brother is just starting out so this info is going to be a big help to him ( he also has me for first hand 1 on 1 but this is great ref material )
Garry :tu
Good tutorial. Really cleared up a lot.
Would you use this same method to lap a
Norton flattening stone?
John
John,
I haven't tried flattening a flattening stone. I imagine you'd need to do much the same thing, but with coarser sandpaper. If the flattening stone is aluminum oxide or something similar, it might take a while. The "flattening the flattening stone" thing is why I prefer DMTs. It just removes all doubt. :)
Josh
Josh,
I'd love to see your video. Where can I find it?
Howard,
It's actually a photo tutorial, and it's here.
Before you bust my chops about the pencil grid, I'll quickly state that I normally just look at the color of the hone to see when it's flat. :D I think the pencil grid is good for newbies.
Josh
Thanks Josh, very nice. By the way, I think you should add a link to the photo thread in the first post of this thread. :)
And I've noticed you're not kidding about barber hones. I have the coarse DMT and a small barber hone I thought I'd try lapping. I'm sure I spent half an hour or more and still not quite done (I really needed a break).
That would have been a great idea... The posts are locked for editing now. It didn't seem necessary because the tutorial thread was immediately underneath the discussion thread when I first posted them... :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by bjrn
Josh
*looks at watch*Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshEarl
*taps foot impatiently*
*looks at watch again*
STILL no honing 101 thread...what's up with that?? :w :nj ";"
+1.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshEarl
I usually flatten the nortons until the black and grey is gone, and the surface is virgin white again.
At that moment I assume it is flat enough to be used. Perhaps not sub-micron flat, but enough for all practical purposes.
Hmmmm. Well, that would require at least a 101 and a 102. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by mnealtx
Josh
Very nice tutorial. Now just need to find something flat to lap my norton on..... mmmmm that window will do nice :w
Steven
I added a link to the first post.