on the tape subject. i bought electrical tape from the dollar store and used it.. it was junk, the hone ate thru it and it left bumpy trail marks on the hone surface. then i decided to go to the hardware store and buy the real stuff, 3m - scotch whichever name brand you choose. that works much better and holds up without a problem.

next is if you are eating thru that tape you are most liking using too much pressure, especially at the spine. lighten up your touch. yes, you might not have the perfect edge the first set of pyramids that you do and you will have to do another set, but thats too be expected. can't get it perfect the first time usually.

~J