Thread: Irritation off of 8k Norton? Higher grit needed??

Thanks for the input everyone

I think I'll do what Geln said and just practice on the 8k more. I know I'll get it perfect sooner or later!

Dave

i will agree pretty much completely with glen,so i will add my tuppence worth too....i use a steich-reimen paddle strop with all my razors with .50 and leather, this works great however before I had hones i bought a tony miller 4 sided paddle with the four different pastes 3.0,1,0.5 & .25. I guess the cost of the paddle was the thing for me initially plus it gave me a great deal of stropping practice. I have a couple of razors still that have never touched a hone and they shave great.I will say when budget is an issue this is a far less painful option.

On a norton overhoning is possible but caution will look after this, shaptons are exspensive and very nice so coticules are a great idea also.i always believe that price is always an issue ( cos Im scottish) but the info on this thread will assist you greatly,enjoy your learning and you cant go wrong.

happy honing, simon

Originally Posted by clrobert60

A relatively inexpensive option is a Chinese 12K, they can be had for $20. I'm very satisfied with mine.

Where? I saw one online that was 30.00 and had to be paid to and shipped from the Baltic states. I passed it up.

Originally Posted by clrobert60

A relatively inexpensive option is a Chinese 12K, they can be had for $20. I'm very satisfied with mine.

I'd love a pointer to a cheap 12k stone... anyone??

Natural Polishing Water Stone - Woodcraft.com

They're running a free shipping special. I ordered the 2'' wide stone today. Looking forward to trying it after the coticule.

Jordan

Originally Posted by FloorPizza

I'd love a pointer to a cheap 12k stone... anyone??

Natural Polishing Water Stone - Woodcraft.com


I don't know if the 8 x 2 x 1 they offer on this page for $20 is the same grit as the 8 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 for $35 but if it is the same it would be a heck of a bargain.