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02-24-2009, 12:24 AM #41
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02-24-2009, 03:02 AM #42
It is a good question. For my part, I fully saturate the hone in plain water for about an hour, so the soapy water is probably staying pretty well on the surface.
I have no idea what's in regular dishwashing liquid, but I also wonder whether my "Mountain Suds" biodegradable camping soap might be oil-free.Keep your pivot dry!
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02-24-2009, 03:06 AM #43
I think the only way to damage some synthetic hones is if you leave them soaking for a long time in a solution of Sodium Carbonate (washing Soda) which may be in some detergents. Some will tend to dissolve. As Nun said "rinse when finished". No problemo.
Last edited by onimaru55; 02-24-2009 at 03:08 AM.
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02-24-2009, 03:43 AM #44
When using lather
do you use the same consistence as when shaving or do you add some water to make it thinner like a slurry
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02-24-2009, 03:50 AM #45
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Thanked: 335I gotta try the a few drops of soap in the water technique. Hopefully it will turn my honing efforts from adequate to awesome.
Should I start with my Norton India Giant Combination? Brown side or orange? Just kidding. Crystolon her we come!
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02-25-2009, 01:30 AM #46
Maybe start with a house brick Bruce
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02-25-2009, 07:56 PM #47
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Thanked: 2Hello all,
Sorry to bother you all.
I am looking at the Norton stones site, i am looking at wet stones,can i ask if the Norton 4/8k you experts talk about is the extra fine/ultra fine 4000/8000 8 x 3 x 1" WATERSTONES ???
many thanks
Brian
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02-25-2009, 08:05 PM #48
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Thanked: 2i have just seen that one is £70 so for what i need to do isnt really worth it, all i need to do is send it off to Steve or one of his pals At Home sister company to The Invisible Edge for just over £16 for hone & strop.
I have 14 Straight razors but i will only rotate 2 for my shaving....well for now anyway lol.
regards,
Brian
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02-28-2009, 02:26 PM #49
Thanks. I have to try this lather thing. I need a little better sharpness. I hope this does it.
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03-02-2009, 12:44 AM #50
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Thanked: 278Please - only to be done by advanced users...
YouTube - Straight Razor Honing on a Brick (This is a joke)