Thread: small BBW

I have a Coticule 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 in large and 4 1/2 long. Now I am going to buy a second stone: a BBW.
Since I work well with my coticule, is 1 1/8 x 4 a good dimension for the BBW? The next step would be 7 3/4 x 2. I think I will use the BBW to settle bevels on ebay razors too, since I have no low grit stones. In this case will the wider one help?

[I read around about similar questions, but a custom answer is welcome! eh!]
Thanks!

if you are planning to work on ebay razor's BBW WONT be so much help.you need to go 1000 grit .after this you can use BBW.hope hleps

...mmm... I read about guys using the BBW as first stone, but OK: I could use my coticule+slurry to start and then the BBW. Right? In this case?

no oppsite 1000+bbw+coticule with slurry then without slurry.good luck
this is for ebay razor

Thanks! I wrote it because I read this in the wiki page by Bart:

Final notes
Some Coticules are fast cutters when a slurry is raised. Those specimen are quite capable of doing the work of the DMT-E in the above honing paradigm. Use a milk-like consistency for the slurry and gradually wash it down to plain water during your last 40 strokes. Then proceed to the BBW for step 2.

what he means dmt e is equvalent of 1200 grit now bbw is aprox 4000 and belgian coticule is 8000 and more(this griting natural hone is just for guiding)
he is right to say with slurry cuts faster use it and then slowly dilute the slurry for final edge.
i think if you read more you should see he will mention using coticule after bbw.This is what i know.hope helps.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

what he means dmt e is equvalent of 1200 grit now bbw is aprox 4000 and belgian coticule is 8000 and more(this griting natural hone is just for guiding)
he is right to say with slurry cuts faster use it and then slowly dilute the slurry for final edge.
i think if you read more you should see he will mention using coticule after bbw.This is what i know.hope helps.

What I've understood was that the Coticule with heavy slurry removed more metal faster than the BBW with slurry due to higher garnet content.

It then required a follow up with the BBW with medium to lightly heavier slurry for increased sharpness.

This is then followed by coticule with water only for a high level of polish and smooth shave.

Please correct me if I'm wrong but that was what I got from Bart's writings.

I've personally done the Coticule w/slurry x, circles, and Japanese style. Following this I use a coticule with slurry but very thin and with the standard x pattern.

I really like the vast modes of the coticule.
My 2cents.
MikeB

..that one was my idea too..

A very fast coticule with slurry can do the job but consider the cost compared to a small DMT.

The size you mention is great I use narrow small hones even for my DMT's. (D4's) Makes it much easier to hone those eBay jobs if the spine is less than straight.

Originally Posted by sdsquarepoint

What I've understood was that the Coticule with heavy slurry removed more metal faster than the BBW with slurry due to higher garnet content.

MikeB

Ok Now i have problem with this sentences.
this is the what i know.
BBW has larger garnets then Coticule.
FAst Cutting is depend on size of the garnet not the amount of it in square/ F(+what joins garnets together -material) .etc.I hope i am clear in this.If Mr Bart has some scientific prove i don't know and i can't put word's on his or anyone else mouth.