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Hey guys,
I just bought a DMT 1200 for bevel setting and was wondering how many passes do you think it would take to set a bevel on a razor? I know the answer can vary a lot, but I'm trying to get an idea of how fast the diamond stone cuts relative to a waterstone for example.
I asked the same question in chat the other night. Answer was somewhere in the vicinity of 50 on a really dull razor.
Depends on how dull the blade is, etc. I usually do 50 and watch how evenly the marker ink goes away, then do the TNT.
I still don't have mine but it should be here soon. How do you like yours?
I'm hoping to use that followed by a belgian blue + coticule
I've heard of people breaking it in and other people saying that they come already good to go.
Thanks Ray!
How many more passes do you do after the TNT, I know it dulls the blade a little so..?
Be sure to break in the DMT before using it on your razors!
Can't really answer that question. I do it until all the marker goes away and then I do 20 more. But it really takes some experience to get it right. I love mine, its great for bevel setting on slightly dull razors. Breadknifed razors OTOH... I think I need a D8XX.... :| For lapping too.
edit: only joking about the D8xx for grinding metal. Sorta.... have a d8c.
... but be sure not to ruin the DMT by lapping hones and letting slurry build up. (If you do any lapping, do it under running water.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Seraphim
Read the instructions on the box! Only ignore them once you understand the risks.
I'm not sure I'll use t for lapping since I heard that my belgian blue and coticule don't need lapping that often.
What exactly do you mean by break it in? I don't have a chisel...would big kitchen knife work as well?
What kind of motion should I do with the knife on it? I don't want to ruin it either...
When it passes the TNT, that is when the razor grabs my nail tight and even along the entire blade, then I know the bevel is set. I stop then and move on to the next grit. I usually use the blue and coticule after that, like you plan to. The TNT dulls the edge if you use it after honing beyond 4k.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dups
If you haven't yet, watch heavyduty's honing video. Lots of good info there.
While you are getting used to the plate and you start setting bevels one piece of electrical tape would be advisable IMO. It will take metal off the spine a lot quicker then a Norton. Once you are used to it do as you please tape or not. Just my two cents.
Saw one in use today at the SF get together, I hope to get one soon as well. Good luck with yours, please let us know how you like it.
Serg