how to deal with bubbles and aligning with 3m film

So decided to give honing a go and i figured that the cheapest way to go would be with the 3m micro abrasive film (3M Micro Abrasive Film for Scary Sharpening - PSA at Tools for Working Wood).

In the WIKI one of the main complaints of using the film was dealing with the air bubbles and aligning the film. I screwed up 2 sheets of film before getting it right, (Using micro abrasive film - Straight Razor Place Wiki).

I believe i have solved the problem. Before you apply the film to the glass simply spray the glass with water and the film will "float" on top and allow you to position the film to your liking then simply roll the film out with your roller and alas no bubbles and perfectly aligned film.


I hope this helps some of you out.:)

Thanks for the info detroyt.

You should go add that little tip the wiki article. You will then be a hero among shavers for eternity

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Originally Posted by detroyt

So decided to give honing a go and i figured that the cheapest way to go would be with the 3m micro abrasive film (3M Micro Abrasive Film for Scary Sharpening - PSA at Tools for Working Wood).

In the WIKI one of the main complaints of using the film was dealing with the air bubbles and aligning the film. I screwed up 2 sheets of film before getting it right, (Using micro abrasive film - Straight Razor Place Wiki).

I believe i have solved the problem. Before you apply the film to the glass simply spray the glass with water and the film will "float" on top and allow you to position the film to your liking then simply roll the film out with your roller and alas no bubbles and perfectly aligned film.


I hope this helps some of you out.:)

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This isn't my original idea, but I can't remember who it was to give proper credit....

Anyway, fill your kitchen sink with water. Put your flat surface that you are putting the film on in the sink (submerged, of course). Now apply your 3m film while submerged. This *really* prevents bubbles.

If you don't have PSA 3m film, you can rub some glue stick on the back of the film, then do the above, but you have to be a bit faster about it, as most glue sticks are quite water soluble.