Thread: My world is going flatter

Walking down the street I passed a glass shop.
I wondered what some flat tempered plate glass bits might
cost so I walked in and asked.

A week later and 35 bucks later I had these
three 4"x14" 3/8" thick flats. Since the minimum
order was $25 I went for three.

Six sides gives me a lot of choices for grit to apply.
If I can grock this tool see below for a pix.

Sounds like a nifty idea. I trust that the edges are beveled to avoid nasty cuts? Let us know how it works for you.

makes me wonder if plain tempered glass can be used for final polish or stropping

Originally Posted by janivar123

makes me wonder if plain tempered glass can be used for final polish or stropping

I use a 3" x 8" piece with newspaper wrapped around it all the time at home. Works great. When traveling, I wrap the paper around a lapped barber hone.

Originally Posted by red96ta

Sounds like a nifty idea. I trust that the edges are beveled to avoid nasty cuts? Let us know how it works for you.

Yes the edges are beveled...

So far so good. I already discovered a problem with the spine/ back of
one problem razor. I took a marker to both the spine and the blade
of the razor and found a problem that I am gently working on. Not so much
a smile but for sure a grin on the blade.

Originally Posted by niftyshaving

.......
later I had these
three 4"x14" 3/8" thick flats.
.......

I note that some folk have had trouble finding
abrasive films to use with glass plates.

I found a local store that carries "Pinnacle Honing Film"
that works for me (Woodcraft.com).

The 15 micron film was 3M-468L micro finishing film
and set a bevel nicely on a problem razor.

The 0.3 micron film was not labeled but as quickly
as it turned grey it cuts just fine.

Three strips in a pack....
My glass is 14" long so I have a perfect
match with their 14"x2.75" product.

Anyhow if looking for abrasive film to use with
flat glass look for Pinnacle® Honing supplies as
an option.