Thread: taping spines

I'm sure this has been brought up before, I just couldn't find it. But on the subject of taping spines (for wedges) that it seems that it considered best to use (let's say) 4 layers of tape to set the initial bevel, and then 2 layers of tape to work in the rest of the edge.

Would it not be more effective to create an initial bevel with 2 layers of tape to 4? This way a finer angle is set upon the wider cut bevel?

Thoughts...inspirations, epiphanies or just plain old experience, on this would be great.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...le-layers.html

That is from today

Samuel

Not being facetious here ok but if you look up see where it says


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Hit the link that says "Honing" that opens this whole forum to you, then hit " Search this Forum " that will open a box type in the word "Taping" you will get about 200 links just from there...

ah,

Thank you very much. sorry about this irrelevent thread. Feel free to remove it. (Though on a side note, maybe tape should be added to the wiki)

It's use is a rather controversial subject so it has never been added..

and actually this thread might help somebody else find what they are looking for too so we'll leave it for more info

feel free to pm me if you have more questions after your seach...

The first way, 4-2, is the standard method here or variations on that like 2-1, 3-2-1 etc. The high count of layers initially is to assist in rapidly removing any nicks from edge while also reducing the amount of hone wear and minimize the width of the bevel.

The progression you are referring to 2-4 or variations would result in what is called a micro bevel in the woodworking world.

It all depends on what your trying to accomplish.

Hope this helps,