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08-05-2010, 09:09 PM #1
Black tape residue on my hones
The tape I'm using tends to leave a slightly noticeable residue or slurry on my 8k. Is this indicative of bad technic or is it normal? Also will this affect my edge's contact with the grit?
I've been practicing with a few stones to get my bearings and a cheap razor recently and wanting to be careful before I move up to my nicer razors.
I should also note that after I run the razor through 4k/8k and ch12k, the edge is nice and smooth and pops hairs with ease.
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08-05-2010, 09:14 PM #2
A pic would be helpful. Is the tape leaving a black slurry, or is the hone removing steel? Good call practicing on cheap razors...That's exactly how you learn, what I would recommend....
I'm guessing your talking about a Norton...?We have assumed control !
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08-05-2010, 09:24 PM #3
If the residue is from the tape as opposed to swarf from the razor. I would do two things. First, get a better grade of tape. Second, change the tape once in a while if you are doing a lot of heavy honing ( bearing in mind the the fewer strokes the better, when it comes to honing).
As Zib suggests, you may just be seeing swarf, which is normal.
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08-05-2010, 09:32 PM #4
Buy yourself some tape different color than black. Red or white. Then it is easy to see if the color comes from the blade or tape.
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08-05-2010, 09:40 PM #5
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Thanked: 132343M, yes it does make a difference, exactly for the reason you mentioned...
Also there are basically 3/4 steps in the honing process
Bevel set
Sharpening
Polishing
Finishing (maybe)
If you are going to use tape, I would at least change the tape after the bevel set, and before the polishing/finishing....
JMHO
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08-05-2010, 09:41 PM #6
I use red. never noticed coloring beyond 1k. If it is the tape-could be a sign of too much pressure on the spine-which is a bit different than just saying too much pressure.
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08-05-2010, 10:05 PM #7
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Thanked: 3795Glen thinks he's OCD, but...
I use black tape for bevel setting, brown for sharpening, and red for polishing!
That way if I walk away from honing multiple razors I know at least approximately where I left off!