Thread: How do you stabilize your hone?

i just hold mine in my hand, but a towl in my lap, sit on the sofa and listen to the tv

Kees;

Good question, I use a couple different things if I am seated and honing multiple razors. Sticky pads www.handstands.comworkswell without spending lots of money. They are flat and rigid enough it will not allow the stone to see-saw even when wet. They are made with Kraton G a very soft and tacky thermo plastic resin. It’s whatever works best for you to maintain consistent control, especially during bevel set.

I have also experimented with sheet stock of Silicones, Urethanes, etc, etc.
I have a poly urethane low modulus (soft) sheet that I use which will hold my growing stone collection. Normally I will keep only three finishing stones out at a time. I also use the typical stone holder, which gets slurry all over the threads and will rust over time. If I am just touching up some razors then I am standing by the sink, holding in my hand. My final, FINAL finishing stone is usually done standing, held in hand.

Like the guy’s were saying getting the right clearance height and angle to work from is strictly user’s preference. For finishing, I like holding in my open palm the best. I hope this helps.

Mike

This is the best stone holder I have found so far.

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

i just hold mine in my hand, but a towl in my lap, sit on the sofa and listen to the tv

same here - works for me

Depends on the stone, some I hold, some have holders, Some need help. I have the rubber mat shelf liner dealie...but for something like the Shapton glass hones, like the 16k, I have special rubber feet that raise it about 1 inch...I have pics somewhere if your interested....beats their holder, and cost is "Free".....

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

This is the best stone holder I have found so far.

You hone Lefty?

I started out with Effexor, but the side effects were pretty bad so now I use a mixture of Wild Turkey and video games.

Oh, wait....you said "Hone" not "HOME".

Sorry.

I use my hand, or this:

I hold my hones when I use them. I started out by resting them on a folded towel on a wooden board but I found that I preferred to hold them.

I just rest them flat on my palm and hone away!

Jim,
I like-ee, If you want to go Au Natural, get a slab of teak wood to hone on. The fibers in teak wood will raise when wet and create a non skid surface, which is why teak is used for decking on sailing ships. I would love to get my hands on a big 4 x 4 x 10 chunk of teak wood.
Mike