Thread: Taped wedge help

Originally Posted by funkadelyk

Figured it out thanks for the help.

Since you figured it out, could you please share what the problem was? I, for one, have no idea how you accomplished this sticking.

Originally Posted by funkadelyk

I've been working on a W&B wedge with 2 pieces of tape and when I got to Naniwa SS 8K the tape is sticking to the hone. More like grabbing it during the stroke and making the stroke very jerky. At first I just pushed with my other hand to guide the razor down and back, but when the razor grabs it seems that I'm applying unwanted/unintended extra pressure to force it moving down the hone. Next I tried changing the tape which didn't work, so finally I tried adding some liquid dish soap which also didn't work. Anyone else have this issue and if so what should I do?

Have you lapped the stone?
If you had a long honing session it can be full of metal and tape -stuff. When I was struggling with my wedge, I noticed that it was better to work if you have a clean yellow stone.

Edit:
I have Naniwa SS 1, 5 and 8K.

Originally Posted by wsfarrell

I've been using a few drops of dish soap in a spray bottle on all kinds of stones for years, without (apparent) ill effect. Does anyone have a reference for soap harming synthetics?

I know Shapton for sure advises against it. Many synthetics have resins binders that could degrade in the alkali from the soap. Ones that are not resin binded might fare better, but I would think twice about it.