It has been proved that the shortest distance between two points actually is a straight line, and you just took a 5 hour route for a 10 minute journey... :)
Nothing wrong with taking the scenic route just so long is that was your intention...
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Yes, it was a funny trip.
I was not sure how long I will need to set the bevel without tape and I think if it will took so long that I will ruin spine much more so I decide to put tape but when I saw that will be "Sizif job" I decide to remove it and proceed without.
Btw. this was my first honing of frown in past few years of my honing experience and all of that on Sheffield steel.
Definitely for such kind of job one needs coarser stone than Naniwa 1k and all can be finished in no more than 30-45 minutes.
I didn't find it that funny King2011...
Looks like to me you found out what needed to be done... and did it.
1. Way to go on your command of the English Language.
2. Excellent understanding of the tips given.
3. A Masterly touch of your own skill coupled with forum knowledge.
Bravo!
Well done... well done!