Thread: honing my big wedge

i finally sat down and started to hone up that monster wedge i bought a few months back. i have read that it can take a while to set the bevel. of that i have no doubt that i am in for a long process, but i have nothing else planned on this hot afternoon. the only downside is that upon inspection of the bevel, i noticed micropitting in it, so that is definately gonna add much time to my endevor.

if you love honing doesn't matter what is front of you you will get it done.
Wedges will take more time then hollow ground blades.
As long as wedge doesn't have warping etc you should be ok.
GL.
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Originally Posted by wvloony

i finally sat down and started to hone up that monster wedge i bought a few months back. i have read that it can take a while to set the bevel. of that i have no doubt that i am in for a long process, but i have nothing else planned on this hot afternoon. the only downside is that upon inspection of the bevel, i noticed micropitting in it, so that is definately gonna add much time to my endevor.

1st of all, good luck on you new project, hope all goes well for you!!
2nd how much PVC tape are you going to put on or are you going to "Follow The Body" of the blade removing all that metal required?? I was just wondering as you can probably tell, I'm no Wedge excpert!! [not to good at spelling, either]

As ever, tinkersd

i just set the bevel on a wedge last night, had micropitting too.. Taped the spine got it on a 220 and used firm pressure. Just long enough to get to clean metal and no more. Then up to the 1k to smooth out the 220 grit stuff until it shaved arm hair.

I'm not saying this is right and this is my first wedge and third honing job, but it worked for me.

PS: So glad the title of the thread wasn't a euphemism

i am using one layer of electrical tape. removing the micropitting on the bevel, well that is a slow process for me, i use my 1k to do it. and sham, it is one of those things that, i can work on it for a bit, take a break, and come back, i do enjoy the process, its a great feeling to know that i went from a very dull butter knife feel on the razor to a WOW, that was a smooth shave, if you know what i mean.

here is the link to the thread i posted when i first piced up this razor.



http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...-projects.html

Wow. That looks quite hefty. Not that I have any significant experience (only two wedges I've honed, near 5/8th and a 4/8th) but I think it is okay to have two levels of taping, especially concerning something as laborious a prospect as a true, dedicated wedge. One of my pro-honed blades is obviously double-beveled (6/8th wedge).

while i believe you are correct, i decided to go with just one, i want to keep it as simple as i can. i havent been able to pick it back up for a few days, and i dont want to forget where i left off when i get back to it, so i went with just on layer, i did notice that i was finally getting rid of the micro nicks in the edge before i set it down, now to get rid of the micropitting in the bevel area, and then i will be happy

I agree with you on using one layer of tape. Something that I have been playing with is when I am about to inspect the blade under magnification I will give it a few passes on a higher grit stone like a 8K. Usually only takes about 10x's. It seems to show "me" how I am doing on the bevel. Just wanted to throw something at ya. Once you are done you will really love it, that big ole' boy will mow down whiskers like a squeegee...no effort, no sound, only shaving bliss...

Originally Posted by tekbow

i just set the bevel on a wedge last night, had micropitting too.. Taped the spine got it on a 220 and used firm pressure. Just long enough to get to clean metal and no more. Then up to the 1k to smooth out the 220 grit stuff until it shaved arm hair.

I'm not saying this is right and this is my first wedge and third honing job, but it worked for me.

PS: So glad the title of the thread wasn't a euphemism

That was exactly the right thing to do.