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09-28-2011, 11:19 AM #1Recovering truckdriver
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Honing a smile.
Ok I am attempting my first smiling edge. I am so excited.
Any tips you guys might have? I will be using Naniwa 1k, 5k, 8k, and 12k and plan to use a swooping X stroke. The reason I am starting with the 1K is there is some minor rust on the edge itself mostly at the toe. I also noticed that the edge is uneven at the heel, so I will be resetting the bevel.
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09-28-2011, 11:22 AM #2I used Nakayamas for my house
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use a magic marker to figure out what stroke works best to get the bevels in contact with the stone.
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09-28-2011, 11:24 AM #3Norton convert
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Start by watching these:
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09-28-2011, 11:30 AM #4..mama I know we broke the rules...
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heel slightly forward ......
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09-28-2011, 11:32 AM #5Recovering truckdriver
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OMG I spent nearly half an hour looking for those videos. Couldn't remember who did them. Thanks a million.
Wish me luck.
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09-28-2011, 12:32 PM #6I shave with a spoon on a stick.
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When you hone a smile, the whole world smiles with you.
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09-28-2011, 02:06 PM #7Recovering truckdriver
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Originally Posted by Slartibartfast
Ironically that is exactly what I was thinking of when I posted this. Great minds think alike. Thats too funny.
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09-28-2011, 02:13 PM #8Recovering truckdriver
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Just a little update so far. The edge was very nasty. It has taken me about an hour so far to get the edge even close to being even. I do think I may get to shave with it tonight. And Thanks for the tip mainaman it is requiring a swooping X. And if Glen decides to stop by this post thanks for taking the time to do the videos,
most helpful.
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09-28-2011, 02:51 PM #9At this point in time...
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You are most welcome, glad they helped somebody out...
BTW What brand of razor size etc ??? Pics???
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09-28-2011, 03:03 PM #10Recovering truckdriver
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It is a Torrey and I am just assuming its about a 5/8. It was given to me by my sister. Free Torrey!!!! I was so excited that I just started going to work and forgot to take a before shot. I will post a pic shortly.
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