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Thread: Wish me luck, guys!
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11-04-2006, 07:15 PM #1
Wish me luck, guys!
I'm a newbie just starting out with straights.
I have bought a strop, a cheapo razor and today my waterstones arrived.
I have a razor coming across the Pond from Joe, but in the meantime, I thought I would have a go at honing.
I've read all the tips and advice I can find, so its time I jumped in and have a go!
Here goes!
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11-04-2006, 07:52 PM #2
Luck... and a little patience. Have fun!
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11-04-2006, 08:02 PM #3
Good luck! Welcome to the 'club'!
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11-04-2006, 09:10 PM #4
Well, I dont think I've ruined the blade!
But its not shaving sharp, either
So, what would you recommend?
Start the pyramid all over again?
I have made some progress - I tried the thumb nail test. If it was one of my knives, I would be fairly happy with the result, but it's just not sharp enough for shaving!
Not easy is it!
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11-04-2006, 09:44 PM #5
Hi Frank. Did you lap the hones before using them? Even new hones need to be lapped (made totally flat) before using them.
Also, have you got a copy of Lynn's DVD? I used this when I was learning to hone and it was very helpful.
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11-04-2006, 10:11 PM #6
Dude! Two hours between posts does not a patient man make!
A little more honing, lap it too. Practice!
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11-04-2006, 11:13 PM #7
Originally Posted by Iwan
Originally Posted by AFDAVIS11