Thread: The Point of Despair

What happened to the "Local Help" link

Anyway Rev, it might help you the most to go to your settings and put in a location, help might be closer then you think...

Lynn and I were just BS'n the other day on the phone about this exact topic, saying that the concept of pressure is probably the hardest thing to convey across the internet..

I also like the vid of Mark/Speedster and trust me it wasn't some thought out production, we came up with the idea about 20 minutes before we did the Vid but it is very realistic in that, it was the first time Mark had touched hones... Watching somebody that has 1000's of razors honed is great, for refining your technique, but sometimes watching somebody have the same issues as you are having might actually help more Reminds me of when I watch those carpenter vids and shows, and then try to build something myself, and not one damn corner is straight on mine, I want to take the hammer to the TV

It will come together, but I agree with Lynn, sometimes you just have to get up and walk away, I know I do...

Originally Posted by gssixgun

What happened to the "Local Help" link



Reminds me of when I watch those carpenter vids and shows, and then try to build something myself, and not one damn corner is straight on mine, I want to take the hammer to the TV

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Glenn, who wants straight corners anyhow

Rev is obviously not intersted in his own salvation. Too bad because so many of us are salivating....

Jerry
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OK, I'm going 'round his place right now! I think it's time for an intervention. Who's with me? I think we need pizza. And coffee. It's gonna be a long, long night...

I reached this point where you are maybe 5 times until my first 100 honed razor count, so I don't think it is abnormal that you are frustrated Take a break wait a few days, choose a honing method, read it a few times. When you are ready, drink a beer, get some good music, and start honing until you are satisfied. Honing is easy, getting really good at it is not, it takes time and practice, as everything out there.

Wow! I am overwhelmed with the response. I live in Charlotte, NC. I sent my blade for a professional honing after realizing I really needed to purchase a 1000 grit stone to set thebevel I ruined, and after my wife vetoed the additional expenditure. Besides, she more or less called me out on my obsession, telling me it had absented me from the children and put me in a foul mood to boot.

If someone lives in the area, I'd still like to learn. I have another blade or two I could mar. In all seriousness, I am grateful for your eagerness to help me. My lack of progress has ruined my life.

OK. So. Deep breath. Wife and kids are important. Failing is OK. Everyone fails all the time. Constantly; and without ceasing. You can do this. I've used 1600 grit wet and dry sandpaper at two bucks twenty a sheet to set a bevel. Are you concentrating? No you're not! Multiply that by ten. That's the level of concentration you need. You really need to be in the zone, frustration breeds non-in the zoneness....

Originally Posted by Rev

Wow! I am overwhelmed with the response. I live in Charlotte, NC. I sent my blade for a professional honing after realizing I really needed to purchase a 1000 grit stone to set thebevel I ruined, and after my wife vetoed the additional expenditure. Besides, she more or less called me out on my obsession, telling me it had absented me from the children and put me in a foul mood to boot.

If someone lives in the area, I'd still like to learn. I have another blade or two I could mar. In all seriousness, I am grateful for your eagerness to help me. My lack of progress has ruined my life.

Okay Rev this isn't good. Family and particularly children come first. Next have fun if it is ruining your life you are doing it wrong.

Third PM me your address and I will PIF you a bevel setting stone and do my best to answer whatever questions arise while you are learning.

It really does just keep getting better.

Jim