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12-19-2012, 03:30 PM #11Member
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. I like the way he keeps his razor on the stone and does this loop after each flip over. Kept my arm level with the hone, taped only above the blade, changed tape after bevel set and prior to last finisher, tried to keep the pressure even. Started with my Chosera 1K (soaked and lapped), moved up through a series of naturals each with a slurry and then did about 40 strops on linen and then 50 on leather.OK, so I grabbed a previously unhoned American 5/8 full hollow razor that I picked up at an auction. If I can't hone this type of razor I might as well hang it up. Things are looking up.
Took all the advice and watched Glen's video above as well as the English fellow Liam Razor Sharpening - YouTube
So, the results are that things are getting much better. I am still not completely even on the bevel, but it isn't as pronounced. I tried to correct any uneven areas on the 1K before i moved on. My heels are not getting enough and one side is a bit heavy, but not as bad as before. I did try the heel forward adice and that helped some. I think that it is easy for the heel to fall off the stone too soon and get neglected.
After stropping, the entire length of the bevel met the HHT, which is a first for me
Was testing it on my thumb throughout the process, but not exactly sure what to feel. Shaved like a champ. Now i will go back and work on my taller blades.
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12-20-2012, 05:23 AM
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That's all that matters. Congratulations!Originally Posted by HarryA
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12-24-2012, 06:37 PM
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I have Arthritis in my shoulders and and wrists and hands Osteo by name.
I do many a time use both hands to keep the razor evenly on the stone, sometimes I go one handed, but then my joints get tired and I have to go 2 handed, very very light pressure, works the same both ways for me, YMMV.
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12-24-2012, 08:38 PM
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Uneven Pressure
To Tinkersd. What you may want to try are Crafting Gloves. Usually sold in the sewing and quilting section of stores. They're designed to be used for work requiring repetitive movements.
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12-24-2012, 09:13 PM
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Those are called "pigtail strokes"
12-24-2012, 09:38 PM
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Thank you I'll try to find a pair, probably would help!
12-24-2012, 10:05 PM
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There are lot's of factors involved. Not just your honing, but the condition of the blade. You'll find many blades are far from perfect. The difference is experience. An experienced honer can make up for it.
You can most definitely add some pressure while honing to a shallow spot in your bevel. If one side of the bevel is not existent, and the other side very pronounced, you can add strokes to non existent side. Glen shows this in one of his videos.
Honestly, your talking cosmetics most of the time. The shave is what matter's most. If your getting good shaves, I wouldn't worry too much about the bevel not being perfect.
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