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04-19-2013, 10:59 PM #1Senior Member
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Just received my hones yesterday
This is my first set of hones for razors so I have some lapping to do.
Guess I will go to Home Depot or Lowes and look for a granite tile or something to use as my plate for the sandpaper.
Any suggestions, etc appreciated.
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04-19-2013, 11:22 PM #2Senior Member
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Use the wet/dry paper from the auto parts stores (3M brand). I would go w/ 400 or 600 grit personally. On the 1k and 4k do 5 grids and 3 or 4 on the 8k. Watch gssixguns norton lapping vid on youtube first. It will take a while to lap all these, but take your time and don't rush otherwise you will end up with an uneven stone and an uneven sharpened razor.
ProudMarineDad likes this.Mastering implies there is nothing more for you to learn of something... I prefer proficient enough to not totally screw it up.
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04-19-2013, 11:36 PM #3Senior Member
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Those are my workhorses. Don't skimp on the water, and let the weight of the hones do much of the work. Mine were very easy to lap. YMMV, though. Some find they have to lap off more of the surface than others to get to smooth, usable surfaces.
And ditto on your Rush shout-out; long overdue!ProudMarineDad likes this.There are many roads to sharp.
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04-20-2013, 12:10 AM #4Senior Member
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Thanks guys. I have watched gssixgun's video as well as others and will do so again.
My son is a Drill Instructor in the United States Marine Corps at Parris Island, SC
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