Thread: Why Tape The Spine of a Straight Razor?

Yes, Bob! Harold speaks the truth. It can also be a 'controversial' subject!

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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

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Just trying to keep Glen's BP down!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Just trying to keep Glen's BP down!

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one thing to remember is if you do tape the spine pay attention to the thickness of the tape. some tape is .007 of an inch and some more. I use one that is 8 1/2 thousand of an inch. a friend uses one that is .010 of an in. it will make a difference.

Originally Posted by rhensley

one thing to remember is if you do tape the spine pay attention to the thickness of the tape. some tape is .007 of an inch and some more. I use one that is 8 1/2 thousand of an inch. a friend uses one that is .010 of an in. it will make a difference.

I don't know what the thickness is, but I always use the same brand, Scotch Super 33. So I don't sweat the thickness variable. Thanks for pointing that out though.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I don't know what the thickness is, but I always use the same brand, Scotch Super 33. So I don't sweat the thickness variable. Thanks for pointing that out though.

That would be .007 thickness. the 88 is the 8 1/2 thickness. either is good as long as you stay with the same one.

I heard that if you tape the spine the bevel angle gets changed so much.....ah forget it.

Yep ....just ask Glen aka Sixxgun...he would love to talk about it ....LOL