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04-12-2009, 03:07 PM #11I Bleed Slurry
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Would you tape the spine even for just touch ups on a wedge? I am receiving my first sheffield 7/8 wedge soon and want to know how to do touch ups on the razor. Is the tape only for bevel setting? You can see the blade in the classifieds page 3-4 april 6.
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04-12-2009, 03:18 PM #12Senior Member
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I would use the same amount of tape any time it touches the hone. I believe I have read some create a double bevel, but they go from no tape to more tape, not vice versa.
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04-12-2009, 07:21 PM #13Senior Member
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well I believe this wedge I own is pretty common it is the lather well shave well one, which I believe if it isn't a full wedge it is very close to it. I am getting some results from honing it and I am keeping it with one tape though some parts of the edge seem to have a larger bevel I will post pictures soon once I buy a camera like thise month or something to get some more appropiate feedback. Can someone post pictures of a wedge just to see what the bevel looks like please? thanks.
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04-13-2009, 02:57 AM #14The Great & Powerful Oz
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3 layers of tape
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04-13-2009, 02:59 AM #15The Great & Powerful Oz
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No tape
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04-14-2009, 03:01 PM #16Senior Member
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ok so I am getting a little bit frustrated, the middle of the blade is developing chipping I think its time to send it to a pro, and find a wedge I can actually practice on not one I am trying to shave with. Thanks for all the tips though I think its only a matter of practice.
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04-14-2009, 10:33 PM #17Senior Member
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why do you think it's chipping? too much pressure?
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04-15-2009, 12:35 AM #18The Great & Powerful Oz
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Good thread here on a problem W&B
http://straightrazorpalace.com/advan...ling-edge.html“The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.”
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04-15-2009, 03:18 AM #19< Banned User >
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I've got a Wosty that looks exactly like that with no tape. Its mildly annoying. Enough so that I'm seriously thinking of taping it....
Originally Posted by onimaru55
No tape
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04-15-2009, 07:36 AM #20The Great & Powerful Oz
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I used to tape all my spines. Changed my mind now unless there's cosmetics like worked spines etc. involved.
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