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02-12-2009, 12:26 PM
Thread: NOOBY ALMOST READY TO BUY HONES HELP
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Checking
I also wanted to check and see if anyone knows if there are any linen only strops? It is to late now, but just crious. Also, can you use both sides of a linen strop?
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02-11-2009, 12:51 PM
Thread: NOOBY ALMOST READY TO BUY HONES HELP
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Thanks. For the item 1 in the above quote, I...
Thanks. For the item 1 in the above quote, I have a little concern about using a DMT with the large wholes cut in the plate. Intuition tells me that this should not be used for straight razors. I...
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02-09-2009, 08:23 PM
Thread: NOOBY ALMOST READY TO BUY HONES HELP
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[quote=Rajagra;325100]With a 3" stone the end...
[quote=Rajagra;325100]With a 3" stone the end (toe) of the blade is always in contact with the hone, and thus gets more wear compared to the heel which is only in contact for a very short time if you...
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02-09-2009, 08:02 PM
Thread: NOOBY ALMOST READY TO BUY HONES HELP
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I think it's probably more of an aspergers...
I think it's probably more of an aspergers syndrome; it runs in the family. It's funny. I am good at artistic things and I am good at scientific methodical things. But when you try and combine the...
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02-09-2009, 07:43 PM
Thread: NOOBY ALMOST READY TO BUY HONES HELP
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I agree with your comment. Besides, any basic...
I agree with your comment. Besides, any basic course in sharpening just about anyting tells you to move in an X pattern. It lengthens the stroke and make the blade fracture at a slight angle...
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02-09-2009, 07:19 PM
Thread: NOOBY ALMOST READY TO BUY HONES HELP
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This Is GREAT!
THanks, THis is all great information! Please keep going if you have anything else at all to add anywhere. I will summarize the conversations in the first post latter tonight.
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02-09-2009, 06:51 PM
Thread: NOOBY ALMOST READY TO BUY HONES HELP
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To assist in answering these questions, below is...
To assist in answering these questions, below is the razor and strop I purchases online at Lee's Razors.
Dovo 5/8 "Astrale" Straight Razor
Illinois Strop Co. Model #127 Razor Strop -
02-09-2009, 06:44 PM
Thread: NOOBY ALMOST READY TO BUY HONES HELP
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Summarizing
I am summarizing these conversations in the first post of this thread, as these threads can often wonder. Please take a look at the answers from time to time throughout the life of this thread and...
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02-09-2009, 06:40 PM
Thread: NOOBY ALMOST READY TO BUY HONES HELP
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I baught the equipment from Lee's Razor's. I did...
I baught the equipment from Lee's Razor's. I did not pay the honing charge, but the box did arrive opened. I think this is because of shipping complications though. So, until I get my stones, do you...
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02-09-2009, 06:23 PM
Thread: NOOBY ALMOST READY TO BUY HONES HELP
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Boy, it sounds like there is some good...
Boy, it sounds like there is some good information there. Unfortunately, I can't seem to understand your English. Note also that I am fairly new and do not know all the slang and acronyms, so please...
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02-09-2009, 05:25 PM
Thread: NOOBY ALMOST READY TO BUY HONES HELP
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NOOBY ALMOST READY TO BUY HONES HELP
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My first straight edge arrived a few days ago with a linen/leather strop, shaving mug, soap, and badger brush. I have injoyed the last few shaves, something I have never actually said about...
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