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Great to know that. I will try to obtain some 3m.

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Thanks everyone for the advice. Highly appreciated. I will probably need to order the Norton 4/8 from the states as its not available here. The only honing stone carried by my local Ace Hardware...

I did use electrical tape on the spine initially, but somehow during the honing, it displaced/came off. Is this indication I am using excessive pressure?

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My apologies, it's a typo. It's a 1200 stone

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Yeah, I believe I have really messed it up..

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Earlier typo 1200 to 12k.I am still waiting for my 30x loupe to arrive. So basically, honing blind. I have probably messed up the spine and the bevel. The 1200 stone is a local synthetic brand...

I had a few attempts at 1k to set the bevel. Finished on the C12k, stropped with paste, then tried the shave test.. Feels sharp enough, but then,, nothing.. Feels like trying to shave with a...

My first attempt at restoring and honing a vintage W&B 5/8 wedge. Such a pain to set the bevel. Had to swoop down to a 220, followed by 1200,finished with a C12k. Shave test this evening. ...