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Well now you're just splitting hairs Steve.:roflmao:rofl2::roflmao:rofl2:

Wow! I missed a lot while busy yesterday. Mike is right Steve. You really are making good progress for the little time you have been doing it. I too learned in the dark and had to unlearn then...

As Louis Pasteur said, "Luck favors the prepared."

It's a good feeling to know you have accomplished something that has seemed elusive. Especially something that is deceptively difficult....

The thumb nail test (TNT)will kill the edge so don't do it at the very end. Always end off the stone. It won't go through the nail unless you are really leaning on it AND have micro-thin nails....

Probably jointing too much or not bringing back the edge enough afterwards. It also depends on What you're joining on. I don't use the edge of a stone I use my thumbnail which also gives you feedback...

Steve, that is a good question and observation which shows that you are absorbing information and putting it to use. It should not be overlooked that you were able to shave off of bevel set. That is...