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04-09-2013, 04:51 PM
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Hi Guys, Just wanted to drop a quick message...
Hi Guys,
Just wanted to drop a quick message to those who have been following the Zulu Grey and contributing in this thread: (and of course to say thank you very much for all your time.)
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02-17-2013, 05:08 PM
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Guys I've redesigned the label that I'm including...
Guys I've redesigned the label that I'm including with the Zulu Grey's, so if any of you would like new/additional labels I'm happy to post them off at the cost of the letter.
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01-25-2013, 02:13 PM
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Hi Daro, Yeah for sure, this was my thinking...
Hi Daro,
Yeah for sure, this was my thinking pretty much. I know the coticule bouts are sold as a way of not wasting any part of the stone, so just wanted to see if guys felt this was useful..... -
01-22-2013, 09:45 AM
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Hi Guys, I fear this thread is becoming a bit...
Hi Guys,
I fear this thread is becoming a bit unwieldy, but thanks indeed for all the dedicated contributions to it.
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12-24-2012, 07:17 PM
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It keeps filling up, then I make space, then it...
It keeps filling up, then I make space, then it fills up, then I make space..... sigh.. Making space again now, apologies indeed.
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11-27-2012, 05:13 PM
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Hi Guys, I just wanted to post some progress...
Hi Guys,
I just wanted to post some progress images. You can see a bit of my stone-surface-grinder-contraption in one of the shots. The stone you see here just has such a nice figuring that... -
11-23-2012, 04:57 AM
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Hey Guys, Just a little update.. I sent out...
Hey Guys,
Just a little update.. I sent out 12 more hones last week and am still in the process of finishing another 13 ready to send off in the coming week. If you didn't receive a PM/email then... -
11-12-2012, 03:48 PM
Thread: South African Hones....
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Double post..
Double post..
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11-12-2012, 03:47 PM
Thread: South African Hones....
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Guys I just wanted to clarify what I mean by the...
Guys I just wanted to clarify what I mean by the 'skin' on my stones. I see now that you guys may be confusing the orange 'stains' in the stone for what I'm calling the skin, but I realise it's...
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11-12-2012, 02:30 PM
Thread: South African Hones....
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PM me with specific questions on sales etc. as...
PM me with specific questions on sales etc. as Scott has rightfully advised.
But regarding the aesthetics of natural stones, including the Zulu Grey, do guys here prefer the orange natural 'skin'... -
11-12-2012, 08:30 AM
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Hey John, yours and 11 others will be in the mail...
Hey John, yours and 11 others will be in the mail on Wednesday for sure.. :)
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11-12-2012, 06:27 AM
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Hi Guys, Just wanted to pop in again to say...
Hi Guys,
Just wanted to pop in again to say I'm working hard on prepping existing orders as well as future-proofing my readiness for new orders.
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11-08-2012, 01:17 PM
Thread: South African Hones....
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Guys, plenty of folks have asked me for slurry...
Guys, plenty of folks have asked me for slurry stones and I've simply said that for this hone I think a well worn, medium to fine grit diamond card is best as that is what I find to work very well. I...
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11-06-2012, 10:15 PM
Thread: South African Hones....
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Guys just a quick note to let you know I'm not...
Guys just a quick note to let you know I'm not dead. I'm just working furiously to get your orders out. I'm working on 12 new stones and looking to send them out in about a week or so. I've been made...
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10-31-2012, 03:45 PM
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Well, what I said was I think you guys should...
Well, what I said was I think you guys should FIRST lacquer the underside, wait for it to completely dry, then apply the label and recoat with lacquer. That way you have the label completely sealed...
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10-30-2012, 04:29 PM
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Hey DoubleO - I think your previous post at the...
Hey DoubleO - I think your previous post at the end there was just worded poorly, as you have addressed in your latest post.
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10-30-2012, 06:26 AM
Thread: South African Hones....
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Hi guys, I just wanted to pop in with a quick...
Hi guys,
I just wanted to pop in with a quick catch up - Firstly just want to say again how glad I am in reading the very detailed shave reviews using my Zulu Grey hone, it really makes it all... -
10-17-2012, 08:56 AM
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Hey Stefan, PM sent regarding the other two hones.
Hey Stefan, PM sent regarding the other two hones.
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10-16-2012, 05:16 PM
Thread: South African Hones....
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Stefan, Thank you so much for the kind words and...
Stefan, Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking time to post such nice images and to give your impressions in using the stone. I also really appreciate that you took time to even point...
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10-09-2012, 09:37 PM
Thread: South African Hones....
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Thanks Rich, I'm pretty keen to hear more of your...
Thanks Rich, I'm pretty keen to hear more of your thoughts regarding my other two hones. Thanks again for doing all this man, your expertise is much appreciated indeed. I'm sure all who are following...
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10-09-2012, 03:56 PM
Thread: South African Hones....
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First round of stones sent. (2nd round off in a...
First round of stones sent. (2nd round off in a few days..)
- Guys, please report back here when you receive your Zulu Greys. I expect some nice "still-in-the-wrapper" pictures before you rip them... -
10-03-2012, 05:37 PM
Thread: South African Hones....
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Thanks for the interest -PM sent. Well,...
Thanks for the interest -PM sent.
Well, everyone is awaiting delivery I'm afraid, as I've just yesterday got the the printing for the labels etc. back from my printer. So a bit more lapping on... -
09-24-2012, 04:38 PM
Thread: South African Hones....
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Hey George, yours would be that lovely 6 x 2...
Hey George, yours would be that lovely 6 x 2 right on the top :)
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09-24-2012, 04:21 PM
Thread: South African Hones....
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Hi Guys, I just wanted to post some extra...
Hi Guys,
I just wanted to post some extra pictures of the Zulu Greys I've just cut. It's nice to see them as a neat group of blocks in various sizes - and the figuring is quite consistent - which... -
09-20-2012, 09:49 PM
Thread: South African Hones....
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Hey Rich, very cool man. Appreciate the time and...
Hey Rich, very cool man. Appreciate the time and dedication you're putting into this. Excited about these results I must say..
- Mike.
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