Thread: chromium oxide scratches

You need to be careful. Not all CrO is the same. I know they sell the stuff for lapidary work and it comes in a bar or powder form and is called simply CrO however it contains other stuff which is great for lapidary work but very bad for a razor. before you buy make sure it's the pure stuff.

Originally Posted by deejaykamoe

it was stuff made by phil from classicedge.ca he sent me a sample, i have the puma paste which i guess i will put on a different surface and use that instead. whats my cheapest bet for a new surface? balsa? i dont want to order another paddle strop

You can buy a balsa strip for fairly cheap at an arts and craft store. I think if you get a thick piece you should be fine. I sand it down with some high grit sand paper too.

Btw, since you are experimenting it might take a few times, some trial and error to get everything down.

thanks! now one more thing, should i go back and do a few strokes on my naniwa 12,000? or will the crox get those scratches out? theyre quite fine scratches

Wouldnt hurt. Hard to say from here though.

and to sand down the balsa, i have a dmt which i use for lapping its pretty coarse is that ok to use?

Get some 1,000 grit or higher 3m or Norton sandpaper.

what happens if i use my DMT? can i use my naniwa 1k stone? to sand it? i like my dmt because its fast

Originally Posted by deejaykamoe

im using a leather paddle right now and maybe its what i did to the leather? someone told me to sand the leather down so its more rough and then rub the chrox could that be the problem?

I think you hit the nail on the head. Sandpaper contaminated the strop.

Michael

Balsa is very fine. You will not need a lot to sand it down. I would avoid using stones you sharpen your razors with to sand the balsa, IMO.