Thread: Balsa Prep

Originally Posted by pinklather

Would there be a rule of thumb about how many strokes, assuming .5m diamond on an SRD Felt strop? I'm thinking last strokes after stones.

I would suggest 5 to 10 strokes, with heavy leaning toward the 5 until you get a better sense of it.

Originally Posted by Utopian

I would suggest 5 to 10 strokes, with heavy leaning toward the 5 until you get a better sense of it.

The only thing I would add is that you don't need any more pressure than the weight of the blade.

Originally Posted by Lynn

The only thing I would add is that you don't need any more pressure than the weight of the blade.

Yes, "heavy leaning" was a terrible choice of words, wasn't it?

Dang, you guys are great. I sure appreciate your kind help.