Thread: What are you working on?

Ok, didn't realize this. So the convex that seems to be in the blade sand with that. The heel and toe are lower than the center. Also I'm using a 1 inch pvc piece should I go bigger? Thanks for the guidance.

I find bigger can be hard to control. It is going to depend on how well you can work with it. Truly the only way to know is to try a little bigger piece. With a wobble maybe longer is better than wider, unless that was the question. Are we talking one inch diameter or length?

1 inch diameter and about 7 inches long.

Originally Posted by ejmolitor37

Ok, didn't realize this. So the convex that seems to be in the blade sand with that. The heel and toe are lower than the center. Also I'm using a 1 inch pvc piece should I go bigger? Thanks for the guidance.

You have to preserve the top of the spine/honewear and the bevel area somewhat as you are removing metal. You want to have a 'curve' in-between. If you take them down, much more has to be done to correct, even if action is taken.
Has to be done close on both sides as well.

Go for preserving the bevel and the top of the spine. Keep them as-is. Go for concavity in-between.

Originally Posted by ejmolitor37

1 inch diameter and about 7 inches long.

1 inch long.....1 inch diameter....

Cut it down to 1 inch in length? Not doubting just curious as to why?

Blades curve. Don't be changing it. 7 inch roll makes a sword or something.
Just thin the middle out! Get down close to the edge, but not the edge!

Think about a tiny bevel.

Ok I think I understand now. I'll cut it down and continue. Thanks for the help gents

So more like This? Also, where the pen is make that gradually smaller same with the spine. And I'm headed in the right direction?

Yes. Part. Of your target is to sand it down above the wide part of the bevel, the bevel width indicates it is a little thicker there.if the bevel is set it make it easier to see the thick and thin.