Thread: Chipping after shaving HRC issues? Custom Razors

Originally Posted by mainaman

You lose nothing by trying 2 layers. If the edge holds then you have two variables to figure out only,: 1. how wide to make the blade for the spine thickness you are at to increase the angle and avoid chipping. 2. The HT might be off, although chipping does not occur at low hardness. You should see problems with edge holding and bevel setting if you HRC is too low.

After u mentioned the tape I came straight home to one of the blades... I was really anxious and excited, had the problem I've been having really be as simple as bevel angle... immediately slapped 3 layers of tape and honed... edge was chippying... then i bread onifed the blade a bit and honed again... it was chipping... I went ahead and took pictures in hopes this would help....

Originally Posted by RezDog

What is was getting at is if you recently changed your belt from one model to another. Like you just started using zircon belts or a ceramic. There was a thread not that long ago about makers discussing that time saved using a diamond plate to the initial bevel set did not always save time because it sometimes causes chipping. These are other possible areas you can look for solutions. Try setting the bevel with an 800 grit hone.

Thanks! Will do! Any suggestion works!