Making Your Own Goniometer: How To? (2 replies)
Definition of a Goniometer I found a Ryobi laser level. I was able to aim the laser leveler at the blade, and the laser gets split into two. I am not sure how set up my angles. I think the only way to...
View ArticleCarter-Stanley Sharpening Method Series (1 reply)
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View ArticleBurr Removal : What Works, What Doesn't (2 replies)
I am wanting to start a conversation about everyone's experience with burr removal. Here is my opinion: There is a lot of misinformation about the burr. Chris/me2 noticed something about burr removal...
View ArticleDmt vs eze-lap (1 reply)
Dmt used to have good diamond stones, the ones I bought 10 years ago the quality was poor. The diamonds were not evenly distributed along the entire surface of the stones - especially around the edges...
View Article(Micro) convexing from pasted MDF (2 replies)
An amateur clockmaker found that a pasted MDF lap produced an insufficiently flat result when polishing steel hardware, and changed to tin. I thought it relevant for those seeking ultimate geometric...
View ArticleBeburring On The Stone Without Microbeveling Or Stropping (no replies)
I have been working on this for a while. What you do is get the burr to be minimized as possible. When it is on one side, make short, edge leading, light passes until you do not detect the burr on...
View ArticleTop Five Things To Avoid Doing With Your Japanese Knife (no replies)
[www.youtube.com] The other day I was thinking about care of carbon steel knives, as I have half a dozen of them. I haven't had any issues with them, but I wash them by hand, and keep them dry. Nice...
View ArticleWire edges (no replies)
I would love to pick some experiences sharpeners brains here. I am no pro, but I have sharpened knives more than Straight razors. When honing a knife i use the burr method, but with straight razors I...
View ArticleHow To Tell When Your Oil Stone Needs To Be Conditioned (no replies)
I really like oilstones, especially India Stones, Arkansas Stones and Washita Stones. I have gotten inconsistent results over the years from these stones, and the reason is always the same: The stone...
View ArticleEdge Feels Sharp, Passes Sharpness Tests, Still Cuts Poorly (13 replies)
This happens to me every once in a while. I get an edge that feels sharp but doesn't cut well. The blade will cut well after a full sharpening, but not after touch-ups or stropping. I am not sure what...
View ArticleNaniwa SuperStone Nagura Stones (3 replies)
Fellas, I just thought I’d let you guys know about a product that I’ve never seen for sale before, until now at Sharpening Supplies. They’re nagura stones that are matched to every grit level in the...
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