Daryl

Daryl

Daryl replied to the topic New Member – Question in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 6 years, 7 months ago

Got it! Thank you for your response.. Been reading for the past 3 hours. I have a feeling I’ll be reading for many more hours…
Daryl replied to the topic New Member – Question in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 6 years, 7 months ago

Marc,

Thanks for the information. I finally had a chance to read through that thread. The way I understand the progression/mediums:

Diamond stones > Ceramic > Balsa strops > leather strops..

Where do the lapping films come into play? If I used a 1600 ceramic, should a 9 micron lapping film be used before or after?
Daryl started the topic New Member – Question in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 6 years, 7 months ago

I know I have a lot of reading to do. I recently received a Gen 3 Pro and purchased the 1500/Glass (came with 4000, 8000 and 14000 grit lapping films), 1200/1600 ceramic and 1/.5 leather strops.

What would be the best progression for a mirror polish? I’m not really sure where the ceramic stones fit in.

Lapping film vs. strop? I’m not clear on…[Read more]
Daryl became a registered member 6 years, 7 months ago

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