Many thanks. This is what I was hoping for, a totally different approach. I was expecting suggested leather strops etc & the idea of using blank handles & sandpaper/laps only never ocurred. If I may ask, you suggest after 1500 grit go 6, 3,1.5,1 & 0.5 film. Would it make much difference if I swapped out the 1500/glass for 1200/1600 & used only the 6, 3, 1, on blanks as you suggest? i think that comes in under
