Mr.Wizard
@mr-wizard
active 7 months, 3 weeks ago-
Mr.Wizard replied to the topic Diamond Stones shaped for convex edges in the forum Product Announcements 5 years, 10 months ago
There is a (conceptually) simple solution to this: make a plate with a subtle undulating ripple along its long axis. This will give a continuously changing angle that combined with moderately different strokes should produce a convex edge in a nicely controlled range.
Rough calculation indicates that with one ripple (up/down) per inch you…[Read more]
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Mr.Wizard replied to the topic New 1500 grit stone in the forum Product Announcements 5 years, 10 months ago
I wish to update the GLGC to include this stone. Does anyone know the average abrasive size (D50) used in the 1500 plates?
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Mr.Wizard started the topic Abrasives in Micron Scale in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 10 years, 1 month ago
Abrasives in Micron Scale: Grand Logarithmic Grit Chart
I would like to present a new format of grit comparison chart. In the chart I seek to display the information as compactly and intelligibly as possible. Since abrasive particles sizes cover several orders of magnitude a logarithmic scale is most appropriate. A logarithmic scale also has the…[Read more]
