now i have a choice coming up for me to seriously start my honing journy and im on a budget for short term and long term. which of these would be a better choice to realkly seriously start learning on?
choice 1: with this i think it would last longer and possibly work better than the lapping film in my second choice. i want to try stones but cant throw a ton of money at the stones just to find out i like using them less than lapping film. it looks like it woulkd be easier to set up and use and has nearly everything i need. i know eric from AIWS has sharpened razors with a set from this price and has gotten a good edge from the ones he used. these seem like they would last a long time and i wouldent have to replace them for a long time. even mentions sharpening razors with them in the description and has 4.5 stars https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B..._title_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1GL161FOBBJK5
choice 2: ive had some experience with lapping film but its really left a bad taste in my mouth partially cause i didnt know how finicky thwey would be at first and i didnt have a proper substrate besides a stained mirror. but this set comes with the flat plexi glass as a substrate and pressure sensitive adhesive meaning i could use one plate to holkd two grits and not have to remove the sheets and rish\k getting something under them. but i also know these lapping films wear out quicker and are way more finicky to use than stones. im hesatant to have another go with them but perhaps with the float glass or whatever its called as a substrate it may be different. https://www.amazon.com/Taytools-279...ix=lapping+film+kit+plexiglass,aps,108&sr=8-7
im really worried about wasting money since my income isnt guaranteed from month to month. i know next month ill have the money but after that idk. any imput and help would greatly be appreciated! thank you!
choice 1: with this i think it would last longer and possibly work better than the lapping film in my second choice. i want to try stones but cant throw a ton of money at the stones just to find out i like using them less than lapping film. it looks like it woulkd be easier to set up and use and has nearly everything i need. i know eric from AIWS has sharpened razors with a set from this price and has gotten a good edge from the ones he used. these seem like they would last a long time and i wouldent have to replace them for a long time. even mentions sharpening razors with them in the description and has 4.5 stars https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B..._title_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1GL161FOBBJK5
choice 2: ive had some experience with lapping film but its really left a bad taste in my mouth partially cause i didnt know how finicky thwey would be at first and i didnt have a proper substrate besides a stained mirror. but this set comes with the flat plexi glass as a substrate and pressure sensitive adhesive meaning i could use one plate to holkd two grits and not have to remove the sheets and rish\k getting something under them. but i also know these lapping films wear out quicker and are way more finicky to use than stones. im hesatant to have another go with them but perhaps with the float glass or whatever its called as a substrate it may be different. https://www.amazon.com/Taytools-279...ix=lapping+film+kit+plexiglass,aps,108&sr=8-7
im really worried about wasting money since my income isnt guaranteed from month to month. i know next month ill have the money but after that idk. any imput and help would greatly be appreciated! thank you!