some people seem to think its a sub par honer who uses the pyramid method. i dont understand this mentality. i get the best of both worlds from it. a comfortable and sharp edge , why does everyone hate on the pyramid so much. feel free to discuss
I have no idea of what it is. Do what works for you, don’t worry what anyone thinks.some people seem to think its a sub par honer who uses the pyramid method. i dont understand this mentality. i get the best of both worlds from it. a comfortable and sharp edge , why does everyone hate on the pyramid so much. feel free to discuss
a pyramid is where you take some stones and do this kind of patternI have no idea of what it is. Do what works for you, don’t worry what anyone thinks.
a pyramid is where you take some stones and do this kind of pattern
25/25
15/15
10/10
5/5
3/3
1/3
1/5 the left side being the coarser stone the right being the finer you switch between stones for each sets ie. 25 laps on a 4k and 25 on an 8k then on down the lkist till o\your doing 1 on 4k and 5 on 8k
If the pyramid method is defined as alternating or going back from a finer grit to a coarser grit i guess i am doing sort of the same thing with a nagura progression on a JNAT. After working the slurry it feels finer and finer. Then you move to your next nagura, and then it seems like the next nagura starts off coarser then what you finished on with your previous nagura.some people seem to think its a sub par honer who uses the pyramid method. i dont understand this mentality. i get the best of both worlds from it. a comfortable and sharp edge , why does everyone hate on the pyramid so much. feel free to discuss
i find it easier tbh1st off, if it is working for you then keep going with it. The proof is in the pudding.
Back when it was touted I always felt this (and some other methods) were an attempt to overly complicate a simple concept, and make it seem like it would be easier to pay a professional “honemeister”.
There is nothing wrong with what you are doing. However, if are interested in trying to get a deeper understanding of what is going on with the edge, a usb microscope can be really useful. I don't use mine all that much now, but I am glad I got one.i find it easier tbh
My edges have certainly changed when using the B&B Method compared to using whetstones. My opinion has not changed. The Method still produces the keenest edge. Whetstone edges are different. For better or worse is debatable. It depends on what type of edge you prefer shaving with.Its is fine way to get started. Just like the method they use around these parts. But when you really decide to step up some day and learn the details, your edge will change. But do what works for you. After a few years i bet your opinion will change.
The usb microscope is a great tool to help you learn. But only when your ready to stop counting strokes and see what your doing. It has helped many people including myself.
What is the "B&B Method"?My edges have certainly changed when using the B&B Method compared to using whetstones. My opinion has not changed. The Method still produces the keenest edge. Whetstone edges are different. For better or worse is debatable. It depends on what type of edge you prefer shaving with.
What is the "B&B Method"?
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The method is not promoted by "a member here" but rather many B&B forum members who have mastered the method. The method was developed by a group of B&B forum member (admittedly not by the B&B corporation), hence I referred to it as the B&B Method.Ahh, ok. Thanks!
That's a "Method" promoted by a member here.
It's NOT the B&B method, which implies a method developed or endorsed by B&B.
Could you please find another name and refer to it in a way that doesn't risk the use of an owned trademark?
No worries! Member Method, Slash Method, 2ZRQ121-7 Method, "The Cult Method" or something that doesn't infer that the site itself is involved or endorsing it!The method is not promoted by "a member here" but rather many B&B forum members who have mastered the method. The method was developed by a group of B&B forum member (admittedly not by the B&B corporation), hence I referred to it as the B&B Method.
Obviously, from your post, this may upset the forum's administration so in future I will refrain from from using the term. Please accept my apology for this indiscretion.