I have HAD
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From what I've read the naniwa needs lapped every 3-4 razors. No thanks.
Wow...never even thought of that as a reason to prefer one to the other. I wish I could go back in time about 2yrs and ~300 restorations!
de-eBaying old str8s, it was common for me to clean/lap the S.S. w/ the DuoSharp multiple times during the process of getting that initial bevel
Wow...never even thought of that as a reason to prefer one to the other. I wish I could go back in time about 2yrs and ~300 restorations!
de-eBaying old str8s, it was common for me to clean/lap the S.S. w/ the DuoSharp multiple times during the process of getting that initial bevel
Hell I don't hone as much as you do and I hate lapping my Nortons
.The Chosera is great though, I have quite a few razors to it already and it doesn't look like it will need lapping anytime soon.
Ugh, soaking
Is the Chosera 1K a hone that can be left soaking in water all of the time? I am intrigued by this stone, but I like picking up a stone/hone at a whim to start honing. If I could leave a Chosera soaking all the time then it would always be ready to rock and roll anytime. Anybody have input on this? Thanks!
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is there any where in the uk that sells the 1k C?
I've heard some users say a few minutes, I soak it for about 10 minutes.
That's going to get expensive.
The Chosera 1k can be had in the UK for about 42 pounds shipped. Do a search and you will find the webshop I think.
Ugh, soaking
The Chosera can NOT be left soaking. It would ruin the stone.
found it cheers mate
gary
Thats great!
I have a chosera 1k coming in the post too, I hope it will arrive next week.Thanks for the input.
Yep - the chosera can crack if left in too long. I typically only soak mine 5-10 minutes and really just spray and go with water works fine.
Hell I don't hone as much as you do and I hate lapping my Nortons
The Chosera is great though, I have quite a few razors to it already and it doesn't look like it will need lapping anytime soon.
I've taken 100+ razors to the chosera and only lapped it recently. Not that it even needed it, but I felt like maybe I should.
You all suck I just placed an order for a Chosera 1K.
Please share your post Chosera 1K finishing tips using a coticule! Easttexasman already posted 60 half strokes on light slurry and then 60 on water.
I just placed an order for a Chosera 1K.Please share your post Chosera 1K finishing tips using a coticule! Easttexasman already posted 60 half strokes on light slurry and then 60 on water.
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You all suck
Please share your post Chosera 1K finishing tips using a coticule! Easttexasman already posted 60 half strokes on light slurry and then 60 on water.
That was on a full hollow razor.I honed a 1/4 grind LeGrot this weekend and it was not even close as easy.3x as many strokes to set the bevel and some where around 200-300 strokes on water with the coti.
I am dreading the day I have to do a full hone on my Hart razor,I imagine it will take alot of strokes.
Paul
That's easy: 6-10 minute dilucot on the coticule flavor of the day for me.
Do you start with a thinner slurry than compared to what you would do to correct the bevel on the coticule?
Most of my coticules require a very thick slurry to start off with after the 1K.
Really, then what is the point of the 1K? If you start with a thick slurry shouldn't the coticule will do all the bevel work you need. I'm confused
I use a somewhat thick slurry just to make sure. I'm sure you can get away with thin slurry depending on the cutting speed of your coticule. Honestly for how short a dilucot takes I just start heavy and dilute with a little more water than normal.
If you are doing nothing but sharpening new razors, then a chosera is not needed. Ebay specials with microchips or other issues then the chosera is indispensable.
I just don't like having to deal with constantly refreshing heavy slurry on the coticule to set bevels and like to jump straight into the dilucot coming off the chosera.
