Oil on lapping film?

[mwhitcraft]

Has anyone tried this yet? What kind of results did you get? What kind of oil did you use? Should I give it a whirl?

 

[Seraphim]

Where will the madness end?

Next thing you know guys will be putting oil on lapping film that is on a JNat, all while having the spine taped.....

 

[casus4844]

Unlike the naturals , I don't think this would have much of an effect as they have a set grit( right?) . But it never hurts to try and report back!

 

[global_dev]

Unlike the naturals , I don't think this would have much of an effect as they have a set grit( right?) . But it never hurts to try and report back!

I think the oil has more to do with viscosity/slip and swarf then set grit.

 

[mwhitcraft]

I'm having some trouble getting a comfortable shave with a Sweedish Frameback I just got from eBay. I think I'll see if oil on film will smooth it out a bit.

Would regular vegetable oil work? I have some honing oil too. Would that be better?

 

[thepusher]

I have never tried oil on film, but I think vegetable oil will be safer on film, than honing oil, as some of the honing oils are petroleum based and may attack the plastic film.

 

[mwhitcraft]

I have never tried oil on film, but I think vegetable oil will be safer on film, than honing oil, as some of the honing oils are petroleum based and may attack the plastic film.

Good point. Thank you for the advice.

 

[Gamma]

I'm surprised it took this long....

Personally - I prefer Girls on Film, but that's another story.

 

[Brooksie967]

I'm surprised it took this long....

Personally - I prefer Girls on Film, but that's another story.

ZING!!!! First good laugh of the day, thanks for the one liner Gamma!!

I would try Royal Purple synthetic motor oil on the film... (kidding)

I personally have nothing against films or pasted strops or anything but I really enjoy getting a smooth edge from my stones and I don't have to throw those out after a few uses.

 

[Slash McCoy]

I'm having some trouble getting a comfortable shave with a Sweedish Frameback I just got from eBay. I think I'll see if oil on film will smooth it out a bit.

Would regular vegetable oil work? I have some honing oil too. Would that be better?

Oil will work. The way it works is it cushions the blade a fraction of a micron off the honing surface, so the abrasive cant dig as deeply into the steel. Shallower scratches from the same grit. But you also get the same result using lather or dish soap. Try lather first, since it is easily washed away and has absolutely no effect on the film. In order for lather, oil, whatever to work, you have to pay close attention to your pressure. You must finish with a LOT of laps with LIGHT pressure. And don't bother with this until you are on your finest grit.

I would use a biological oil rather than a petroleum oil. Petroleum distilliates might damage the film, I am guessing. Camelia oil or olive oil ought to work fine. Sesame oil, cottonseed oil, grapeseed oil, all should be good.

I think in this video, I finished with lather on .3u film over damp paper. The edge from this method simply cannot be beat.

 

[mwhitcraft]

Oil will work. The way it works is it cushions the blade a fraction of a micron off the honing surface, so the abrasive cant dig as deeply into the steel. Shallower scratches from the same grit. But you also get the same result using lather or dish soap. Try lather first, since it is easily washed away and has absolutely no effect on the film. In order for lather, oil, whatever to work, you have to pay close attention to your pressure. You must finish with a LOT of laps with LIGHT pressure. And don't bother with this until you are on your finest grit.

I would use a biological oil rather than a petroleum oil. Petroleum distilliates might damage the film, I am guessing. Camelia oil or olive oil ought to work fine. Sesame oil, cottonseed oil, grapeseed oil, all should be good.

I think in this video, I finished with lather on .3u film over damp paper. The edge from this method simply cannot be beat.

Great information. Thanks a lot!

 

[Slash McCoy]

Oil will work. The way it works is it cushions the blade a fraction of a micron off the honing surface, so the abrasive cant dig as deeply into the steel. Shallower scratches from the same grit. But you also get the same result using lather or dish soap. Try lather first, since it is easily washed away and has absolutely no effect on the film. In order for lather, oil, whatever to work, you have to pay close attention to your pressure. You must finish with a LOT of laps with LIGHT pressure. And don't bother with this until you are on your finest grit.

I would use a biological oil rather than a petroleum oil. Petroleum distilliates might damage the film, I am guessing. Camelia oil or olive oil ought to work fine. Sesame oil, cottonseed oil, grapeseed oil, all should be good.

I think in this video, I finished with lather on .3u film over damp paper. The edge from this method simply cannot be beat.

ARRRRGH! I forgot to link to the video. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...emo-on-youtube?highlight=youtube+lapping+film

 

[memnochlv]

Good song, great video (=

I'm surprised it took this long....

Personally - I prefer Girls on Film, but that's another story.