Polishing with diamond pastes

[Pawel pksa]

I’ve made a quick trial with Ukrainian polishing pastes with diamonds. The nice thing is that they are :
- properly categorized and labeled, the progression is expressed in microns (not as often in grids without any reference to actual standard)
- they are soft so easy to use for razors
- offer many progression levels
- are not expensive

The negative is … the diamonds themselves.

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[Herrenberg]

See the photos.

I'd like to. You've made a very interesting post. But I can't see any of the photos. Clicking on the links just yields a "you don't have permission to view" page, even though I am logged in.

 

[sanookd]

I'd like to. You've made a very interesting post. But I can't see any of the photos. Clicking on the links just yields a "you don't have permission to view" page, even though I am logged in.

I got the same result whilst trying to view those photos!

 

[H Brad Boonshaft]

So, what is the negative?

Lots of micro grit diamonds available at low cost, that perform well great for tools and knives. Diamonds do leave a harsh shaving edge, for me. Micro bevel on a Jnat or Hard Ark is an easy solution.

Also, could not open photos.

 

[Pawel pksa]

I'm sorry @Herrenberg and @sanookd. Something wrong must have happened with my tapatalk. Here are the pictures:

 

[H Brad Boonshaft]

I have done a lot of experimenting with Diamonds for honing, not Polishing. I polish with traditional polishing compounds with excellent results.

600 scotch brite wheel for a uniform finish then Disco, Green Stainless on a sewn wheel removes 600 scratches, Finish on a loose wheel with White compound to a bright mirror finish.

You will get a much finer finish if you trim off all the lose threads from your wheels. I buy cheap scissors from dollar store for trimming wheels, compound will dull cheap scissors, but they last a few months.

If you do not trim the threads, they slap the steel and can mar the finish. A loose wheel will give you a brighter finish than a sewn wheel.

 

[thp001]

Where did you purchase these pastes?

 

[H Brad Boonshaft]

Ebay, Gritomatic ,Ted Pella

 

[Pawel pksa]

Where did you purchase these pastes?

Someone brought it to me from abroad. I don't know how to purchase them in a normal way. I've seen the manufacturer's web page but I cannot remember the address. Maybe they are sending out.

 

[DrStrange]

If you do not trim the threads, they slap the steel and can mar the finish. A loose wheel will give you a brighter finish than a sewn wheel.

"You've picked a fine time to leave me, Loose Wheel ..."

 

[Ice-Man]

"You've picked a fine time to leave me, Loose Wheel ..."

Somebody had to

 

[FarmerTan]

Somebody had to

I just wish it was me!

But I will steal that line.