Proper Honing Pressure

[ph33nyx]

I didn't know if this had been posted before, so forgive me if it has. This video greatly improved my honing and I thought it may help someone else:
http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/videos/42251-proper-pressure-honing.html

 

[huracan]

Cool, that is a neat idea. Thanks for posting.

 

[jendeindustries]

I could've used that a few months ago!!!!

 

[v76]

That's some Mr. Miyagi stuff right there! Thanks!

 

[jkh]

BAM, what an excellent demonstration.

 

[mercury895]

Sweetness. I am about to attempt my first honing job and was quite concerned about the pressure bit (I am still working on proper stropping pressure).

 

[Shaman]

That is a great idea, and for once I don't have to go out and buy anything since I still have an assortment of rubber stoppers left over from my fruit wine making days. Definately a "wax on, wax off" learning technique. Myagi-sensei would be proud.

 

[wdwrx]

Eureka! Lays to rest the worries I've had about my pressure! I am in the groove! Not a wobble. And I used the skinniest cap I could find.
Thanks, great link.

 

[Zot!]

I noticed the stable finger on the toe. Is this common?

 

[Chimensch]

I've seen it before, but it's defintely worth seeing and posting again. Thanks!

 

[raccoonandbrush]

Wow, that is a good idea. I have never honed before, and I am confident I will do a good job. One question I have about that technique is what happens if you're honing and the hone slips and dings the razor?

 

[Chimensch]

Wow, that is a good idea. I have never honed before, and I am confident I will do a good job. One question I have about that technique is what happens if you're honing and the hone slips and dings the razor?

He's not recommending that you hone that way, just giving an idea of the light touch to use.

 

[raccoonandbrush]

He's not recommending that you hone that way, just giving an idea of the light touch to use.

Oh, ok.

 

[Skippii]

Can anyone summarize, since I can't watch the video?

 

[holli4pirating]

Put the hone on top on something small with a flat top, like a bottle stopper. Hone. If the hone tips/falls, you could be using less pressure.

 

[Gibbs]

This seems a little extreme considering this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbZvnUPUD-A you have to have enough pressure to let the stone interact with the knife or the razor. Too light and I would say you are like an airplane trying to land but never quite touches down on the runway.

 

[Woodash]

This seems a little extreme considering this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbZvnUPUD-A you have to have enough pressure to let the stone interact with the knife or the razor. Too light and I would say you are like an airplane trying to land but never quite touches down on the runway.

EDIT: I don't know - that's kind of the opposite extreme and not really what I'm looking for. For me lately, very light is better - especialy at the finish.

 

[Seraphim]

Bevel setting=material removal=firm pressure

finishing=polishing=lighter pressure