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Recommended Hone Grit for setting the bevel on a new restore.

Hi Guys,

I have just completed a restore and I'll need to set the blade and get it sharp soon. I have a 3000/8000 hone for regular honing, but this blade is quite dull now.

I have several restore projects on the way, so I might as well get a new stone for setting a good bevel.

Which grit would you reccomend I start at?
 
I've set plenty of bevels on norton 4K. Takes a bit of pressure and time, but it cuts fairly quick, and you are that much ahead of the grit-game when your set. Not the best solution, but keeps me from shelling out $$ and shelf space for another hone. Try your 3k.
 
Thanks.

If you had a combo 800/1000 would you use the 800 side to speed things up a bit?
 
Thanks Krodo.
Did you get to see the Drill based polisher I put together in the restoration post?
 
Whatever it takes. A 1k stone will set a bevel reasonably quick on most razors. On a razor that has been breadknifed it takes some time.

I have used a duosharp 600/1200 for quicker work after breadknifing.

On the GD I use the DMT 325 to get the heavy work done.
 
Thanks.

If you had a combo 800/1000 would you use the 800 side to speed things up a bit?

Depends on the blade, my King 1k covers most of my bevel setting needs but on occasion I drop down to the DMT D8C if things are looking bad. If I had a 800/1000 I'm sure I would use the 800 to speed things up when I felt the need to .
 
Cool. Thanks for all the input.

Hey Doc, I'm just watching your bevel video on the Tube. You're famous!

Have a great day.
 
I use my 4K Norton for most all bevel setting, doing circles and heavy X strokes then I thin out the slurry and finish with just the weight of the blade until the blade pops arm hairs nicely from toe to heel of the blade.

tinkersd
 
After restoration I start with a 1k with slurry for hollow blades, and with a 400 grit diamond for wedges and heavier grinds.
 
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