Slash McCoy
I freehand dog rockets
Just thinking about it. Thinking maybe a progression with 2x jumps starting at 40u
so 40, 20, 10, 5, 2.5, 1, .5, .25, and .1, and the finer grits I already have. I have enough acrylic blocks, just need to get more balsa. I am curious about how long the balsa will stand up to the coarser grits, and how the resilience of the balsa will affect the bevel's flatness and whether that is a good thing, a meh thing, or a baaaaaaad thing.
Another option is this 13pc kit from Kent
So I could go the same progression, skipping the multiples of 7, or I could go 28, 14, 7, 3.5, 1.5, and then the fine stuff. Or farm out these grits or at least the ones down to 3.5u to an accomplished Method honer who is willing to buy the plates and balsa to try it independently of yours truly. I honestly don't think it will work all that well, but at least nobody will be left wondering if it would, and if not, why not. Someone willing to add four proper lapped and backed 12" balsa strops might try adding just the 14, 7, 3.5 and 1.5 to the regular three stage post finish progression. Meanwhile I should get similar results, whatever they may be, with the 10, 5, 2.5, and 1u grits followed by the three usual finish grits.
I am about to pull the trigger on something here. Any input before I do would be appreciated. Accomplished honers who are very well acquainted and experienced with the three stage balsa progression that want to participate in this experiment should contact me. Eager newbies, or wannabes to the Method, sorry I can only supply the diamond to one person and I have to make it count.I also have to be assured that the recipient would buy the materials to construct proper 3x12 balsa strops complete with backing, and lap them. Should I find that I have two willing lab rats, I will break it up and send a couple grams apiece. That should still be enough to make purchase of acrylic and balsa worthwhile, if this full range progression works. If it doesn't work, well, we are just screwed but at least we will have added to the collective's knowledge. We are Borg. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated. LOL I had to throw that in there.
I kinda miss @Seraphim 's revolutionary propoganda.
BTW, for the newbs, this kit
looks good for the usual three stage progression. I have used that brand and I think I actually am using that in one or another grit.
I hate to let a good find go to waste.
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Another option is this 13pc kit from Kent
Amazon.com: Kent 6pcs 5 gram Water Based Diamond Lapping Paste For Jewellery Lapping and Polishing: Home Improvement
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I am about to pull the trigger on something here. Any input before I do would be appreciated. Accomplished honers who are very well acquainted and experienced with the three stage balsa progression that want to participate in this experiment should contact me. Eager newbies, or wannabes to the Method, sorry I can only supply the diamond to one person and I have to make it count.I also have to be assured that the recipient would buy the materials to construct proper 3x12 balsa strops complete with backing, and lap them. Should I find that I have two willing lab rats, I will break it up and send a couple grams apiece. That should still be enough to make purchase of acrylic and balsa worthwhile, if this full range progression works. If it doesn't work, well, we are just screwed but at least we will have added to the collective's knowledge. We are Borg. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated. LOL I had to throw that in there.
I kinda miss @Seraphim 's revolutionary propoganda.
BTW, for the newbs, this kit
TechDiamondTools Diamond Polishing Paste Set of 3 Syringes X 5 Grams (H), Polishing Lapping Compound, Sizes 14000 100000 200000 Grit, Mesh - With High(50%) Concentration of Diamond Powders: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
TechDiamondTools Diamond Polishing Paste Set of 3 Syringes X 5 Grams (H), Polishing Lapping Compound, Sizes 14000 100000 200000 Grit, Mesh - With High(50%) Concentration of Diamond Powders: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
www.amazon.com
I hate to let a good find go to waste.