Which micron do you recommend for setting the bevel? I have 30, 12, 9, 3, 1, 0.3.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Which Micron Lapping Film For Bevel Setting?
- Thread starter theklaw
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I used 12 most of the time, assuming there wasn't anything crazy going on with the razor.
I for a full bevel set I typically start with 30 and work my way down through the grits. The trouble with films is that you can dull the sheet if you spend too long on them. I typically do not reuse lapping film sheets. You don’t get this problem with stones. Starting at 12 may be sensible but you might need a couple of sheets depending on how much work there is to do.
Here’s a shot of the back of the Shapton Glass plates. That will give you a rough conversion from micron to grit rating.
Here’s a shot of the back of the Shapton Glass plates. That will give you a rough conversion from micron to grit rating.
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Might be worth the investment getting a stone for bevel setting depending on how often you do it. 12 micron would probably be the lowest I go unless there are chips.
