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Considering Belgian Hones

I have used these tungsten tipped hacksaw blades for cutting Coticules. Worked well for me, and at any rate better than using my angle grinder, because that one tends to shatter the stone. A stationary tile saw with water lubrication works of course well too. But I don't have one. :)

Kind regards,
Bart
 
nullify said:
Heya Bart, any chance you have a rough estimate of when that BBW report will be?


And how do size 6 coticule bouts turn out?
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The report is due this week.

The usefulness of bouts for the purpose of razor sharpening depends largely on it's shape. You need one with at least one straight and long side. Triangle and diamond shapes can be difficult to use.

Kind regards,
Bart
 
geruchtemoaker said:
I have a large one I don't really like to use because it's to big I've been thinking to cot it but after trying to cut a raw piece of coticule with a iron saw it took forever trying to clamp it to use a grinder broke it :( maybe I'll sell it an buy a more narrow one.
just saying cutting them isn't always that easy

cheers
Stijn
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Stijn, come spring I'm planning to rent a diamond water-lubricated tile saw to cut some pure rock I've still got lying around. You're welcome to join me or send me your hone. Alternatively, there simply must be a floorer near you who would do it for practically free.
 
Similar to Bart's saw, I have used a carbide grit rod saw. Works like a charm. Fits into a regular hacksaw handle.


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regards,
Torolf
 
How much does it matter where the BBW came from, or rather what type it is? I can't figure out how to tell whether the BBW from the source will be good or not.

I do know all naturals are not created equal, especially since there seems to be more variance in blue stones than coticules.
 
TM280 said:
Similar to Bart's saw, I have used a carbide grit rod saw. Works like a charm. Fits into a regular hacksaw handle.


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regards,
Torolf
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Torolf kindly requested to advise me the trade mark ,i think that i saw it in PRACTIKER Athens.
Best regards
Emmanuel
 
Hi Emmanuel,

I actually have a Bahco saw (Swedish), but I couldn't find a picture of that one. The one above is a Stanley, so I expect is an equally high quality tool.

regards,
Torolf
 
I might be opening up more spending money, depending on whether the sharpmaker sells or not. so perhaps a 125x40 coticule is on the list.

How likely is it for BBWs to become popular based on this much anticipated report? i don't want to go and buy a $75 coticule, only to find out that the $40 BBW is actually capable of good results...
 
Hi dnullify,

If I may be somewhat direct, no one can guarantee that you will be happy with a hone purchase, or won't at some future time feel that you could have gotten by with spending less money.

While I sympathize with your financial concerns, being in Europe, where everything costs much more, I don't really see the difference between $40 and $75. Any of these hones will get you where you want to go, but it will be up to you to learn how to do so. I would suggest that you find someone to loan you a hone, as was mentioned on another forum, so you can try it out. No one can know what you will end up preferring.

And yes, I fully expect BBW to suddenly become popular. This may make the used or retailer market react in it's usual way, but Ardennes follow their own business practices. They may become inundated with requests for BBW with pink spots and not be able to fill the demand, but this type of hone is not necessary.

regards,
Torolf

PS. Every decision is a mistake...
 
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