pinklather
Well-Known Member
Each time I spotted a likely stone at Superior, it was taken before I could connect. I wanted a larger stone to begin with, but it wasn't going to happen - at least right away. Initially, it was for finishing, coming off a Naniwa 8k. I expect I'll try uni & dulicot, but initially, I'm wanting the smooth finish - especially on a heavy sheffield.
The bout came today. 'Longest line is 7", triangle shape. Orange yellow, with one end having a plum/dirty rose rash. 'Rather attractive to me. I re-read the unicot section, took a blade from being finished on a c12k to a few laps on the nani 8k. Did about 5 laps w/ the rubbing stone and proceeded w/ 15 lap, 1 drop dilute for 7 dilutions. Placed tape on the spine and repeated with no slurry refresh. Didn't bother w/ hht, as I thought it was a bit early for reliable results. Went to water only on a clean stone & blade, and gave 40 circles, and 30 x-strokes. My x-strokes degrade, so I seem to do better w/ mostly circles and only 3 x-strokes. 60 linen, 60 shell, and a test shave. 'Already as good or better than my best edge on the c12k.
Back to the 8k with no tape. 5 laps with 8k. 7 strokes w/ rubbing stone and 9 dilutions of 18 strokes each. Then water only w/ 60 circles, 20 strokes. TPT was underwhelming, so I returned to 40 more circles and 3 x-strokes. TPT was now decent. 60/60, test on heavy growth. It was pleasing.
Stone seems fast. I'm guessing it's an LPB. It darkens slurry or just water in about 15-20 strokes. I'm unsure what if any role pressure should be used, and at what point. I'm guessing that when I get to water only, just the lightest of circles or strokes are in order.
So now, many questions, but the initial play session was encouraging.
Much gratitude for each of you who've endured my ignorant questions so far. I'm sure there's more to come.
So last night, more stones were put up w/ a sale release of 11pm est. Naturally, I see the stone I was originally looking for. Sigh. Ka-ching. Now a nice large one is on the way.
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The bout came today. 'Longest line is 7", triangle shape. Orange yellow, with one end having a plum/dirty rose rash. 'Rather attractive to me. I re-read the unicot section, took a blade from being finished on a c12k to a few laps on the nani 8k. Did about 5 laps w/ the rubbing stone and proceeded w/ 15 lap, 1 drop dilute for 7 dilutions. Placed tape on the spine and repeated with no slurry refresh. Didn't bother w/ hht, as I thought it was a bit early for reliable results. Went to water only on a clean stone & blade, and gave 40 circles, and 30 x-strokes. My x-strokes degrade, so I seem to do better w/ mostly circles and only 3 x-strokes. 60 linen, 60 shell, and a test shave. 'Already as good or better than my best edge on the c12k.
Back to the 8k with no tape. 5 laps with 8k. 7 strokes w/ rubbing stone and 9 dilutions of 18 strokes each. Then water only w/ 60 circles, 20 strokes. TPT was underwhelming, so I returned to 40 more circles and 3 x-strokes. TPT was now decent. 60/60, test on heavy growth. It was pleasing.
Stone seems fast. I'm guessing it's an LPB. It darkens slurry or just water in about 15-20 strokes. I'm unsure what if any role pressure should be used, and at what point. I'm guessing that when I get to water only, just the lightest of circles or strokes are in order.
So now, many questions, but the initial play session was encouraging.
Much gratitude for each of you who've endured my ignorant questions so far. I'm sure there's more to come.
So last night, more stones were put up w/ a sale release of 11pm est. Naturally, I see the stone I was originally looking for. Sigh. Ka-ching. Now a nice large one is on the way.
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