Thread: scraper hone

Originally Posted by Machtool

I was never sold on it.

I thought that was the best edge I've ever put on.

Hi Phil,
I think my current theory is along the same lines as yours. Yes honing can give a better edge, but I think that edge is so easily damaged that its not worth the trouble, except maybe towards the end when passes are very light. In the early passes I'm thinking it might be about as much use as lapping a cold chisel.
I to have seen the aluminium floating down to the floor from the lap.... makes me want to try more hand turning.

I modified my grinder lap today, hope to get some pictures soon but I'm not sure it is something that will show up well in pictures... more of a feel thing. And its not my pool of knowledge is deep enough to judge much. I'll see I guess.


Stuart

p.s. I also remember when a diamond wheel were something very special. Kept in its special box in the the special cupboard. Now we use them on 100mm angle grinders lol