Reprofiling an edge (aka fixing a chip)

[OpusX]

My lapping film arrived! I ran a circuit of 60 laps on each 3, 1 and 0.3 micron films, with great pay off. Running it through my standing arm hair I am able to get it to grab hairs and give that glorious "PING". I am quite excited at this point to give this whole thing a go.

To anyone thinking "maybe I should try that" do it. This project has already been quite rewarding.

 

[uacowboy]

Nice work!

 

[OpusX]

We have complete success! SOTD summary here.

 

[BarberDave]

Well Done Tony

 

[JPO]

My lapping film arrived! I ran a circuit of 60 laps on each 3, 1 and 0.3 micron films, with great pay off. Running it through my standing arm hair I am able to get it to grab hairs and give that glorious "PING". I am quite excited at this point to give this whole thing a go.

To anyone thinking "maybe I should try that" do it. This project has already been quite rewarding.

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Really nice work. Just a little suggestion, when/if you hone this razor again later. If you are actively using the hell i would just keep it as is, but it if you don't, i would do some heel correction to avoid issues later.
By moving the heel a little forward you can avoid honing in geometry problems later.
It is just a suggestion. There is nothing wrong with what you already have done.

 

[OpusX]

I would do some heel correction to avoid issues later.
By moving the heel a little forward you can avoid honing in geometry problems later.

Good point, and noted for future use. Though this was my first SR all around, it doesnt get as much use as it should.

 

[Clemson Tiger]

I’ve literally broken and ruined a razor by using a file. Those blades are super thin and are more brittle than you think. Patience is going to remove that chip. Trust me.