tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post6282299910454695709..comments2023-10-30T05:30:14.873-07:00Comments on I'm a OK guy: Slowly Returning to the ShopI'm a OK guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11843155822153452980noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-62209890600119389622016-08-09T06:34:11.633-07:002016-08-09T06:34:11.633-07:00Bob,
Yep I even "polished" a few of tho...Bob,<br /><br />Yep I even "polished" a few of those backs with waterstones. They polished up real pretty but when you looked at the polished back under magnification it had ordered deep scratches instead of a smooth matt surface. Those very small, ordered scratches are part of what makes the "shine". My training as an economist steps up, Ceteris paribus, hazy will leave a sharper and longer lasting edge.<br /><br />Just 5 more days of the critters and I living without adult supervision. Then a couple or three days later we head to the PNW. BTW, I'm ready for some cool, saw just under 110F on the truck thermometer while out running the streets yesterday.<br /><br />Off to get my first cup of coffee and treats for the hairy ones.<br /><br />kenI'm a OK guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843155822153452980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-10443118930137023902016-08-09T03:33:05.996-07:002016-08-09T03:33:05.996-07:00Absolutf..inkly..
I known its seems strange, but r...Absolutf..inkly..<br />I known its seems strange, but remember a few years ago Lee Valley start using a new machine to grind the back of their blade wicked flat, and the resulting surface it left is a dull grey not shiny, but very very flat...<br />At the time it left me scratching my butt cheeks, but it make sense<br /><br />Bob and Rudy drinking our morning coffee<br /><br /> Valley Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322487171914484954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-51565122727701139742016-08-08T11:01:28.401-07:002016-08-08T11:01:28.401-07:00Gary,
You are correct, from the two images you ca...Gary,<br /><br />You are correct, from the two images you can not tell if either is sharp. If the images were at a higher magnification where you could see the difference at the cutting edge the JNat edge would be smoother just as it is in the two images. That smoother edge will be sharper and will stay sharp longer because there are not as many places for the edge to break down. <br /><br />BTW, part of the mirror shine from synthetic stones is from the slightly deeper and ordered scratch pattern. Natural stones tend to leave much more random and shallower scratches giving a hazy appearance instead of a mirror shine.<br /><br />ken I'm a OK guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843155822153452980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-78728305905117550802016-08-08T10:43:37.971-07:002016-08-08T10:43:37.971-07:00Matt,
I've just used the right arm to stabili...Matt,<br /><br />I've just used the right arm to stabilize things. I can't do much that way but move things around and even that is limited. You are correct, once back from the PNW I hope to get some function back. BTW, it is really hard not to go ahead and use it because for the most part it is doing ok.<br /><br />ken<br />I'm a OK guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843155822153452980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-75258682140106173562016-08-08T10:22:16.287-07:002016-08-08T10:22:16.287-07:00I hope you're only using your good arm on the ...I hope you're only using your good arm on the sink cover and the seat slats. I didn't figure you'd do any ww until after your several thousand mile odyssey across the country in the new RV.Matt McGranehttp://tinyshopww.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12079088.post-62286401955814416492016-08-08T10:02:40.939-07:002016-08-08T10:02:40.939-07:00Surely though, neither image confirms which is act...Surely though, neither image confirms which is actually more sharp. The comparison only confirms that the second stone smooths the scratches better? I might be missing the point though!Gary Cookhttp://www.hackneytools.comnoreply@blogger.com