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Old 10-19-2012, 08:18 AM
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1'' x 42'' needs a job

I have an older 1 x 42 that started my addiction many years ago and it's seemed to have been pushed in the corner collecting dust for about as many years now. I watched a recent video on sharpening and the fella was using 220 grit and finishing with a leather 1x42 belt. I thought I might just give it a try before.......well.....before it collects more dust of course !! anybody else using a 1 x 42 for this or any other suggestions what you may be using one
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Old 10-19-2012, 09:02 AM
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I use my 1x42" quite a bit. My shop is a separate room from my main work bench/assembly area and I have the 1x42" in the assembly area. So, when I need to shorten a pivot, or knock a burr off of something, or bevel a pin or any other tiny task I use the small grinder rather than take the tiny part to the shop and the 2x72". Very convenient, and much easier to use for these small tasks.

BTW, I have a leather belt for my 2x72" ....


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Old 10-20-2012, 04:31 PM
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I have used a 1x42 for sharpening for some time. You have to be careful as you can change the shape of the tip easily but it does put on a razor edge.
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Old 10-21-2012, 10:16 AM
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I have used a 1x42 for sharpening for some time. You have to be careful as you can change the shape of the tip easily but it does put on a razor edge.
Thanks Dave for your reply , care to share your belt sequence to a obtain that razor edge ?
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Old 10-21-2012, 10:57 AM
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I was thinking about getting a leather belt for my 1x42 but I find that the edge I get when I use my strop is to fine for what I like. It gives me hair popping results but for every day cutting its not so good. I like a little more bite on my knives. I have the spyderco ceramic bench stones medium, fine and ultra fine. Even with the ultra fine its to fine for me. It's really good for razors and chisels tho.
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Old 10-21-2012, 06:57 PM
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My belts are usually worn 400 grit. I find it has enough to do a fine job of getting that razor edge.
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