07-02-2018, 10:53 AM
These are recent results using a Tormek T-8 system on a fixed-blade Mora. In each case, the BESS value shown is the average of three measurements.
After sharpening on the Tormek DC-250 coarse diamond wheel, BESS = 582:
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After sharpening with the Tormek SG-250 standard wheel graded to 220, BESS = 589:
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After sharpening with the Tormek SG-250 standard wheel graded to 1000, BESS = 416:
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After one set of stropping passes on the Tormek standard leather honing wheel, BESS = 208:
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After a second set of stropping passes on the Tormek standard leather honing wheel, BESS = 208:
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Discussion:
* I was surprised at the BESS values associated with the burrs before any stropping (582, 589, 416). I expected values much higher.
* I was also surprised at the BESS value associated with the results of the first set of stropping passes (208). Given the presence of visible residual burr, I expected a higher value.
* My second set of stropping passes appears to have been effective at removing all residual burr.
It also appears to have been effective at rounding the edge. 
After sharpening on the Tormek DC-250 coarse diamond wheel, BESS = 582:
dAfter sharpening with the Tormek SG-250 standard wheel graded to 220, BESS = 589:
After sharpening with the Tormek SG-250 standard wheel graded to 1000, BESS = 416:
After one set of stropping passes on the Tormek standard leather honing wheel, BESS = 208:
After a second set of stropping passes on the Tormek standard leather honing wheel, BESS = 208:
Discussion:
* I was surprised at the BESS values associated with the burrs before any stropping (582, 589, 416). I expected values much higher.
* I was also surprised at the BESS value associated with the results of the first set of stropping passes (208). Given the presence of visible residual burr, I expected a higher value.
* My second set of stropping passes appears to have been effective at removing all residual burr.
It also appears to have been effective at rounding the edge.