Deburring

[Rupert Lucius]

That was about 2" above the platen, with just a very small bit of compound left over from some other sharpening.  What I have found is that plain leather just won't do it very well, but just a tiny little bit of compound makes the difference.

I've tried plain leather and plain leather with only oil on it and that did not work.  So, even though I don't understand exactly why yet, just a little abrasive makes the difference.

I only use a very small amount of compound very infrequently applied and a very fine grit because all I'm looking for is burr removal.  I don't want to polish the edge at all if I can help it. I don't want to damage the nice toothy edge by abrading it away.  Just remove burr and only remove burr.  For that reason I hate using compound, but at least with my testing so far, it seems to make the difference.  That tiny bit of very fine abrasive must be grinding the burr off.  At least that is what I am guessing at this point. I'm still not sure, but at this point is seems like a logical assumption.


Oh, yea, you bought your son the Celestron!  Well, how about some images Mr. Rupert!

Sir

Will you please help us get started with the Celestron?

Maybe I am asking for a overview photo of your vise or etc.

In reference to  your excellent photography, excellent and so very descriptive.

Rupert