I have been working on a Shumate for the past few hours, attempting to set the bevel.
The bevel seems straight, I laid it down on a granite surface, pressed every corner with my fingers and made sure it doesn't wiggle.
I watched a few videos that are on Youtube, trying to replicate Slash McCoy's technique (here is the video).
I've been reading that 12 micron lapping film is a good starting point for setting the bevel, so that's the one I am using (the 3M one, Aluminum Oxide), on a granite bullnose tile.
After what could have been 400 laps, I can't shave an arm's hair to save my life. I do see the blur from honing, keep the film wet, apply some pressure like in the video, keep spine down.
What could I be missing? Should I start with a more coarse lapping film (15 or even 30 micron?)?
Bevel setting with lapping film
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