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    If thin shavings are the goal, Brian, then honduras mahogany will not do. Try Alaskan Cedar or Port Orford Cedar.

    What woods are they using at the US Kezuroukai?

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    I Definetly agree, it shines up nicely but thin shavings turn into fuzz. They are using alaskan yellow cedar, I need to hunt down some worthwhile softwoods for practice.
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    If you can get your hands on some clear, even grained white pine, it should work well too. Maybe easier to find than AC or POC. Maybe not....

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    Thanks Stan, I'll keep an eye out for good white pine as well. Would western red cedar be worthwhile?
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    I've never used WRC.

    Spruce would be another option.

    Stan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Holcombe View Post
    Thanks Stan, I'll keep an eye out for good white pine as well. Would western red cedar be worthwhile?
    I doubt it, Brian. WRC is rather coarse grained. Planing its end grain is a real challenge - crumbly in my experience.

    Regards from Perth

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    Ahh, thank you both. I've never used WRC even though it's fairly common here.

    Stan, I might be able to get good spruce around here and I found someone who shows POC on their website.

    BTW for giggles I measured that mahogany shaving...20 Micron! I stand a fighting chance if I can cut that down on better lumber.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stanley Covington View Post
    Some more pics.

    First is a shaving. This did not win any prizes, but it is decent.

    The other pics are of something guys who are into sharpening over here work hard to accomplish once in a while. I have done it several times myself, and there is a knack to it besides simply knowing stones and steel. The blades are stuck to the stone's surface by water suction, and are not supported. The stones and blades are wet. As the water dries, the blade will drop free. Give it a try sometime.

    Stan
    That last picture leaves me terrified.

    Absolutely beautiful tools in your previous post, though.

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