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Image:Hone_lapping_101DSC_2451.jpg | My coticule doesn't require soaking, so we'll just get started. | Image:Hone_lapping_101DSC_2451.jpg | My coticule doesn't require soaking, so we'll just get started. | ||
Image:Hone_lapping_101DSC_2457.jpg | Pour some water onto the countertop, then place the sandpaper on top of the puddle. This will create a suction that'll hold the sandpaper in place while you work. The smoother the surface, the better. | Image:Hone_lapping_101DSC_2457.jpg | Pour some water onto the countertop, then place the sandpaper on top of the puddle. This will create a suction that'll hold the sandpaper in place while you work. The smoother the surface, the better. | ||
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Image:Hone_lapping_101DSC_2459.jpg | When you have the sandpaper down, pour more water on top of the sandpaper. | Image:Hone_lapping_101DSC_2459.jpg | When you have the sandpaper down, pour more water on top of the sandpaper. | ||
Image:Hone_lapping_101DSC_2475.jpg | If you don't have a countertop that will work, you can get a piece of granite or marble tile at Home Depot or Lowes for about $5. | Image:Hone_lapping_101DSC_2475.jpg | If you don't have a countertop that will work, you can get a piece of granite or marble tile at Home Depot or Lowes for about $5. | ||
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Image:Hone_lapping_101DSC_2454.jpg | The next step helps you figure out when the hone is flat. Take the pencil and draw a grid on the surface of the hone. | Image:Hone_lapping_101DSC_2454.jpg | The next step helps you figure out when the hone is flat. Take the pencil and draw a grid on the surface of the hone. | ||
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Image:Hone_lapping_101DSC_2470.jpg | Place the hone face down on the sandpaper and start swirling it around. Don't use a lot of pressure--just lay your hand on top and move the hone. Some guys like to do figure 8 patterns on the paper. I usually just do small circles. You can try both and see which you like better. | Image:Hone_lapping_101DSC_2470.jpg | Place the hone face down on the sandpaper and start swirling it around. Don't use a lot of pressure--just lay your hand on top and move the hone. Some guys like to do figure 8 patterns on the paper. I usually just do small circles. You can try both and see which you like better. | ||
Image:Hone_lapping_101DSC_2466.jpg | Check the pencil grid on the surface frequently to see how you're progressing. On a new or badly worn vintage hone, it might take 10 or 15 minutes or more to get it completely flat. If you have an old barber hone, it could take several hours. | Image:Hone_lapping_101DSC_2466.jpg | Check the pencil grid on the surface frequently to see how you're progressing. On a new or badly worn vintage hone, it might take 10 or 15 minutes or more to get it completely flat. If you have an old barber hone, it could take several hours. |