Ugh...
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 12:17 am
First stem, too thin at the bit. Second (current) too thin at the barrel...on to the third. *Sigh*
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I know, I know...I'm an idiot. I also have got to manage some self-control and stop working the files earlier as I will think I have plenty of meat left, and then POOF! The bit is at 3mm before even doing any finish sanding.LatakiaLover wrote:Tape ze sides! Tape ze sides!
You know, I've done this ever since seeing you recommend it, and I'm yet to sand into an airway or get anything too thin. Such an easy step that makes such a difference.LatakiaLover wrote:Tape ze sides! Tape ze sides!
One of my biggest issues on this one was not leaving enough thickness on the blade at the barrel end. This pipe was such a small diameter shank that it hardly had any slope from barrel to blade if I left much thickness there. I'll definitely be giving long bladed saddle bits more tries and effort, but not straight away. After three attempts I need to go for an easy win on the next one,RickB wrote:You know, I've done this ever since seeing you recommend it, and I'm yet to sand into an airway or get anything too thin. Such an easy step that makes such a difference.LatakiaLover wrote:Tape ze sides! Tape ze sides!
Rule of thumb David Huber gave me was to shoot for 6mm where it comes off the shoulder and 4mm at the button. Leaving that tape on lets you keep an eye on that taper, and then after sanding and buffing I'll be right at about 3.8mm. Getting that edge profile looking good is something I still wrestle with, although I'm getting better.