Show me your sharp

[Sergey Petrov]

The auricle says, a lot of shavings are going to get squashed real tight in micrometer jaws this month

[Malcolm Schweizer]

Although I like the idea of such an exercise, I can't see how one could set it up so it's an "apples to apples" comparison. There are far too many variables, which can't be easily validated.

I was almost jokingly thinking of submitting a photo of me mic'ing a handplaned shaving, but one where I'd cut a hole where the micrometer pins go! Why, I'll just bet I could beat everyone... thereby proving I'm the sneakiest submitter!

I will never again trust you.

I can set zero wherever I want with my digital caliper.

...or you.

Marty - Malcolm is the only variable to consider here. He has already stated "his ball, his rules". I would send him some Jamiaca Blue Mountain or whatever is considered good-gooder-best right now to start softening up the only true variable.

I prefer Costa Rican, but I like the way you think. Do you need my PayPal address? Just asking.

...Obviously I need more sharpening threads.

2,513,732 sharpening threads and you need more?

Not so fast! My entry:
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12-1/4" long piece of scrap beech: 0.0005" thick x 12+"L. x 2"W. w/ L-N #4-1/2 fresh off a dose of sharp. Notice the near perfect transparency of the shaving. It positively glints in the light with the polished surface.

Sharpened on the shop floor (mason really worked hard to pull the portland 'cream' to the top). I flatten it periodically with a P265/30-R20. Free-hand, blindfolded - - sort of by sense of smell, as much as feel. No ruler trick. ... But I did use a Veritas mk.II jig. Once.

I laughed at this one, and then I cried because all faith in humanity is now lost. Please report to the drug testing lab immediately.

The auricle says, a lot of shavings are going to get squashed real tight in micrometer jaws this month

I will never buy a used car from anyone on this forum- just saying.

[Malcolm McLeod]

Wow that jumped you way up to the top of the heap Malcom. Was the shop floor swept prior to the sharpening? If so, was it a hog bristle or nylon bristle broom? What size are the granules of the Portland cream?

I always sweep before sharpening, and only with a small sable makeup brush (it does take a day or so). I sent a sample in for SEM analysis, but apparently my floor is too fine to quantify.

Also, forgot to add that I did let my pet coyote lick the blade a couple of times; seems to be adequate stropping. (Please don't call the ASPCA or the USVISPCA. He's a native Texas coyote and is used to all things sharp and poisonous.)

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I laughed at this one, and then I cried because all faith in humanity is now lost. Please report to the drug testing lab immediately.
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There is no certified lab nearby, so in the spirit of fair play I've directly submitted a sample for testing. Watch for a bottle marked "Lagavulin 25-yr".

[Brian Holcombe]

To everyone;

....Best of luck next year!

[Jim Koepke]

To everyone;

....Best of luck next year!

So where is the image of the shaving in the micrometer?

BTW, some might say the wrinkly look to the shaving means your chip breaker is a tad too close to the edge.

jtk

[Stew Hagerty]

OK, so they're not quite as long as specified. I would have needed 12,000 of them to reach the 12" mark and my arm was getting tired.

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Sharpened with a Golden Eye Laser, Part Number 1995.007

[Mike Allen1010]

[QUOTE=Malcolm McLeod;2664767]

There is no certified lab nearby, so in the spirit of fair play I've directly submitted a sample for testing. Watch for a bottle marked "Lagavulin 25-yr".[/QUOTE]

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Malcolm M., I cry foul fine sir! Your so called "drug testing sample" is a clear violation of the emoluments clause in the SMC Constitution. Err – OK… more like a "smoky brown", delicious violation.


Knowing the OP Malcolm S., to be a widely respected Neander of the highest character and ethical standards, I fully expect him to disqualify your sample and immediately send it to me for proper evaluation.


Cheers, Mike


Emolument: nounformal,
plural noun: emoluments. A salary, fee, or profit from employment or office. "The directors' emoluments".

synonyms:

salary, pay, payment, wage(s), earnings, allowance, stipend, honorarium, reward, premium;

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[Malcolm Schweizer]

Nice work, Brian. Mic that and you may be in the lead, pending the outcome of Malcolm's drug test and highly suspicious Saran Wrap shaving.

Malcolm, are you saying you pee 25 yo scotch? That's either impressive or disgusting- I have not decided yet which, but I do have a few friends here who probably pee at least 80 proof rum.

Stew, you get points for end grain cuts. That's bold and thinking outside the box.

[Malcolm Schweizer]

[QUOTE=Malcolm McLeod;2664767]

There is no certified lab nearby, so in the spirit of fair play I've directly submitted a sample for testing. Watch for a bottle marked "Lagavulin 25-yr".

__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _______________________________________

Malcolm M., I cry foul fine sir! Your so called "drug testing sample" is a clear violation of the emoluments clause in the SMC Constitution. Err – OK… more like a "smoky brown", delicious violation.


Knowing the OP Malcolm S., to be a widely respected Neander of the highest character and ethical standards, I fully expect him to disqualify your sample and immediately send it to me for proper evaluation.


Cheers, Mike


Emolument: nounformal,
plural noun: emoluments. A salary, fee, or profit from employment or office. "The directors' emoluments".

synonyms:

salary, pay, payment, wage(s), earnings, allowance, stipend, honorarium, reward, premium;

[/QUOTE]

I will certainly dispose of it properly. Nothing to see here, folks...

[Mike Allen1010]

To everyone;

....Best of luck next year!

Brian, I say your submission is a little too impressive!

In the spirit of incorporating a "level playing field" (similar to the local golf club championship), card-carrying experts like Brian and Derek should be required to incorporate some kind of "handicap" into their score to give hacks like me a chance. Accordingly, I suggest experts must take their shavings against the grain !

Then again, probably wouldn't be much of a handicap for those guys.


Cheers, Mike

[Bruce Haugen]

This has been posted on SMC before, but it's worthy of inclusion here. I don't think a measurement was taken.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c0d2ASiycg

[Malcolm McLeod]

Before this derails completely, 2 things:

1. Mr. Schweizer offered a unique and humorous opportunity to showcase our results, rather than argue about how we got there. I hope everyone was induced to smile by my attempt at 'sharp' humor. FWIW, I was in the room with a sharp tool once, and someday hope to do so again, and maybe even become proficient. Time will tell.

2. Please don't let me divert others from contributing. I am out of one-liners, FEDEX has informed me the scotch evaporated in transit, and so, I will shut-up and be humbled by the keenness of your edges.

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Tho' I do have a back-up bottle - - so drop by, have a wee dram, and we'll tell more lies!!

[Jim Koepke]

so drop by, have a wee dram, and we'll tell more lies!!

Maybe the next time I am in Texas.

jtk

[Allen Jordan]

Since we're posting neat pictures of shavings:



This is from walnut. I didn't measure the thickness at the time, sadly. Shapton pro 15k stone for the honing.

[Brian Holcombe]

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Brian, I say your submission is a little too impressive!

In the spirit of incorporating a "level playing field" (similar to the local golf club championship), card-carrying experts like Brian and Derek should be required to incorporate some kind of "handicap" into their score to give hacks like me a chance. Accordingly, I suggest experts must take their shavings against the grain !

Then again, probably wouldn't be much of a handicap for those guys.


Cheers, Mike

Well, it's vertical grain lumber so...,sure I'll take a shaving against the grain,

Thanks Mike!

Nice work, Brian. Mic that and you may be in the lead, pending the outcome of Malcolm's drug test and highly suspicious Saran Wrap shaving.

Malcolm, are you saying you pee 25 yo scotch? That's either impressive or disgusting- I have not decided yet which, but I do have a few friends here who probably pee at least 80 proof rum.

Stew, you get points for end grain cuts. That's bold and thinking outside the box.

I have a tough time getting the mic to measure a shaving under 20 micron with any success. Mine rotates as it clamps. Best reading I could get was 18 micron but my guess is that it's more like 10~ micron being that it's turning into a spider web in many areas.