Frustrated...

[kenn1320]

Buckeye you are not alone. I am also frustrated to say the least. I bought the 2"x6" diamond pad by jewellstick in fine grit. Im using the new elite head also. I get nothing but dirty fingers. Heck I even pulled out the Lasky kit and ran those stones over the heads. I can see the edges cleaning up with each stone, but cut hair, not a chance. Even dragging them backwards on a piece of leather I bought for this purpose, nothing..........

[SEMO_HUNTER]

I've got Magnus Snuffer glue ons and screw ins both, and only 1 Woodsman.....I wish now that I had all Woodsman BH's.
I get mine hair ripping sharp with just a file, but I first hit them lightly on a belt sander with it running. Paying close attention to keep the blades flat, I give it a quick touch on all 3 sides, then repeat once all the way around, and the rest is all file. Using a small 6-8" bastard file with a fine cutting surface I go about 10 strokes per side, then start counting down until I get to 2 strokes per side....and lighten up the pressure. I like a bit of a burr edge and find that it cuts very well just like it is.
I actually do more harm with a stone or strop than if I just leave them file sharp, which is plenty sharp to shave hair.

I've got some Grizzly 2-blade BH's I'll trade ya for those Woodsman if you want...send me a PM.

[kenn1320]

I was told I would not need a file on the new Elite series heads. I was getting full clean up with my diamond pad. Well I just grabbed a file and threw a few strokes at it. Instantly started to get some sharpness. I think the hardness of the heads is too much for the fine stones/diamonds. Im going to buy a wider file, think I will stick with making them file sharp for now. Wonder how light the head is now that I took a file to it? The fancy tip is bout gone, need to file that back in. Good thing I started with 250gr heads.