One of the most important things I learned when going convex is to build up a good burr, Like Bapple said. I just sharpened my 511 and it scares hairs into jumping off themselves...<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

A couple of pics...





Hey Bapple,

I have always used the leather belt with the rough side out. Seems to take compound better that way...Hope I am not doing it wrong!! Does the smooth side do ok for ya? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />