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Using a whetstone ( knife sharpening stone ) for the first time.

I wanted to learn how learning how to sharpen my kitchen knives using a whetstone. There are many types whetstones sold online ( https://amzn.to/2R0hy0g ) ranging from various grits of 300 to 8000. I wanted to learn the fundamentals before I upgrade to better Santoku knife ( https://amzn.to/3dLVm3R ) and a better whetstone in future. Btw, my Youtube vlogs and reviews may also have associated affiliate links to products that may earn from qualifying purchases.

I went out and bought a $1 whetstone and a $1 entry level Santoku (https://amzn.to/3dLVm3R ) style kitchen knife from a dollar store to practice on. My parents have been using their 20+ year old 8 inch whetstone to sharpen every knife and scissors in their house since i was a kid. My dad loved spending time sharpening knives. I always wanted a Santoku knife and aspire to own a better one in the future.

After spending about 1 hour sharpening my $1 Santoku blade, it was really sharper compared to factory! I was able to easily cut paper and dice apples .
Things I learned from this practice:

  1. Keep your focus on technique, motion and consistent angle for a good sharp edge (burr).
  2. Keep the whetstone and knife wet and lubricated. This keeps the metal shavings build up low on the whetstone.
  3. A new whetstone needs A LOT of water in the beginning. It was easier just to sharpen the knife in a tub of water.
  4. Even $1 Whetstone can make a $1 Santoku knife razor sharp. Definitely worth it to have in the kitchen or garage for extending the lives of knives and sharpening tools.

I will be practicing more on my $1 whetstone before buying more advanced whetstone ( https://amzn.to/2R0hy0g ) in the future.

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PM 2.5 Pollution Face Dust Filter w/ Valve – REVIEW PART 2 – DIY – Modifications!

I made DIY improvements and mods with the two PM 2.5 Pollution Dust face masks with valve to follow up with the prior review

. It cost about $5 to10 ( https://amzn.to/2xy8hWj ), but I have seen this used when i was traveling 2 years ago with traveling to Beijing China due to the dust and pollution.

Disclaimer: For tech and safety specifics on respirators check with http://www.osha.gov or manufacturers such as 3M (www.3m.com) for info. For the Corona Virus I believe people should follow the Center for Disease control’s guidance. Here is CDC website on the Corona Virus ( https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ ) . Btw, my Youtube vlogs and reviews may also have associated affiliate links to products that may earn from qualifying purchases.

I would use this for allergy , dust, or pollution mask, but not for wood working or DIY projects as its not rated for N95 or paint or anything. It is very light weight and will get dirty during DIY painting or wood work. I believe this is more fashionable for urban environments as they come in a variety of colors. Use a proper respirator for what you are working on.

Its washable but you need to remove the plastic valve. I noticed that the valve replaceable filters are single use and have adhesive to attach. I dont like this design and plan to modify it if i do use as a pollution mask. Stay tuned for that video.

I made a video previously of all the different masks I use for DIY projects:

as well as P100 mask review

. Soon i will review the 3m Aura 1870+ so stay tuned.

Its washable but you need to remove the plastic valve. I noticed that the valve replaceable filters are single use and have adhesive to attach. I dont like this design and decided to modify the design. The filters it included used an adhesive and the paper filter was harsh. I decided to modify the design by cutting a slit on the bottom part of the mask to be able to slide the filter into the mask like a sleeve. After cutting the it, I sewed back the edges and trim. In addition I also reinforced teh area where the valve sandwiches the fabric to prevent fraying.

Overall the mask is comfortable. but the inner fabric some sort of poly fabric and fleece material making it difficult to breathe. Also the valve is behind the poly fabric to air does not exhaust effectively. I may modify the cloth covering the valve in the future.

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2010 Windshield Cleaner Concentrate – Review

I have been using more windshield wiper fluid as spring showers hit California. I went to buy more pre-mixed windshield wiper fluid ( https://amzn.to/3dffJWS ) and saw green bottle of 2010 Windshield Cleaner Concentrate and i was curious if it would save me money just buying concentrate. Btw, my Youtube vlogs and reviews may also have associated affiliate links to products that may earn from qualifying purchases.

Online there where many brands of windshield cleaner concentrate ( https://amzn.to/2UoOMr0 ) however they only sold the professional version of the PRO-FORMULA 2010 Windshield Cleaner Concentrate (https://amzn.to/2vBdTyB ) that makes 55 GALLONS per bottle. So i decided to try out the consumer version first.

I recently changed out my driver side windshield wiper as the original Honda wiper blade was smearing. I got the Michelin Guardian Premium All-Season Hybrid Wiper Blade: https://amzn.to/3bftDqf from Costco on sale.

Applying the concentrate when i was parked, the instructions said to add 8 oz to the reservoir. Seeing that my 2018 Honda Clarity windshield reservoir held a little over a quart, i only added about 3 ounces, then mixed in another 20oz of distill water i keep in a bottle.

Overall the concentration had good cleaning power. I am guessing that 4 oz concentrate can make 1 gallon of windshield fluid, If thats so the $4 bottle filled with 32 oz of concentrate will make about 8 gallons of fluid. I plan to just keep a gallon bottle or two to pre-mix with distilled water.

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