Float Glass Lapping Film Plates at Lowes

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Lowes is now selling Lapping Film Float Glass plates.

Just under 3 in X 12 in X 1/4 in plates, found in the tile section.

They are not dead flat as often said of float glass, but a 325 or 600 DMT will get it flat in a few minutes. They also leave a hazy finish on the high spots that hold the film much better. You don’t have to get the plate completely flat, just mostly.
Cost, 2.57. I bought 4, one for each grit of film I use.

They come in white and a tan color. Buy at least one in the Tan color as the white matches the white of the 1um film exactly… and if you’re not paying close attention and you lighting is not all that bright you may start your stroke off the film on the glass and you will strike the razor edge on the edge of the film.

At 1um you will ruin your edge. White film on a tan glass plate prevents this problem.

Film works well on hard steel razors and produces a fine super straight edge quickly.