Due to recent issues I have encountered with setting a bevel using a DMT coarse (which I of course attribute to the DMT rather than my own technique ) I am looking at shifting to Shapton stones.

My original question was about the 1k and general comments on it's usefullness and results with various blades. I am still wondering about this, but I have pretty much decided to get one so the info request is more of a what should I expect with it.

My "decision making" question relates to the 220 vs. 500 grits. Both are available but are different prices (the 220 being slightly cheaper). The intended use for the stone would obviously be for setting initial bevels and will be purchased as my primary workhorse, then progressing to the Shapton 1k, 4k and 8k. Since I have never used any of the Shaptons, I have no clue as to how fast they cut or their general characteristics.

Last, I can't justify (no matter how hard I try) the GDLP for now due to price. With that said, I am still thinking about it, but my intent is to use a D8C for lapping for now and even considered picking up the D8XX to use for lapping duty instead.

Thanks in advance for the info! The wife is going to kill me......


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Allen