Shapton Owners HELP!

[sicboater]

What do you lap your shaptons on?

Weigh in! I am considering buying shaptons and I don't have enough yet for a full set. I could get the DGLP and a 16K or I could get a set (1k, 4k, 8k, 16k) and a D8C to lap them on until I could get the DGLP. Here is my question: What do you lap your shaptons on and how do they work if it isn't a D8C? Any advice?


Thanks!

[gssixgun]

Rob, the GDLP really does a great job on the Shaptons, but what really made me love it, was when I re-lapped my Norton 1k and the 4k/8k on it... It totally changed the feel of those stones....

[sicboater]

I think I am going to go with the DGLP and a 16k and buy the other hones as I am able. I am still wondering what folks think of the results on a D8C.


Anyone?

-Rob

[JimmyHAD]

I use my GDLP but before I got it I used the D8C and it was fine. I still use the D8C to take off the corners and edges. I have a friend who is using a Norton flattening stone on his 16K and it works too but leaves a rough surface.

[ChrisL]

Well, my much publicized issues with my GDLP are known. I sent mine back for a refund. I have not received the refund yet, but I've been assured that it was sent in the mail...........

I have a D8C prior to getting the GDLP and sold it. I'm probably the only SRPer that's purchased a D8C twice.

The D8C will lap your Shaptons perfectly fine. The GDLP with its recessed areas has stiction reduction all over the D8C. It stands to reason that the unless I use a steady stream of water and lap under it with the D8C, that flat plate will lock with the stone big time.

I still think I got a bum GDLP, so I don't discourage anyone from getting one. They're an awesome lapping plate; at almost $300 smackers, that's the ONLY disadvantage IMO to that plate.

Chris L

[jwoods]

oh i doubt that chris, everyone that has lapped a spyderco probably had to buy another one, and what is wrong with the compact lapping plate they sell for 129 dollare it should work well on all hones

[xChris]

Just for another data point, I used a DMT8F (600 grit) to lap my Shapton Glass Stones (16K & 30K).

[Kees]

I never felt the need to lap my Shaptons. I have the Japanese, not for export ones ( 1.5 and 5K ).

[kevint]

I never felt the need to lap my Shaptons. I have the Japanese, not for export ones ( 1.5 and 5K ).

i know they wear slow- but they check to be flat as is. im thinking of getting a 2 and 16

[Howard]

If you're just starting out with Shaptons and can't spring for the whole kit, my suggestion is the 16k and the DGLP. The Shaptons are flattened just before and after each use. It's as much to get the steel grit out of the stone as it is to flatten them. You'll be able to see the process in the DVD we've now got in production called "Honing The Perfect Edge". Harrelson Stanley and I are shown going through the whole shapton honing and lapping process on several razors. It will be for sale on my site in two weeks.

I really believe in only using the DGLP for the Shaptons. They may be fine for very fine waterstones such as coticules and eschers but not for ceramic hones like a Swaty. Personally, I use them only for the Shaptons and that's what I recommend. The Shapton system is just that. A system. Produces great results.

What do you lap your shaptons on?

Weigh in! I am considering buying shaptons and I don't have enough yet for a full set. I could get the DGLP and a 16K or I could get a set (1k, 4k, 8k, 16k) and a D8C to lap them on until I could get the DGLP. Here is my question: What do you lap your shaptons on and how do they work if it isn't a D8C? Any advice?


Thanks!