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Philadelph Read this if you own a... 09-23-2008, 03:06 AM
JMS You know Alex, a better bet... 09-23-2008, 04:43 AM
Philadelph Ok, as suggested by Mark, if... 09-23-2008, 05:22 AM
Bruno How much would the cheapest... 09-23-2008, 10:27 AM
radix7508 glasstones cutting 09-23-2008, 01:55 PM
chief a Shapton is made out of... 09-23-2008, 02:06 PM
radix7508 shapton stone cutting 09-23-2008, 02:27 PM
Philadelph More than one way to skin a... 09-23-2008, 03:37 PM
chief I fear that all your tricks... 09-23-2008, 03:54 PM
Philadelph I totally understand all... 09-23-2008, 04:00 PM
ChrisL The Shapton ceramic stones... 09-26-2008, 04:24 PM
Rosco I was considering calling... 09-23-2008, 04:06 PM
chief I have never seen a shapton... 09-23-2008, 04:31 PM
Lt.Arclight If you try to score tempered... 09-23-2008, 04:58 PM
kevint I could sell a 5mm+ thick... 09-23-2008, 05:07 PM
cassady This is perhaps a silly... 09-23-2008, 05:29 PM
Bruce Personally, I want a wider... 09-23-2008, 05:52 PM
ChrisL I have tried something... 09-23-2008, 06:13 PM
Philadelph I am just thinking of this... 09-23-2008, 06:21 PM
ChrisL I'm so close to pulling the... 09-23-2008, 06:33 PM
Bruno If all else fails, you can... 09-23-2008, 08:16 PM
PonderingTurtle Or simply wear away most of... 09-26-2008, 01:55 PM
Philadelph UPDATE: 09-26-2008, 03:24 PM
ChrisL I say buy one of those 1K... 09-26-2008, 03:41 PM
JimmyHAD Are you sure it is tempered... 09-26-2008, 04:26 PM
ChrisL At a boy, Jimmy. Keep our... 09-26-2008, 04:29 PM
kaptain_zero If it really is a big concern... 09-26-2008, 06:45 PM
spazola I think that you could glue a... 09-26-2008, 09:44 PM
JimmyHAD FWIW, I bought my 15K Shapton... 09-27-2008, 03:28 AM
kaptain_zero Ok, I don't get it.... if you... 09-27-2008, 03:36 AM
Bruno If I had a 15 mm thick hone,... 10-02-2008, 10:05 AM
Bruno Wouldn't it be possible to... 10-02-2008, 10:08 AM
Philadelph Only sure it is tempered... 10-02-2008, 07:26 PM
JimmyHAD You're right Alex, I just... 10-02-2008, 08:24 PM
Bruce But what if Shapton is wrong... 10-02-2008, 08:50 PM
Philadelph Hah! I'd love to Bruce, I... 10-02-2008, 09:49 PM
Philadelph Well I guess HAD started... 10-03-2008, 11:01 PM
JimmyHAD Good move Alex. I use Pros... 10-04-2008, 02:56 AM
jwoods ill call a friend that runs a... 09-24-2008, 02:59 AM
Howard Try it! 09-30-2008, 06:55 PM
Philadelph I disagree here: "Finally,... 09-23-2008, 06:11 PM
chief First time I come across... 09-23-2008, 06:34 PM
cassady ChrisL, I've heard good... 09-23-2008, 06:48 PM
ChrisL :hmmm: We may have an... 09-23-2008, 06:51 PM
Russel Baldridge I bet you could cut up a DMT... 09-23-2008, 08:06 PM
Philadelph I prefer the feeling and even... 09-23-2008, 08:19 PM
kevint What if you started with a... 09-23-2008, 08:29 PM
ChrisL I have never been able to... 09-23-2008, 08:35 PM
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  1. 10-02-2008, 10:08 AM #1
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    Wouldn't it be possible to use a diamond tipped scratch pen to scratch the glass length wise and then snap it like you would do with floortiles?

    How sure are we that the glass is actually tempered glass?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruno View Post
    Wouldn't it be possible to use a diamond tipped scratch pen to scratch the glass length wise and then snap it like you would do with floortiles?

    How sure are we that the glass is actually tempered glass?
    Only sure it is tempered glass because it is advertised as such I believe. No one has really verified it though. If it is tempered glass, the scratch and snap method won't work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Philadelph View Post
    Only sure it is tempered glass because it is advertised as such I believe. No one has really verified it though. If it is tempered glass, the scratch and snap method won't work.
    You're right Alex, I just went to the website and it is "ceramic on tempered glass". Oh well ........
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    But what if Shapton is wrong and you can score and snap it? What if some of us tread-lightlyers are just paranoid and ridiculously over cautious?

    I think someone who needs a lithe and slender Glasstone should try it with a couple of their Shaptons just to test the theory. Yup, someone should give it a whirl.

    Anyone?
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    Hah! I'd love to Bruce, I just don't any glass stones and don't plan on "purchasing" any lol.
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    Well I guess HAD started itching since I've been checking out so many hones lately trying to find a new 1k that didn't need soaking and wasn't attached to a 220 side lol. I just bought THIS after checking out Norton, Bester, Shapton GS, Pro, DMT, and Naniwa among others (P.S. the shipping and price from this seller CANNOT be beat!). I plan on trying to cut it in half and then having two narrow 1k hones. I know it isn't as thick as some others (that link says 1/2" but I believe it is actually 15mm. The Shapton Pro is every bit as good as the glass stone from all the comparisons I have read. It is harder than plenty of other stones, wears slower, cuts faster, and doesn't need soaking. So hey, I think I'll be happy. I also think the Glass stones do carry a bit of hype that isn't necessarily warranted from all that I have read, heard, and seen. Anyway, my quest to cut a GS is now ending I believe. If someone else wants to take over "the dream", be my guest lol!
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    Good move Alex. I use Pros and they are darn good. They are 15mm BTW.
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